One Rec vs Loom
Loom charges $15/user/month, caps free recordings at 5 minutes, and uploads everything to the cloud. One Rec has a free plan, processes locally, records at your screen's native resolution, and includes a timeline editor and AI captions.
TL;DR
Quick verdict
- One Rec has a free plan; paid plans start at $9/mo. Loom Business costs $15/user/month.
- One Rec processes locally. Your recordings stay on your machine until you share them.
- One Rec records at native resolution and exports up to 4K on Pro. Loom Free is capped at 720p.
- One Rec includes a timeline editor and cinematic zoom. Loom has neither.
Feature comparison
How they compare
Verified feature-by-feature breakdown of One Rec vs Loom.
| Feature | One Rec | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; paid from $9/mo | $15/user/month |
| Recording Limit | Unlimited | 5 min (free) |
| 4K Recording | Native resolution (4K export on Pro) | Not included |
| 60 FPS | 60 fps export | Not included |
| Local Processing | Included | Not included |
| Timeline Editor | Included | Not included |
| Cinematic Zoom | Included | Not included |
| AI Captions (Local) | Included | Cloud only |
| Cursor Tracking | Included | Basic |
| Custom Backgrounds | Included | Not included |
| Streaming Studio | Included | Not included |
| No Watermark (Free) | Not included | Not included |
| macOS / Windows / Linux | Included | No Linux |
One Rec strengths
Where One Rec wins
Free plan, no credit card
The Free plan has no trial timer, no storage limits, and no recording caps. Paid plans from $9/mo remove the watermark. Download and record.
Your data stays on your machine
One Rec processes everything locally. AI captions run on-device with Whisper. Your recordings aren't uploaded unless you choose to share.
Professional editing built in
Trim, cut, add captions, apply cinematic zoom, and export in 4K (Pro) from a non-destructive timeline editor. Loom doesn't have one.
Honest take
When Loom might be a better fit
Here's where Loom might suit you better.
You need instant shareable links
Loom automatically uploads recordings and gives you a share link in seconds. If your workflow is entirely cloud-based and link sharing is critical, Loom is convenient.
Your team relies on Loom integrations
Loom has deep integrations with Notion, Slack, and Jira. If your team's async workflow depends on those integrations, switching has friction.
Pricing
Side-by-side pricing
| Plan | One Rec | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 | $15/user/month |
| Free tier limit | Unlimited | 5 min/video |
| Storage | Local (unlimited) | 25 videos (free) |
| 4K video | Native-resolution recording; export on Pro | Not available |
| Watermark | Removed from $9/mo | On free plan |
Monthly cost
- One Rec
- $0
- Loom
- $15/user/month
Free tier limit
- One Rec
- Unlimited
- Loom
- 5 min/video
Storage
- One Rec
- Local (unlimited)
- Loom
- 25 videos (free)
4K video
- One Rec
- Native-resolution recording; export on Pro
- Loom
- Not available
Watermark
- One Rec
- Removed from $9/mo
- Loom
- On free plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Loom lets you download your recordings as MP4 files. You can then re-edit them in One Rec's timeline editor or archive them locally. Your future recordings stay on your machine from day one.
Yes, with quotas. Free includes 3 shared videos with 7-day links, Creator 50 with 30-day links, and Pro 200 with 90-day links. Links can have a password and an expiry, and show views, watch time, and a retention curve. You can also export the file and share it anywhere.
The Free plan includes unlimited recordings at your screen's native resolution, local AI captions, the timeline editor, and custom backgrounds, with 720p export and a One Rec logo. Creator ($9/mo) adds 1080p and removes the watermark; Pro ($19/mo) adds 4K export.
One Rec runs OpenAI Whisper on your computer. Accuracy is excellent, it works offline after a one-time model download, and your audio isn't sent to any server. Loom's transcription is cloud-based and requires uploading.
One Rec runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Loom runs on macOS and Windows but has no Linux support.
See for yourself.
No account needed to record, edit or export, and no time limit on recordings. Try it on your next video.