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Loom vs Rec
Both stand on ai screen recorders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
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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Free plan APIExtensionMac+2
Rec combines agent-created and human-made recordings with tools for finding, summarizing and sharing videos. The free plan has 30 monthly credits, so review the credit costs and one-hour transcription limit against your needs.
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| Loom | Rec | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business: $18 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Loom | Not published |
| Website | loom.com | recapp.dev |
| On ai screen recorders | #11 of 39 | #15 of 39 |
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.
Rec: what it does well
- Free plan includes 30 monthly credits.
- Recording is unlimited and has no time limit.
- Public links work without a Rec account.
- Provides transcripts, summaries, chapters and semantic search.
- Private recordings are limited to the user and workspace.
What to know first
- AI transcription covers recordings only up to an hour.
- Playback and transcription each consume credits.
- Voiceovers and dubs cost 2 credits per video minute.