Calendly vs Loom
Calendly
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Quick verdict
Calendly edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Calendly is cheaper to start ($12 vs $18).
Choose Calendly if…
You’re anyone who books meetings with people outside their company. The scheduling link everyone recognizes: share your availability, let people book, and Calendly handles time zones, reminders and video links.
Visit CalendlyChoose Loom if…
You’re teams replacing meetings with quick video walkthroughs. Record your screen and camera and share a link in seconds: the go-to tool for async updates, walkthroughs and feedback instead of meetings.
Visit LoomSide by side
| Calendly | Loom | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Features | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Output quality | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Category | Automation & scheduling | Automation & scheduling |
| Free plan | Yes: one event type and one calendar | Yes: 25 videos up to 5 minutes |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $12/mo | $18/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $10/mo | - |
| Top plan | Teams: $20/mo | Business + AI: $24/mo |
| Seats | Per seat | Per creator; viewers free |
| Trial / refund | Free plan; trial of Teams | Free plan |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, browser extension | Mac, Windows, Chrome extension, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Anyone who books meetings with people outside their company | Teams replacing meetings with quick video walkthroughs |
Calendly: pros & cons
- Dead simple for you and your invitees
- Integrates with Google, Outlook, Zoom and CRMs
- Free plan for one meeting type
- Free plan is very limited
- Team features need the Teams plan
Loom: pros & cons
- Fastest way to record and share
- Viewers don’t need accounts
- AI summaries and edits on Business + AI
- Free plan capped at 5-minute videos
- Per-creator pricing adds up for big teams
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