Loom vs Tella

Loom is the go-to for quick async video messages. Tella is built for creators who want more editing control over their screen recordings. Same category, very different strengths.

Updated 2026-09 · 2026

Loom

Async video messaging for teams

$12.50/user/moper user/month

Strengths

+Record and share a video in under a minute, genuinely frictionless
+Viewer analytics show who watched and for how long
+Comments and emoji reactions on specific timestamps

Weaknesses

-Very limited editing. You can trim, and that is about it
-Per-user pricing makes it expensive for larger teams
-Free tier capped at 25 videos with a 5-minute limit each

Best for

Teams that need quick, low-friction async video communication with viewer analytics and integrations.

Tella

Screen recording and video editing for creators

$12/moper month (Pro)

Strengths

+Real editing timeline for trimming, stitching, and rearranging clips
+Multiple layout options: screen only, camera only, side by side, and more
+Background customization with gradients, images, and blur effects

Weaknesses

-Smaller team collaboration features compared to Loom
-No viewer analytics or engagement tracking
-Fewer integrations with team productivity tools

Best for

Creators, educators, and marketers who need polished screen recordings with real editing tools, not just raw captures.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Loom	Tella
Recording	Screen, camera, or both	Screen, camera, or both
Video editing	Trim only	Full timeline editor
Viewer analytics	Yes, detailed	No
AI transcripts	Yes	Limited
Custom backgrounds	Basic	Advanced (gradients, images)
Zoom and pan effects	No	Yes
Team collaboration	Comments, reactions, workspaces	Basic sharing
Pricing model	$12.50/user/mo	$12/mo flat

The Verdict

Loom is the right tool for quick team communication. Hit record, share a link, move on. Tella is the right tool when the video itself matters and needs to look polished. If you are sending a status update to your team, Loom. If you are recording a product demo, tutorial, or anything public-facing, Tella gives you the editing power Loom intentionally leaves out.

How to switch from Loom to Tella

Full Loom export guide →

1Export your existing Loom videos by downloading each one as an MP4 from its share page, or request a bulk export from Loom support if you're on a Business/Enterprise plan.
2Sign up for Tella and create a workspace, then upload your exported MP4 files if you want to re-edit or re-host past recordings.
3Recreate any Slack, Notion, or Jira workflows that relied on Loom's native integrations by switching to manual link-sharing or setting up a Zapier automation for the links Tella generates.
4Rebuild any viewer-tracking process you relied on in Loom, since Tella has no analytics; consider a link shortener with click tracking if you need basic engagement data.
5Install the Tella desktop app across your team's machines and set default recording layouts (screen, camera, side-by-side) so everyone's output is consistent.
6Announce the cutover date to your team, redirect any documentation or wikis that link to Loom videos, and cancel your Loom subscription once the migration is confirmed complete.

Loom vs Tella: common questions

How do I export my videos from Loom before switching to Tella?+

Loom lets you download individual videos as MP4 files from the video's share page or your library using the download icon. There's no bulk export tool on lower plans, so for a large library you'll need to download videos one at a time or request a bulk export from Loom support if you're on a Business or Enterprise plan. Once downloaded, you can re-upload the MP4s into Tella if you want to edit or re-host them there.

What do I lose by switching from Loom to Tella?+

You lose Loom's viewer analytics (watch time, drop-off points), threaded comments and emoji reactions, and the deep integrations with tools like Slack, Notion, and Jira. Tella has no built-in way to track who watched a video or for how long, so if engagement data matters to your team, plan to keep Loom for that use case.

Is Tella's free plan enough for a small team?+

Tella's free plan supports basic recording and editing but caps you on video length and export options, so it works for testing the tool but not for regular team use. Most small teams end up on the $12/month Pro plan fairly quickly once they need longer recordings or higher-quality exports. Since Tella charges per workspace and not per seat, one Pro subscription can cover a small team's needs.

Does Tella integrate with Slack, Notion, and other tools like Loom does?+

No, Tella has far fewer native integrations than Loom. You can share Tella videos via a link, which works fine for pasting into Slack or Notion manually, but there's no automatic embedding, workflow triggers, or API-driven integration like Loom offers. If your team relies on Loom's Slack or Jira integrations for automated workflows, you'll need to replace those with manual link-sharing or a Zapier-style workaround.

Is Tella actually cheaper than Loom over time for a growing team?+

Yes, if you have more than one user. Tella charges $12/month flat regardless of team size, while Loom charges $12.50 per user per month, so a 5-person team pays $62.50/month on Loom versus $12/month on Tella. The gap widens as your team grows, since Tella's pricing doesn't scale with headcount.