Why Teams Switch From Loom to Zight
Loom is a solid video tool. But most teams need more than just video — and Loom charges extra for less. Here's why teams make the switch.
5-Minute Free Plan Cap
Loom's free plan cuts recordings off at 5 minutes and 25 total videos. Zight's free plan has no recording length limit.
AI Costs $24/User Extra
Loom charges $24/user/month to unlock AI. Zight's AI agent — transcripts, summaries, smart search — is included at $9.95/month.
No Screenshots or GIFs
Loom is video-only. Zight captures screenshots, GIFs, and videos in one app — replacing Loom plus Snagit or CleanShot.
Zight vs Loom: The Scorecard
Updated April 2026
A brutally honest, feature-by-feature scorecard. Pricing pulled from public pages in April 2026.
Last updated April 2026. Competitor data from loom.com public pricing. See a mistake? Tell us.
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AI Agent: Smarter Than a Summary
Loom’s AI adds summaries to videos — but only on the $24/user plan, and only for video. Zight’s AI agent works across everything: screen recordings, screenshots, GIFs, and webcam video.
- Auto-generated titles, descriptions, and transcripts
- Smart search — find any content with a plain-English query
- Works on screenshots, GIFs, and video
All included at $9.95/month.
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Request Video: The Feature Loom Doesn't Have
Send a link. Anyone records a video response in their browser — no app download, no account required.
Use it for customer testimonials, bug reports from non-technical users, async interview responses, and stakeholder feedback — all without the recipient needing a Zight account.
See Request VideoThe Real Cost of Loom vs Zight
Loom's per-seat pricing adds up fast. Here's the math for teams.
Zight — $9.95/month
Everything included: recordings, screenshots, GIFs, annotation, AI agent, Request Video. Team of 10: ~$100/month Team of 25: ~$250/month
Loom Business+AI — $24/user/month
Video only. AI requires this tier. No screenshots, no GIFs, no Request Video. Team of 10: $240/month Team of 25: $600/month
Switch From Loom in Under 5 Minutes
Your Loom content stays on Loom. Start recording in Zight right away.
1. Download Zight
Get the app for Mac or Windows, or install the Chrome extension. Sign up free — no credit card needed.
2. Take Your First Recording
Hit your capture shortcut and record. Share the auto-generated link instantly via Slack, Jira, or email.
3. Invite Your Team
Share a team invite link or import your user list. Teams of 5+ get a free onboarding call.
4. Cancel What You No Longer Need
Most teams cancel Loom, their screenshot tool, and their GIF tool within the first 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zight is the best Loom alternative for teams that need more than just video. It combines screen recording, screenshots, GIFs, annotation, an AI agent, and Request Video — starting at $9.95/month vs Loom’s $18–$24/user/month.
Yes — Zight has a free plan with screen recordings (no time limit), screenshots, and GIFs. Loom’s free plan caps recordings at 5 minutes and 25 total videos.
Three things: (1) AI Agent — works across screenshots, GIFs, and video, included at the base price; (2) Request Video — let anyone record a response without a Zight account; (3) Full screenshot and GIF tools with annotation.
Zight starts at $9.95/month. Loom’s comparable plan with AI is $24/user/month. A team of 10 pays ~$100/month on Zight vs $240/month on Loom — saving $140/month.
Yes. Zight replaces Loom plus any standalone screenshot or GIF tool in one subscription. Most teams cancel 2–3 subscriptions when they switch.
Download Zight for Mac, Windows, or Chrome and sign up free. Your Loom content stays accessible on Loom. Most teams are fully onboarded in under a day.
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Screen recording, screenshots, GIFs, AI agent, and Request Video. Everything your team needs. One price.
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