Discord
Loom
Discord
Loom
Discord
Loom
Discord
Loom
No signals
Discord
Loom
Discord
Loom
No signals
Discord
Loom
Discord
No signals
Loom
Users: Unlimited
Storage: 8MB file upload limit
Limits: 8MB upload limit, 720p/30fps streaming max, No animated avatar/banner, Can't use custom emojis globally
Users: 1 user
Storage: 50MB file upload
Limits: No animated avatar/banner, No HD streaming, No server boosts, Can't join 200 servers
Users: 1 user
Storage: 500MB file upload
Limits: Boosting servers beyond the 2 included costs extra, Premium features feel limited for the price
Users: 1 boost
Storage: N/A
Limits: Boosting only benefits one server, Benefits are marginal for individual users, Considered overpriced by many
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100 videos accessible
Limits: 5-minute max per video, Only 100 videos accessible, No advanced editing, No custom branding, No engagement insights
Users: Per user
Storage: Unlimited videos
Limits: No AI enhancements, Some team features limited
Users: Per user
Storage: Unlimited videos
Limits: Enterprise features still locked
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Requires sales call, Long-term commitment expected
| Feature | Discord | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | ||
| Voice Chat Low latency, good quality | ||
| Video Calls Up to 25 people in server, quality varies | ||
| Screen Sharing Limited to 720p/30fps on free, 4K/60fps on Nitro | ||
| Text Messaging Not end-to-end encrypted | ||
| Recording | ||
| Screen Recording Full screen, window, or browser tab | ||
| Webcam Recording Bubble overlay or full cam | ||
| Audio Recording Mic and system audio, sync issues reported | ||
| Editing | ||
| Basic Editing Trim, cut - no advanced features | ||
| Text Overlays Not available - use other tools | ||
| Transitions/Effects Not available | ||
| Community | ||
| Server Communities Complex permission system | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Bot Integration Extensive ecosystem, requires technical setup | ||
| Atlassian Integration Jira, Confluence, Trello | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom Emojis Server-specific unless you have Nitro | ||
| AI | ||
| AI Transcription Business+ tier only | ||
| AI Filler Word Removal Business+ tier only | ||
| Auto Chapters Business+ tier only | ||
| Productivity | ||
| File Sharing 8MB limit free, 500MB with Nitro | ||
| Message Search Limited compared to Slack | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android, has known issues | ||
| Desktop App Windows, macOS, Linux | ||
| Web App Full-featured browser access | ||
| Chrome Extension Available but less reliable than app | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Link Sharing Core feature - easy sharing | ||
| Security | ||
| Password Protection Business tier and above | ||
| End-to-end Encryption Only for voice/video, NOT text messages | ||
| 2FA Authentication Available but phone verification has issues | ||
| Analytics | ||
| Engagement Insights Who watched, how long | ||
| Management | ||
| Admin Controls Basic, not enterprise-grade | ||
