What Loom is

Loom records a tab, window, or screen with optional camera and microphone, uploads the result, and returns a share link. Viewer reactions, comments, access controls, and a searchable library support asynchronous collaboration.

Feature coverage

  • Screen, camera, and microphone recording
  • Instant cloud share links
  • Viewer comments, reactions, and access controls

What stands out

  • Fast low-friction recording workflow
  • Very large established user base
  • Current 2026 maintenance

Tradeoffs to know

  • Recordings upload to a cloud account
  • Free-plan limits can change
  • Store lists identity, payment, location, and activity data

Permissions and privacy

Page access

Research capture tools usually read the active page so they can collect citation metadata, files, or selected content. Grant access only on sites you intend to save from.

Data notes

Saved pages, citation metadata, and account libraries can reveal research interests. Review sync, retention, and deletion controls before connecting a long-lived library.

Pricing

Free Starter plan with paid Business and Enterprise tiers. Pricing and plan limits change more often than store metadata, so use the linked developer page as the final check before subscribing.

Alternatives

AlternativeZotero ConnectorAlternativeNotion Web Clipper

Sources

We used the official Chrome Web Store listing and first-party developer material. Public metrics can change after the fact-check date.

  1. Chrome Web Store listing

    Rating, rating count, public users, version, update date, and publisher disclosures verified 2026-08-30.

  2. Loom product documentation

    First-party product, feature, support, or project documentation used for workflow context.

  3. Extension Reviewer methodology

    How public claims, permissions, evidence, and tradeoffs are reviewed.

View in Chrome Web Store Developer site

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See the research & citations guide