Loom is a strong video conferencing tool, but it is not the only option. Free alternatives include Riverside.fm, Daily, Cal.com (Cal Video). We compared 18 video conferencing tools to help you find the right fit by use case, price, and technical requirements.
Alternatives are not always the right move. Loom remains strong in these scenarios.
18 video conferencing tools compared. Most teams switch over participant limits, recording features, or pricing.
Expert Take
Loom works well when teams need to quickly replace recurring meetings with instant screen recordings that require zero rendering wait time. The friction starts when users accidentally capture the wrong screen during setup or need to trim the middle of a clip post-recording. Before buying, compare vs Capme, a local-first, zero-cost alternative that prioritizes offline privacy over Loom's cloud-based workflow.
Oleh KemFounder & Lead AnalystRRiverside. Priced higher at $19/mo vs $13/mo.
Daily works well when developers need to rapidly embed real-time video calls using a prebuilt UI and a global SFU network.
CCal. Priced higher at $15/mo vs $13/mo.
Butter works well when hosting interactive workshops that require structured agendas and pre-set breakout rooms. Priced higher at $25/mo vs $13/mo.
Slack works well when teams need quick, ad-hoc voice and video huddles directly inside their daily chat channels. Loom edges it on ratings (4.7 vs 4.5/5).
Demio works well when marketing teams need to run live and automated webinars for lead generation without requiring attendee downloads. Loom edges it on ratings (4.7 vs 4.4/5).
Zoom works well when hosting standard virtual meetings with high-quality video and audio. Loom edges it on ratings (4.7 vs 4.5/5).
GGoogle Meet works well when hosting quick, browser-based video calls directly from Google Calendar. Loom edges it on ratings (4.7 vs 4.6/5).
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Loom compared against all 18 video conferencing alternatives. Pricing, free plan availability, rating, and video conferencing-specific capabilities.
| Tool | Price | Free Plan | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| $13/mo | 4.7G2 | |
| $19/mo | 4.8G2 | |
 | Pay-as-you-go | 4.7G2 | |
| $15/mo | 4.7G2 | |
 | $25/mo | 4.7G2 | |
 | $8.75/mo | 4.5G2 | |
 | $42/mo | No | 4.4G2 |
 | $13/mo | 4.5G2 | |
| $7.2/mo | 4.6G2 | |
 | $8.99/mo | 4.6G2 | |
 | $99/mo | 4.3G2 | |
 | $16/mo | 4.5G2 | |
 | $4/mo | 4.3G2 | |
 | Free | 4.3G2 | |
 | $15/mo | 4.3G2 | |
 | Free | 4.4G2 | |
 | $15/mo | No | 4.4G2 |
 | $12/mo | No | 4.2G2 |
 | $30/mo | No | 4.1G2 |
RRiverside.fm works well for teams prioritizing ease of use over feature depth
Choose Daily if you need better encryption, larger meeting rooms, or cloud recording
CSwitch to Cal.com (Cal Video) for better calendar integration or lower per-host pricing