Loom vs Vidyard
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 $29/mo / Business custom
$85M total
User ratings
4.7/5
on G2 (2344 reviews)
85% satisfaction
4.5/5
on G2 (780 reviews)
79% satisfaction
Source: G2.com. Ratings may change over time.
At a glance
| Loom | Vidyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (25 videos) / Business $15/user/mo / Enterprise custom | Free / Pro $29/mo / Business custom |
| Type | Async Video | Async Video |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 (2344 reviews) | 4.5/5 (780 reviews) |
| Team Size | 251-500 | 251-500 |
| Funding | $203M total (acquired by Atlassian for $975M) | $85M total |
| Key Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins | — |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Loom | Vidyard |
|---|---|---|
| Screen and camera recording | — | |
| AI summaries and chapters | — | |
| Viewer engagement analytics | — | |
| Comments and reactions | — | |
| Atlassian integration | — | |
| Video prospecting for sales | — | |
| Viewer tracking and analytics | — | |
| Video-in-email | — | |
| CRM integration | — | |
| Video hosting and management | — |
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.
Vidyard
Vidyard targets sales teams with video prospecting features. Its video-in-email capability, viewer tracking, and CRM integrations let sales reps send personalized video messages and see exactly who watched and for how long.
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 for sales video prospecting
- Detailed viewer engagement data
- Good CRM integrations
Weaknesses
- Less suited for internal async communication
- Paid plans needed for key features
- Video hosting adds cost for large libraries
Try both and decide
The best way to choose is to test each tool with your own workflow. Most offer free tiers or trials.