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Runway vs Loom

Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.

FeatureRunwayLoom
Rating4.44.4
Pricing$12-76/mo$12.50/mo
Typefreemiumfreemium
CompanyRunwayLoom
Founded20182015

Runway Features

  • Text-to-video
  • Image-to-video
  • Video editing
  • Green screen

Loom Features

  • Screen recording
  • Video messages
  • Transcription
  • Comments

Runway Pros

  • Best video quality
  • Multiple AI tools
  • Professional features

Runway Cons

  • Short video clips
  • Expensive for heavy use
  • Learning curve

Loom Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Great for async
  • Good free tier

Loom Cons

  • Not for editing
  • AI features paid
  • Storage limits

The Verdict

Runway (by Runway, founded 2018) and Loom (by Loom, founded 2015) both compete in the video space, but they serve slightly different needs. Both tools offer 4 core features, but their strengths differ. Runway excels at text-to-video, whereas Loom puts more emphasis on video messages. However, Runway has a distinct advantage for Video creation and Social media content. On the other hand, Loom is better suited for Async communication and Tutorials. Runway is particularly popular among Video creators and Marketers, while Loom tends to attract Remote teams and Educators. Both tools operate on a freemium model starting at $12-76/mo, making cost a non-factor in your decision. No tool is perfect. Runway's main limitation is short video clips, which might be a dealbreaker for some workflows. Meanwhile, Loom's biggest drawback is not for editing. It's a tie. Both Runway and Loom share the same 4.4 rating. We suggest trying both and picking the one that fits your daily workflow better.

Choose Runway if:
  • • You prioritize text-to-video
  • • You prioritize image-to-video
Choose Loom if:
  • • You prioritize screen recording
  • • You prioritize video messages