Overall Winner
OBS Studio
beats Loom by 15 points
Loom 27/100
OBS Studio 🏆 42/100
Loom
From $18/mo
VS
OBS Studio
Free
The verdict
OBS Studio scores 42/100 against Loom's 27/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Loom
OBS Studio
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★☆☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Loom
"Cloud async video with a 1.3 average; cancel and record-fail comments dominate."
Pros
The desktop app makes it easy to capture videos to send to colleagues. Videos are easy to share
OBS Studio
"Free cross-platform screencaster; crash and lag reports pull UX down."
Pros
ShareX and OBS are free and open-source Works really well
Pricing & value
| Metric | Loom | OBS Studio | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $18/mo | Free | OBS Studio |
Our pick