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Features
40 features across 16 categories
AI(4)
AI automatically identifies and marks important moments in your videos.
Automatically generate summaries of recorded videos using artificial intelligence.
Automatic transcription of video content with speaker identification.
Search video content by keywords, speakers, and transcription text.
Accessibility(2)
Generate automatic captions for accessibility and improved engagement.
Support for automatic transcription and captions in multiple languages.
Administration(1)
Centralized administration dashboard for managing users, teams, and permissions.
Analytics(1)
Track video views, engagement metrics, and viewer behavior analytics.
Collaboration(1)
Share and manage videos within team workspaces with role-based permissions.
Customization(1)
Add your company logo, colors, and custom messaging to video players.
Editing(6)
Create bookmarks within videos for easy navigation and reference points.
Apply filters, backgrounds, and visual effects to your webcam recording.
Convert video clips into shareable GIFs for social media and messaging.
Customize video thumbnail images to improve click-through rates.
Create navigable chapters within videos for better organization and viewing.
Trim, cut, and edit videos after recording with in-app editing tools.
Engagement(2)
Embed clickable CTA buttons within videos to drive engagement and conversions.
Allow viewers to leave comments and emoji reactions on shared videos.
Integration(2)
Programmatic access to create, manage, and integrate videos with custom applications.
Quick access to recording features directly from your browser toolbar.
Mobile(1)
Record and share videos directly from iOS and Android mobile devices.
Organization(2)
Organize and manage all your recorded videos in a centralized library.
Organize videos into custom collections and playlists for better management.
Productivity(2)
Customize keyboard shortcuts for faster recording and editing workflows.
Pre-built templates for common recording scenarios and use cases.
Recording(6)
Independently control microphone and system audio levels during recording.
Start recording with a single click using keyboard shortcuts.
Support for extended recording sessions up to 8+ hours on premium plans.
Capture your entire screen, specific windows, or browser tabs with high-quality video recording.
Record your face alongside screen content for personalized video messages.
Record digital whiteboard sessions with cursor tracking and annotations.
Security(6)
Configure download permissions, embedding options, and sharing restrictions.
Track all user activities and access logs for compliance and security monitoring.
Data loss prevention and sensitive content detection for enterprise compliance.
Restrict sharing and access to users within your organization's domain.
Set password protection, expiration dates, and view restrictions on shared videos.
Enterprise single sign-on and SAML authentication for secure team access.
Sharing(1)
Generate shareable links immediately after recording without processing delays.
Storage(2)
Secure video hosting with reliable delivery and backup storage.
Unlimited video storage capacity for all recordings in premium tiers.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic recording and sharing
Starter
- ✓Extended features for individuals
Professional
Popular- ✓Advanced features and collaboration
Organization
- ✓Team collaboration and admin controls
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Buying Loom saves ~$32,460 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
28 known integrations