Compare Loom Software and Microsoft Stream 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Creator
No pricing available
Loom
Star Rating
(2,093)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Creator
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft Stream
Star Rating
(55)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft StreamSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Loom excels in screen recording capabilities, with a score of 9.6, making it a preferred choice for those needing high-quality video capture. In contrast, Microsoft Stream, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 7.8 for live video streaming, indicating a potential gap for users focused on real-time broadcasting.
- Reviewers mention that Loom's ease of use is a standout feature, scoring 9.4, which is significantly higher than Microsoft Stream's 8.8. This suggests that Loom may be more user-friendly for individuals or small teams looking to quickly adopt video communication tools.
- G2 users highlight Loom's superior video management features, scoring 9.0 compared to Microsoft Stream's 8.6. This indicates that Loom may offer more robust options for organizing and managing video content, which is crucial for users with extensive libraries.
- Users on G2 report that Loom's customization options, particularly in branding and customizable thumbnails, score 8.5 and 8.4 respectively, allowing for a more personalized user experience. Microsoft Stream, while offering some customization, does not match these scores, suggesting a less flexible approach.
- Reviewers mention that Loom's analytics capabilities, particularly in viewer insights, score 9.0, providing users with valuable data on engagement. In comparison, Microsoft Stream's analytics score of 8.1 indicates that it may not provide as comprehensive insights, which could be a drawback for data-driven users.
- Users say that Loom's mobile application scores 8.2, making it accessible for users on the go, while Microsoft Stream's mobile functionality is less emphasized, potentially limiting its usability for mobile users who need to access content remotely.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Loom
Starter
$0.00
1 Creator
With our free plan you can enjoy up to 50 Creators Lite, 25 videos/person and record up to 5 minutes per video.
Ideal for quick video messages.
- Screen recording & cam bubble
- Viewer insights
- Team Workspace
Microsoft Stream
No pricing availableFree Trial
Loom
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Stream
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
1,084
8.7
43
Ease of Use
9.4
1,285
8.6
43
Ease of Setup
9.4
475
8.3
16
Ease of Admin
9.3
274
8.2
13
Quality of Support
9.0
674
8.7
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
254
8.8
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,026
8.6
43
Features by Category
Platform Basics
9.4
779
Not enough data
9.5
854
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
618
Not enough data
8.1
538
Not enough data
9.6
842
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
648
Not enough data
8.3
581
Not enough data
Hosting
9.5
94
9.3
38
8.6
75
8.2
39
6.9
53
8.5
33
Management
9.0
96
8.5
40
9.3
86
8.3
40
9.0
86
9.3
37
9.3
80
8.6
38
Marketing
Feature Not Available
7.2
26
8.7
75
8.1
30
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
8.9
73
8.0
34
8.5
71
8.3
35
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
8.5
62
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
52
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
60
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
Video Creation
9.6
242
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
214
Not enough data
7.8
154
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Software Delivery
8.2
163
Not enough data
8.9
222
Not enough data
8.2
145
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
223
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.5
425
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
377
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
410
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
8.5
326
Not enough data
8.4
323
Not enough data
8.8
358
Not enough data
Customization
8.5
306
Not enough data
8.4
292
Not enough data
8.0
290
Not enough data
Analytics
9.0
370
Not enough data
9.0
350
Not enough data
8.9
352
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Loom and Microsoft Stream are categorized as Video Hosting
Unique Categories
Microsoft Stream has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Loom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Stream
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
21.1%
Marketing and Advertising
13.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.8%
Accounting
3.2%
Financial Services
2.9%
Other
48.5%
Information Technology and Services
28.8%
Computer Software
11.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.7%
Renewables & Environment
3.8%
Market Research
3.8%
Other
44.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Loom
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
Daniel with support is trying to assist with issues
Most Helpful Critical Review
Chris C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The constant desktop app notifications to udpate (daily) interrupted my focus, hijacked my computer inputs, and drove me crazy to the point that I uninstalled the desktop app. Now I probably won't use it as much because I used the features that were *only*...
Microsoft Stream
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dinesh S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
You can access your cloud recording any time, anywhere—no need to download locally. It provides unlimited storage. You give access for your team member so they can access the files. But your need to have authorization access.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Yash S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Microsoft Stream is not perfect and has limitations that may not make it the best solution for everyone. Some of the downsides include being a paid service that may be too expensive for smaller organizations or those with limited budgets, limited...
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
Daniel with support is trying to assist with issues
Dinesh S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
You can access your cloud recording any time, anywhere—no need to download locally. It provides unlimited storage. You give access for your team member so they can access the files. But your need to have authorization access.
Chris C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The constant desktop app notifications to udpate (daily) interrupted my focus, hijacked my computer inputs, and drove me crazy to the point that I uninstalled the desktop app. Now I probably won't use it as much because I used the features that were *only*...
Yash S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Microsoft Stream is not perfect and has limitations that may not make it the best solution for everyone. Some of the downsides include being a paid service that may be too expensive for smaller organizations or those with limited budgets, limited...
Discussions
What is Loom software used for?
4 comments
RR
Great platform for recording our video i personally like itRead more
Loom Alternatives
2 comments
BS
I'm curious to know if you are talking purely about the the recording capability or the whole platform? I feel like the overall Loom service is better than...Read more
Is there any option to avoid the appearance of profile icon?
2 comments
BS
Yes. In the desktop app. you can hover at the bottom of the circle and click the X. This isn't a just profile icon though, it's also the camera view. You...Read more
Microsoft Stream has no discussions with answers
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