Loom gives you basic trimming. REQO gives you a full browser-based video editor - trim, cut by transcript, add music, generate captions, and export.
Loom offers basic trimming. REQO gives you a complete timeline - cut, merge, reorder clips, add music, and burn in captions.
Highlight any words in the auto-generated transcript and delete them. The video cut happens instantly - no timeline scrubbing required.
Free exports carry a small REQO badge. Go Pro for clean, unbranded exports - no logos forced on your content.
Export at full quality on the free plan. Loom caps free accounts at 720p HD.
| Feature | REQO Free | REQO Pro | Loom Free | Loom Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video Editor | Full (trim, cut, merge) | Full + AI | Basic trim only | Basic trim only |
| Edit by Transcript | Included | Included | - | Limited |
| Captions | Auto + burn-in | Auto + burn-in | - | Auto only |
| Brand Watermark | Small badge | None | Forced | Removable |
| Max Quality | 4K 60fps | 4K 60fps | 720p HD | 4K |
| Price | $0 | $19/mo | $0 | $12.50/mo |
The two get compared constantly because they solve neighbouring problems: Loom is built around sending quick video messages to a team, while Screencastify grew up in schools as a Chrome-extension recorder for teachers and Chromebook classrooms. Neither includes a real editor, which is usually the thing people discover they need next.
| Feature | Loom | Screencastify | REQO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | Quick team video messages | Classroom and Chromebook recording | Recording plus a full editor in one tab |
| Runs as | Desktop app + extension | Chrome extension | Browser app, nothing to install |
| Free recording limits | 25 videos, 5 min each | 10 videos, 30 min each | Unlimited, no time limit |
| Editing | Basic trim | Trim and simple cuts | Full timeline, edit by transcript, captions |
| Watermark on free | Forced branding | On some exports | Small badge, removed on Pro |
| Paid plan | $12.50/user/mo (annual) | From $7/user/mo (annual) | $19/mo |
The verdict: pick Loom for polished team video messaging, pick Screencastify if you live in Chrome and mostly record for a classroom, and pick REQO if you want unlimited free recording plus a real editor, trim, cut by transcript, captions, in the same browser tab. Prices and limits above are the vendors' published plans as of July 2026.
Record, edit, and share - free in your browser.