Loom vs Tella
An independent, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tool. Pricing, features, strengths, and trade-offs.
Free (25 videos) / Business $15/user/mo / Enterprise custom
$203M total (acquired by Atlassian for $975M)
Free / Pro $15/mo / Team $25/mo
User ratings
4.7/5
on G2 (2344 reviews)
85% satisfaction
Not yet rated on G2
Source: G2.com. Ratings may change over time.
At a glance
| Loom | Tella | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (25 videos) / Business $15/user/mo / Enterprise custom | Free / Pro $15/mo / Team $25/mo |
| Type | Async Video | Async Video |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 (2344 reviews) | — |
| Team Size | 251-500 | — |
| Funding | $203M total (acquired by Atlassian for $975M) | — |
| Key Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins | — |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Loom | Tella |
|---|---|---|
| Screen and camera recording | ||
| AI summaries and chapters | — | |
| Viewer engagement analytics | — | |
| Comments and reactions | — | |
| Atlassian integration | — | |
| Built-in video editor | — | |
| Canvas-based layout | — | |
| Zoom and pan effects | — | |
| Custom backgrounds and branding | — |
What makes each tool different
Loom
Loom created the async video category and remains the dominant player. Acquired by Atlassian, it integrates deeply with Jira, Confluence, and the broader Atlassian ecosystem. AI features now auto-generate titles, summaries, and chapters.
Tella
Tella combines recording with a real editing experience. Its canvas-based editor lets you add multiple recordings, zoom effects, and backgrounds to create polished videos without external editing tools.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Category leader with massive adoption
- AI features add real value
- Atlassian ecosystem integration
Weaknesses
- Free tier now limited to 25 videos
- Per-user pricing adds up for teams
- Owned by Atlassian, less independent innovation
Strengths
- Best built-in editing for screen recordings
- Professional-looking output
- Good for product demos and tutorials
Weaknesses
- More time-consuming than quick Loom-style recordings
- Smaller user base
- Limited viewer analytics
Try both and decide
The best way to choose is to test each tool with your own workflow. Most offer free tiers or trials.