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Loom vs Scribe

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Cheaper paid plan
Loom — $15/seat/mo vs $25/seat/mo for Scribe
Free plan
Both have one
Public API
Scribe has one; not confirmed by us for Loom
Higher Trust score
Scribe — 84 vs 79 for Loom
Best fit
Loom: Remote teams replacing status meetings with short recorded updates · Scribe: Operations and IT teams writing SOPs for software workflows

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

LoomScreen and camera recorder for async video messages, with an AI tier that writes titles, summaries, chapters and meeting notes.ScribeRecords a process as you click through it and turns it into a step-by-step guide with screenshots, text and redaction.

Side by side

FactLoomScribe
CategoryScreen Recording & Demo VideosScreen Recording & Demo Videos
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$15/seat/mo$25/seat/mo
Public APINot confirmedYes
Trust score79 / 10084 / 100
PlatformsWeb, Chrome extensionWeb, Chrome extension, API
CompanyAtlassianColony Labs, Inc.
Last verifiedOct 29, 2026Oct 29, 2026

What our research says

Loom

Loom is the default choice for teams that explain work with quick recorded walkthroughs instead of meetings, especially inside the Atlassian stack. Solo users who need long recordings for free, or teams after polished edited tutorials, will hit the 5-minute cap or the light editor quickly.

Pros

  • Instant share link with comments, reactions and viewer insights
  • Transcripts and captions in 50+ languages on every plan
  • Loom AI writes titles, summaries, chapters and tasks and removes filler words
  • Deep integrations with Slack and Atlassian tools

Cons

  • Free plan caps recordings at 5 minutes and 25 videos per person
  • AI features require the more expensive Business + AI plan
  • Some admin and SSO features differ depending on whether you buy on Loom.com or Atlassian.com

Scribe

Scribe is a fast way for operations, IT, HR and training teams to turn routine software processes into shareable SOPs without writing or screenshotting by hand. Teams that need narrated video tutorials, or individuals who only document a few processes, may find the paid tiers expensive for what they use.

Pros

  • Builds a full guide with screenshots and text from a single run-through
  • Free plan for browser workflows with link sharing and embeds
  • Redaction, branding and PDF, HTML and Markdown export on Pro
  • API and MCP access for using captured workflows with AI agents

Cons

  • Desktop and mobile capture and exports require a paid plan
  • Pro Team requires at least five seats
  • Guides are static screenshots, not video

Which one fits

Choose Loom if you need

  • Remote teams replacing status meetings with short recorded updates
  • Engineering and product teams using Jira and Confluence
  • Support and sales reps sending personal walkthrough videos

Choose Scribe if you need

  • Operations and IT teams writing SOPs for software workflows
  • Trainers and HR teams onboarding new hires onto internal tools
  • Consultants delivering branded process guides to clients

Loom vs Scribe: the questions people ask

Is Loom cheaper than Scribe?

On published entry prices, Loom starts lower — $15/seat/mo against $25/seat/mo for Scribe. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it; what each plan includes differs.

Does Loom or Scribe have a free tier?

Both: Loom has a free tier, and Scribe has a free tier.

Which has a public API, Loom or Scribe?

Scribe ships a public API, as of our last verification. A public API for Loom is not confirmed by us — check its developer docs before you plan an integration.

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