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  3. Loom vs Microsoft Teams

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Score Comparison

57
Overall
55
50
Pricing
50
75
Usability
55
55
Performance
40
30
Support
60
50
Reliability
60
55
Onboarding
50
60
Mobile
65
70
Security
85
70
Integrations
80
LoomMicrosoft Teams

Signals Comparison

Reliability

Loom

  • Recordings fail to save or crash mid-recording(9/10)
  • Service outages lock users out of recordings(7/10)

Microsoft Teams

  • Sync issues between Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive(7/10)
Support

Loom

  • Customer support is unresponsive(8/10)

Microsoft Teams

No signals

Onboarding

Loom

  • Atlassian login migration broke access for existing users(8/10)

Microsoft Teams

No signals

Performance

Loom

  • Audio and video sync issues (Loom lag)(7/10)

Microsoft Teams

  • Extremely high RAM usage even when idle(9/10)
Pricing

Loom

  • Free plan severely limited - only 5 minutes and 100 videos(6/10)
  • Atlassian billing uses fixed tiers - small teams overpay(6/10)
  • Rigid refund policy with no flexibility on renewals(6/10)

Microsoft Teams

  • Unbundling from M365 is a disguised price hike(8/10)
  • Add-ons like Teams Premium and Copilot add significant costs(7/10)
  • Free plan now limits group calls to 60 minutes(6/10)
Usability

Loom

  • Basic editing options - not suitable for professional videos(5/10)
  • Desktop app constantly opens browser unnecessarily(5/10)

Microsoft Teams

  • Notifications are unreliable and chaotic(8/10)
  • File search and navigation is frustrating(7/10)
  • Interface is unintuitive and overcomplicated(6/10)
  • Forced migration from Skype caused friction(5/10)
Integrations

Loom

No signals

Microsoft Teams

  • Mac and non-Windows platforms are second-class citizens(8/10)

Pricing Comparison

Loom

Starter (Free)
Free

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

Most features locked, Pushed to upgrade quickly, Very limited recording time
Business
Popular
$15/mo

Users: Per user

Storage: Unlimited videos

Limits: No AI enhancements, Some team features limited

AI features require higher tier, Annual billing required for advertised price, Atlassian purchases use fixed tiers - may overpay
Business + AI
$20/mo

Users: Per user

Storage: Unlimited videos

Limits: Enterprise features still locked

$5/user premium over Business, AI features may not work perfectly on all accents/languages
Enterprise
Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Unlimited

Limits: Requires sales call, Long-term commitment expected

Can exceed $40,000/year depending on user count and integrations, Pricing not transparent - must negotiate with sales

Microsoft Teams

Free
Free

Users: Unlimited users

Storage: 5GB per user

Limits: 60-minute group call limit, No phone system, No admin tools, 5GB storage cap

60-minute limit on group meetings added in 2025. No admin controls. Limited app integrations.
Essentials
$4/mo

Users: Up to 300 users

Storage: 10GB per user

Limits: No Office apps, No business email, No SharePoint

No Office apps included. No email hosting. Admin features limited.
Business Basic
Popular
$6/mo

Users: Up to 300 users

Storage: 1TB per user

Limits: No desktop Office apps, No advanced security, Copilot $30/user extra

Only web/mobile Office apps - no desktop apps. Teams Premium and Copilot cost extra.
Business Standard
Popular
$12.5/mo

Users: Up to 300 users

Storage: 1TB per user

Limits: 300 webinar limit, No advanced security features

Webinars limited to 300 attendees. Teams Premium ($10/user) for advanced meetings.
Business Premium
$22/mo

Users: Up to 300 users

Storage: 1TB per user

Limits: Phone system not included, Limited to 300 users

Still need Teams Phone separately ($15-20/user). Copilot is $30/user extra.
Enterprise (Teams add-on)
$5.25/mo

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Varies by M365 plan

Limits: Not standalone - requires Enterprise M365 license

This is ON TOP of E1/E3/E5 costs. Teams Premium ($10/user), Copilot ($30/user), Teams Phone ($20/user) all extra.

Feature Comparison

FeatureLoomMicrosoft Teams
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

Communication
Team chat and channels

Core feature, search less capable than Slack

Phone system

Teams Phone add-on required, $15-20/user extra

Meetings
Video conferencing

Up to 300 participants on business plans

Screen sharing

With annotation and control options

Editing
Basic Editing

Trim, cut - no advanced features

Text Overlays

Not available - use other tools

Transitions/Effects

Not available

Productivity
Office app integration

Edit Word/Excel/PPT directly in Teams

Outlook calendar integration

Sync can have issues

Storage
SharePoint file storage

Can make finding files confusing

OneDrive sync

1TB per user on Business plans

AI
AI Transcription

Business+ tier only

AI Filler Word Removal

Business+ tier only

Auto Chapters

Business+ tier only

AI assistant (Copilot)

$30/user/month add-on

Collaboration
Guest access

More complex than competitors

Sharing
Link Sharing

Core feature - easy sharing

Events
Webinars

Business Standard+ or Teams Premium

Security
Password Protection

Business tier and above

End-to-end encryption

1:1 calls only by default

Compliance certifications

HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.

Analytics
Engagement Insights

Who watched, how long

Platforms
Desktop App

Windows, macOS

Chrome Extension

Available but less reliable than app

Mobile App

iOS, Android - limited features

Compatibility
Cross-platform apps

Mac experience significantly worse than Windows

Integrations
Third-party app integrations

Fewer than Slack (2,600+ apps)

Atlassian Integration

Jira, Confluence, Trello