Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
AroundvsLoom
Around is free; Loom starts at $15/mo. Loom is rated higher at 4.7/5 vs Around's 4.4/5.
Aroundvs Loom
★ 4.4/5-0.3 vs Loom
Only in Around
- ✦ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✦ Auto-framing
- ✦ Noise Cancellation
✓ Free planPart of Miro (80M+) users · est. 2020
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Loomvs Around
★ 4.7/5+0.3 vs Around
Only in Loom
- ✦ Screen Recording
- ✦ Camera Recording
- ✦ AI Summary
✓ Free planFrom $15/mo25M+ users · est. 2016
Try Loom Free →Ratings Breakdown
Around
4.4/5 avg
G2 Score4.4/5
Capterra Score4.3/5
G2 Rating4.4/5
Loom
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Around uniquely offers Floating Video Bubbles, Auto-framing, Noise Cancellation. Loom uniquely offers Screen Recording, Camera Recording, AI Summary. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Around
Loom
Floating Video Bubbles
✓
✗
Auto-framing
✓
✗
Noise Cancellation
✓
✗
Screen Sharing
✓
✗
Emoji Reactions
✓
✗
Lightweight
✓
✗
Low CPU Usage
✓
✗
Meeting Notes
✓
✗
Calendar Integration
✓
✗
Auto-mute on Typing
✓
✗
Spatial Audio
✓
✗
Background Blur
✓
✗
Music Mode
✓
✗
Quick Meetings
✓
✗
Miro Integration
✓
✗
Screen Recording
✗
✓
Camera Recording
✗
✓
AI Summary
✗
✓
Transcription
✗
✓
Auto Chapters
✗
✓
Comments & Reactions
✗
✓
CTA Buttons
✗
✓
Password Protection
✗
✓
Custom Branding
✗
✓
Analytics
✗
✓
Drawing Tools
✗
✓
Trim & Edit
✗
✓
Chrome Extension
✗
✓
Desktop App
✗
✓
Integrations
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Around if you need:
- ✓ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✓ Auto-framing
- ✓ Noise Cancellation
- ✓ Screen Sharing
- ✓ Emoji Reactions
Choose Loom if you need:
- ✓ Screen Recording
- ✓ Camera Recording
- ✓ AI Summary
- ✓ Transcription
- ✓ Auto Chapters
Pricing Comparison
Around is free; Loom starts at $15/mo.
Around Plans
Free tier available
Free (via Miro)
Free- • Integrated in Miro
- • Audio/video calls
Loom Plans
Free tier available
Starter
Free- • 25 videos
- • 5-min limit
BusinessBest Value
$15/creator/mo- • Unlimited videos
- • AI features
Enterprise
Custom- • SSO/SCIM
- • Advanced security
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