ClickUp vs Loom

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-03-30

Our VerdictClickUp wins overall

On G2 data, ClickUp comes out ahead (4.7 vs Loom's 4.7). But Loom wins on specific use cases — so read the breakdown before deciding.

Choose ClickUp if…

Choose ClickUp if your team focuses on project management and task management and fits a startup, scaleup profile. Starting at $10/user/mo/user/mo with a free tier. All-in-one platform replacing multiple tools — docs, whiteboards, goals, time tracking, chat, and project management in a single workspace

Choose Loom if…

Choose Loom if your team focuses on async standups and product walkthroughs and fits a freelancer, startup profile. Starting at $12.5/user/mo/user/mo with a free tier. Fastest way to communicate complex ideas asynchronously — record screen + camera in seconds with zero setup

ClickUp

by ClickUp

4.7

out of 5 · 11k+ G2 reviews

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Loom

by Atlassian

4.7

out of 5 · 3k+ G2 reviews

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Feature Comparison

Feature	ClickUp	Loom
Category	work_management	async_video
G2 Score	4.7 / 5.0	4.7 / 5.0
G2 Reviews	11000	2600
Free Tier
Starting Price	$10/user/moBetter	$12.5/user/mo
Mobile App
AI Features
API Access
SSO / SAML
SOC 2
Learning Curve	moderate	easy
Platforms	web, mac, windows, linux, ios, android	web, mac, windows, ios, android, chrome_extension

Pros & Cons

ClickUp

Pros

✓ All-in-one platform replacing multiple tools — docs, whiteboards, goals, time tracking, chat, and project management in a single workspace

✓ 15+ views including List, Board, Gantt, Timeline, Workload, and Mind Maps — one of the most flexible view systems available

✓ Generous free tier with unlimited users, making it accessible for teams of any size to start without commitment

✓ ClickUp Brain AI is deeply integrated across the platform — summarizes tasks, generates updates, searches across all workspace content, and automates routine PM communications

Cons

✗ Feature overload can feel overwhelming for new users — the sheer number of options and settings creates a paradox of choice during onboarding

✗ Mobile app experience is significantly weaker than the desktop/web app, with slower performance and limited functionality

✗ Performance can lag on large workspaces with thousands of tasks, particularly when loading complex views like Gantt charts

Loom

Pros

✓ Fastest way to communicate complex ideas asynchronously — record screen + camera in seconds with zero setup

✓ Loom AI automatically generates titles, summaries, chapters, and action items, saving significant post-recording effort

✓ Extremely low learning curve — even non-technical stakeholders adopt it instantly, making it ideal for cross-functional PM communication

✓ Deep Atlassian ecosystem integration (Jira, Confluence) since acquisition, embedding videos directly in project documentation

Cons

✗ Free tier is heavily limited — 25 videos max and 5-minute duration cap forces early upgrade for active users

✗ Video editing capabilities are basic — trimming and stitching only, no advanced editing features compared to dedicated video tools

✗ No native project management features — purely a communication layer that must pair with other PM tools

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. ClickUp scores 4.7/5 on G2, while Loom scores 4.7/5. ClickUp is better for project_management and task_management, while Loom excels at async_standups and product_walkthroughs.

ClickUp starts at $10/user/mo per user/month with a free tier. Loom starts at $12.5/user/mo per user/month with a free tier.

ClickUp supports 1,000 integrations, while Loom supports 100.

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Data verified 2026-03-30. Some links may be affiliate links — see disclosure.