One Rec vs Loom
Loom charges $15/user/month, caps free recordings at 5 minutes, and uploads everything to the cloud. One Rec is free forever, processes locally, records in 4K/60fps, and includes a full timeline editor and AI captions.
Quick verdict
- One Rec is completely free. Loom Business costs $15/user/month.
- One Rec processes everything locally — your recordings never leave your machine.
- One Rec supports 4K/60fps recording. Loom Free is capped at 720p.
- One Rec includes a timeline editor and cinematic zoom. Loom has neither.
How they compare
A feature-by-feature breakdown of One Rec vs Loom.
Where One Rec wins
Free forever — no credit card
Every One Rec feature is free. No trial timer, no watermark, no storage limits, no recording caps. Download and record.
Your data stays on your machine
One Rec processes everything locally. AI captions run on-device with Whisper. Nothing is uploaded to a third-party server unless you choose to share.
Professional editing built in
Trim, cut, add captions, apply cinematic zoom, and export in 4K — all from a non-destructive timeline editor that Loom simply doesn't have.
When Loom might be a better fit
We believe in honesty. Here's where Loom might actually 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.
Side-by-side pricing
Frequently asked questions
Try One Rec free today
No sign-up. No credit card. No time limits. Download and start recording in under a minute.