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Quick verdict

ElevenLabs edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. ElevenLabs is cheaper to start ($6 vs $18).

Choose ElevenLabs if…

You’re voiceovers, narration and dubbing. The most realistic AI voices: voiceovers, audiobooks, dubbing and voice cloning, from a $6 Starter plan.

Visit ElevenLabs
Choose 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 Loom

Side by side

ElevenLabsLoom
Our rating4.6/54.4/5
Value4.5/54.2/5
Features4.6/54.3/5
Ease of use4.5/54.9/5
Output quality4.8/54.3/5
CategoryAI video, voice & musicAutomation & scheduling
Free planYes: 10k credits a monthYes: 25 videos up to 5 minutes
Cheapest paid plan (monthly)$6/mo$18/mo
Same plan billed yearly$5/mo -
Top planScale: $299/moBusiness + AI: $24/mo
SeatsIndividual; team plans on higher tiersPer creator; viewers free
Trial / refundFree planFree plan
PlatformsWeb, API, iOSMac, Windows, Chrome extension, iOS, Android
Best forVoiceovers, narration and dubbingTeams replacing meetings with quick video walkthroughs

ElevenLabs: pros & cons

  • Extremely natural voices
  • Voice cloning and dubbing
  • Cheap entry plan
  • Credits can go quickly on long content
  • Cloning requires care with consent and rights

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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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