Loom vs Whereby — Which One Wins?
Pick Loom if: Remote teams that want to replace unnecessary meetings with quick async video messages
Pick Whereby if: Small teams and consultants who want dead-simple video calls with custom branding and no downloads
Our take: Loom for simplicity, Whereby for power users.
| Loom | Whereby | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for 25 videos (5 min each) | Business $15/user/mo | Free for 45-minute meetings (100 participants) | Pro $8.99/mo |
| Features | Async video messaging, Screen + webcam recording, AI transcription and summaries, Viewer engagement analytics, Comments and reactions on videos | No download — browser-only, Custom branded rooms, Persistent meeting URLs, Screen sharing and recording, Embeddable video API |
| Best for | Remote teams that want to replace unnecessary meetings with quick async video messages | Small teams and consultants who want dead-simple video calls with custom branding and no downloads |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Loom stands out with Async video messaging and AI transcription and summaries. Whereby counters with No download — browser-only and Custom branded rooms.
Loom's Achilles heel: not a real-time meeting tool — it’s async only, so you still need zoom or meet for live calls. Whereby's: limited to 200 participants max — not built for webinars, large town halls, or company all-hands. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value async video messaging and remote teams that want, go with Loom. If small teams and consultants matters more, Whereby is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.