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CrankWheel vs Loom

Screen Recording pricing comparison · 2026

CrankWheel pricing ranges from $0–$99/user/month, while Loom ranges from $0–$20/user/month. Loom is typically 48% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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CrankWheel
CrankWheel is a browser-based screen sharing tool designed specifically for sales teams, i
verified 15d ago
$0 $348
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Loom
Loom is a video messaging platform that helps teams communicate asynchronously through qui
verified 26d ago
$0 $348
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Loom saves $348 vs CrankWheel · 25 seats
Cheapest $0
Spread 100%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Team
$30K/yr
year 1 license · $99/seat
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$348/yr
Vendr · n=0 · limited data avg 48% negotiated
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$0/yr
Vendr · n=0 · limited data avg 10% negotiated
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 6 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 8 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
3 documented
  • Branding Removal Add-On
    Additional cost on top of base plan
    1 source
  • Meeting Volume Scaling Costs
    $99-1,562/month depending on meeting volume
    1 source
  • Enhanced White Labeling Cost
    Requires Enterprise upgrade (custom pricing)
    1 source
3 documented
  • Creator Lite Deprecation — Unexpected Seat Upgrades
    $15–$24/user/month per Creator Lite user upgraded
    1 source
  • Annual-Only Billing (No Monthly Option)
    $180–$288/user/year committed upfront
    1 source
  • Seat Added Without Clear Confirmation
    $15–$24/user/month per unintended seat addition
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

CrankWheel
Loom
Auto-renewal
—
Yes
Cancellation
—
Cannot cancel during 14-day free trial
Commitment
—
Annual billing required for Business plans
Price escalation
—
No published schedule but users report unexpected charges
Can downgrade
✓ Yes
No
Based on 3 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
G2
4.9/5 (75)
Best for
Individual users who need occasional screen sharing and want to try CrankWheel before committing
Watch out
Limited integrations compared to larger competitors
TrustRadius
9.6/5 (181)
Trustpilot
2.1/5 (25)
Best for
Individual creators and small teams trying async video
Watch out
Desktop app crashes frequently and is unreliable
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Option A

CrankWheel

$0–$99
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
Option B

Loom

$0–$20
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan CrankWheel Loom
Free Free /user/month Free /user/month
Solo $29 /user/month Custom
Team $99 /month Custom
Enterprise Custom Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

CrankWheel

3 scenarios
$29/month
Solo Sales Rep
or ~$181/year with annual billing — Solo plan with unlimited meetings for 1 user
$99/month ($1,188/year)
Small Sales Team (5 reps, ~80 demos/month)
Team plan covers up to 100 meetings per stacked plan with unlimited users
$396/month ($4,752/year)
Large Sales Team (20 reps, ~400 demos/month)
4 stacked Team plans at $99/month each covering up to 400 meetings total with unlimited users

Loom

3 scenarios
$2,880/year ($240/month, 10 seats)
10-Person Product Team (Business + AI, Annual)
$7,200
50-Person Engineering Team (Business, Annual)
$9,000/year (50 seats, with volume discount)
~$1,440/year for a 20-person nonprofit team (75% discount estimate)
Nonprofit Organization (Atlassian Community License)

Market Intelligence

CrankWheel

Median annual cost
$348
Average negotiated discount
48%

Loom

Average negotiated discount
10%

What Users Say

CrankWheel

G2
4.9/5 (75)
Capterra
4.9/5 (82)
Top complaints
  • Limited integrations compared to larger competitors
  • No built-in recording editing tools

Loom

Trustpilot
2.1/5 (25)
TrustRadius
9.6/10 (181)
Top complaints
  • Desktop app crashes frequently and is unreliable
  • Videos get stuck in 'Uploading' phase and never complete
  • Login issues after Atlassian acquisition, especially with Google accounts

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

CrankWheel 3 hidden costs

low
Branding Removal Add-On Additional cost on top of base plan
medium
Meeting Volume Scaling Costs $99-1,562/month depending on meeting volume
low
Enhanced White Labeling Cost Requires Enterprise upgrade (custom pricing)
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Loom 3 hidden costs

critical
Creator Lite Deprecation — Unexpected Seat Upgrades $15–$24/user/month per Creator Lite user upgraded
medium
Annual-Only Billing (No Monthly Option) $180–$288/user/year committed upfront
medium
Seat Added Without Clear Confirmation $15–$24/user/month per unintended seat addition
See all Loom hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term CrankWheel Loom
Auto-renewal — Yes
Cancellation — Cannot cancel during 14-day free trial
Minimum commitment — Annual billing required for Business plans
Price escalation — No published schedule but users report unexpected charges
Can downgrade Yes No

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