Discord vs Loom Pricing (2026)
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Discord vs Loom

Communication pricing comparison · 2026

Discord pricing ranges from $0–$9.99/user/month, while Loom ranges from $0–$20/user/month. Discord is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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2 products · Communication
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Discord
Discord is a free communication platform originally built for gamers that has expanded to
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$0 $215
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Loom
Loom is a video messaging platform that helps teams communicate asynchronously through qui
verified 26d ago
$0 $215
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Loom saves $215 vs Discord · 25 seats
Cheapest $0
Spread 100%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Nitro
$3.0K/yr
year 1 license · $10/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
$215/yr
Vendr · n=6 · limited data
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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 3 sourced facts
Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w 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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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
No hidden costs documented
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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What users say

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

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.3/5 (237)
Trustpilot
2.2/5 (25)
Best for
Casual users, gamers, and small communities
Watch out
Account disabled or banned without warning or explanation
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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Communication

Discord

$0–$9.99
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Communication

Loom

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

Discord and Loom both operate in the communication category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Discord Loom
Free Free /user/month Free /user/month
Nitro Basic $2.99 /user/month Custom
Nitro $9.99 /user/month Custom
Server Boost $4.99 /per boost/month Custom

Cost at Scale

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

Discord

5 scenarios
$9.99/month ($99.99/year)
Individual Power User
Full Nitro with all personal premium features
$69.86/month ($838.32/year)
Community Server at Level 3
14 Server Boosts at $4.99 each
$29.88/year ($2.49/month billed annually)
Individual with Nitro Basic (Annual)
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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

Discord

Median annual cost
$215
Based on
6 deals

Loom

Average negotiated discount
10%

What Users Say

Discord

Trustpilot
2.2/5 (25)
TrustRadius
8.3/10 (237)
Top complaints
  • Account disabled or banned without warning or explanation
  • Poor or non-existent customer support with only automated responses
  • False 'child safety' violation flags leading to permanent bans

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

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