Comparison
OneBuddy vs Loom — Free Screen Recording Compared
Loom pioneered async video messaging for teams, but its free plan is limited to 5-minute recordings with Loom branding. OneBuddy offers unlimited screen and tab recording with no watermark, plus adds an entire suite of productivity and privacy tools.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | OneBuddy | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Recording | ||
| Tab Recording with Audio | ||
| No Time Limit (Free) | ||
| No Watermark (Free) | ||
| Viewer Analytics | ||
| Cloud Hosting | ||
| Team Workspace | ||
| Full Page Screenshot | ||
| Built-in Gallery | ||
| Ad Blocking | ||
| Pomodoro Timer | ||
| Privacy Blur | ||
| Free Forever |
Strengths of Each
OneBuddy Strengths
No time limits on any recording
No watermark — recordings are clean
Completely free with no premium tier
Full-page screenshots included
Ad blocking, Pomodoro timer, and privacy tools included
Loom Strengths
Cloud-hosted video sharing with link generation
Viewer analytics and engagement tracking
Team workspace with organization features
Integrations with Slack, Notion, and more
The Verdict
Choose Loom if you need team video messaging with viewer analytics and integrations. Choose OneBuddy if you want free, unlimited screen recording with no watermark — plus 10+ additional tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OneBuddy have a time limit on recordings?
No. OneBuddy has no time limits on screen or tab recordings. Loom's free plan limits recordings to 5 minutes.
Can I share recordings like Loom?
OneBuddy stores recordings locally. You can download and share them via any file sharing service. Loom provides cloud hosting with shareable links.
Does OneBuddy add a watermark?
No. All OneBuddy recordings are watermark-free. Loom's free plan includes Loom branding on recordings.
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