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Dadan vs Loom
Both stand on screen recording software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2
Dadan combines recording, editing, interactive video elements, and team sharing across several platforms. The free plan has limits on storage, resolution, uploads, and video length; annual paid pricing starts at $8 per user per month.
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Loom pairs screen recording with collaboration features, editing tools, and transcripts. Starter has a five-minute recording cap, while longer recording time and unlimited videos are listed with Business.
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| Dadan | Loom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Lite Annual: $8 a month | Business: $18 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Maker | Dadan | Loom |
| Website | dadan.io | loom.com |
| On screen recording software | #7 of 131 | #3 of 131 |
Dadan: what it does well
- Records screen, webcam, or both with audio
- Online editing includes blur and audio adjustment
- Transcript editing can remove silence and fillers with AI
- Videos can include polls, quizzes, and forms
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and extension
What to know first
- Free plan limited to 720p and 25 videos
- Free videos limited to five minutes each
- Free plan includes only 2 GB storage
- Annual paid pricing starts at $8 per user per month
Loom: what it does well
- Captures webcam, system audio, and microphone.
- Supports recordings up to 4K.
- Captions and transcripts cover over 50 languages.
- Videos can be shared or embedded across workplace tools.
- Free Starter plan includes up to 25 videos per person.
What to know first
- Starter recordings are limited to five minutes.
- Business costs $18 a month per user.
- Business + AI costs $24 a month per user.
- Deactivated members forfeit fees and access for the billing cycle.