One Rec vs Loom
Loom is great for async communication — but it costs $15/month, uploads everything to the cloud, and caps free recordings at 5 minutes. One Rec is free forever, processes everything locally, and ships a full timeline editor.
Quick verdict
- One Rec is completely free. Loom's Business plan costs $15/user/month.
- One Rec processes everything locally — your recordings never leave your machine.
- One Rec supports 4K/60fps. 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 on the free plan, no storage limits. Just 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.
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 you need link sharing without any local file management, Loom can be convenient.
Your team already uses Loom integrations
Loom has deep integrations with tools like Notion, Slack, and Jira. If your team's workflow depends on those, 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.