Question 1

Is Loom or Around better?

Accepted Answer

Loom has a score of 4.7/5 while Around scores 4.3/5. Loom offers 10 tracked features and Around offers 6. The best choice depends on your specific needs and budget.

Question 2

Is Loom cheaper than Around?

Accepted Answer

Loom starts at Free and Around starts at Free. Both tools offer a free plan.

Question 3

What are the main differences between Loom and Around?

Accepted Answer

Loom and Around are both in the SaaS space. Loom starts at Free with 10 features tracked, while Around starts at Free with 6 features tracked.

	Loom	Around
Starting Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.7/5	4.3/5
Free Plan	Yes	Yes
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Feature	Loom	Around
AI Summary	✓Auto-generated summaries	✕
API Access	✓REST API	✕
Analytics	✓View tracking and engagement	✕
Async Video Recording	✓Screen, camera, or both	✕
Auto Recap	✕	✓AI meeting notes
Auto Transcription	✓AI transcripts with chapters	✕
Calendar Integration	✕	✓Google and Outlook
Comments & Reactions	✓Timestamped comments	✕
Floating Video Bubbles	✕	✓Non-intrusive meeting UI
Noise Cancellation	✕	✓AI-powered
Password Protection	✓Per-video passwords	✕
Screen Sharing	✓With drawing tools	✓With auto-focus
Slack Integration	✓Native integration	✓Start calls from Slack
Video Editing	✓Trim, stitch, CTA buttons	✕

Loom vs Around (2026)

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