Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
SlackvsLoom
Slack starts at $8.75/mo, 42% cheaper than Loom's $15/mo. Loom is rated higher at 4.7/5 vs Slack's 4.5/5.
Slackvs Loom
★ 4.5/5-0.2 vs Loom
Only in Slack
- ✦ Channels
- ✦ Direct Messages
- ✦ Huddles (Audio/Video)
✓ Free planFrom $8.75/mo(cheaper)200K+ organizations users · est. 2013
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Loomvs Slack
★ 4.7/5+0.2 vs Slack
Only in Loom
- ✦ Screen Recording
- ✦ Camera Recording
- ✦ AI Summary
✓ Free planFrom $15/mo(pricier)25M+ users · est. 2016
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Slack
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Loom
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Slack uniquely offers Channels, Direct Messages, Huddles (Audio/Video). Loom uniquely offers Screen Recording, Camera Recording, AI Summary. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Slack
Loom
Channels
✓
✗
Direct Messages
✓
✗
Huddles (Audio/Video)
✓
✗
Screen Sharing
✓
✗
Clips (Video Messages)
✓
✗
Workflows
✓
✗
Integrations (2600+)
✓
✗
File Sharing
✓
✗
Search
✓
✗
Threads
✓
✗
Canvas
✓
✗
Lists
✓
✗
AI Features
✓
✗
Slack Connect
✓
✗
Mobile Apps
✓
✗
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 Slack if you need:
- ✓ Channels
- ✓ Direct Messages
- ✓ Huddles (Audio/Video)
- ✓ Screen Sharing
- ✓ Clips (Video Messages)
Choose Loom if you need:
- ✓ Screen Recording
- ✓ Camera Recording
- ✓ AI Summary
- ✓ Transcription
- ✓ Auto Chapters
Pricing Comparison
Slack starts at $8.75/mo, 42% cheaper than Loom's $15/mo.
Slack Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 90 days history
- • 1:1 huddles
ProBest Value
$8.75/user/mo- • Unlimited history
- • Group huddles
Business+
$15/user/mo- • SAML SSO
- • Data exports
Enterprise Grid
Custom- • Unlimited workspaces
- • HIPAA
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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