Around vs Loom — Which One Wins?
Pick Around if: Design and product teams already using Miro who want lightweight video calls without leaving their workspace
Pick Loom if: Remote teams that want to replace unnecessary meetings with quick async video messages
Our take: Around for simplicity, Loom for power users.
| Around | Loom | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (now part of Miro) | Included with Miro paid plans | Free for 25 videos (5 min each) | Business $15/user/mo |
| Features | Floating circle video bubbles, Auto noise cancellation, Low bandwidth optimization, Screen sharing, Miro whiteboard integration | Async video messaging, Screen + webcam recording, AI transcription and summaries, Viewer engagement analytics, Comments and reactions on videos |
| Best for | Design and product teams already using Miro who want lightweight video calls without leaving their workspace | Remote teams that want to replace unnecessary meetings with quick async video messages |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Around stands out with Floating circle video bubbles and Auto noise cancellation. Loom counters with Async video messaging and AI transcription and summaries.
Around's Achilles heel: absorbed into miro — standalone product identity is fading, and you’re locked into miro’s ecosystem now. Loom's: not a real-time meeting tool — it’s async only, so you still need zoom or meet for live calls. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value floating circle video bubbles and design and product teams, go with Around. If remote teams that want matters more, Loom is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.