Loom vs Yac
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 / Premium $5/user/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 | Yac | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (25 videos) / Business $15/user/mo / Enterprise custom | Free / Premium $5/user/mo |
| Type | Productivity | Productivity |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 (2344 reviews) | n/a |
| Team Size | 251-500 | n/a |
| Funding | $203M total (acquired by Atlassian for $975M) | n/a |
| Key Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins | n/a |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Loom | Yac |
|---|---|---|
| Screen and camera recording | No | |
| AI summaries and chapters | No | |
| Viewer engagement analytics | No | |
| Comments and reactions | No | |
| Atlassian integration | No | |
| Async voice messages | No | |
| Screen sharing with voice | No | |
| Threaded conversations | No | |
| Transcription | No | |
| Integration with Slack and Teams | No |
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.
Yac
Yac focuses specifically on voice messages as a meeting replacement. Instead of scheduling a call for a quick question, send a Yac. It is faster than typing, more nuanced than text, and does not require synchronous availability.
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
- Voice is faster than typing for many updates
- No scheduling needed
- Lightweight and focused
Weaknesses
- Niche use case
- Requires cultural shift to voice messaging
- Small team, product future uncertain
Try both and decide
The best way to choose is to test each tool with your own workflow. Most offer free tiers or trials.