If you’re looking for a way to share quick video updates without endless meetings, you’ll soon land on two popular tools: Loom and the Dutch Videolink. But which one suits your team best?

In this comparison we look at ease of use, features, collaboration, and pricing models – and why more Dutch teams are choosing an async-first alternative like Videolink.

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1. Who Are These Tools Built For?

Loom was originally built for individual users who wanted to explain something quickly. Think freelancers or one-off screen recordings.

Videolink is designed from the ground up for whole teams that collaborate, share decisions, and want to work async – without live calls or seat-pricing.

Use case:

• Loom is handy for personal explanations or one-to-one videos.
• Videolink is ideal for the entire organization: sales, support, onboarding, and internal communication across teams.

2. Collaborating Without Meetings? Videolink Does More

Loom lets you record videos, but collaboration options are limited. You mostly work alone, or you need to manually link and share via email or Slack.

Videolink offers an async-first workspace:

• Shareable agendas for context
• In-video comments
• Decision tracking and tasks
• Everything in one link – no downloads

Result: teams stay aligned without stand-ups, Zoom calls, or inbox chaos.

Read why Videolink switches better for teams:
https://www.govideolink.com/nl/blog/%20waarom-videolink-beter-schakelt-voor-teams-dan-loom

3. Pricing: Seat-Pricing vs Freedom

Loom uses seat-based pricing, which means you pay for every team member – even if someone only watches or occasionally records a video.

Videolink works without seat-pricing. Everyone in your organization can participate at no extra cost. For large teams this is a huge advantage.

Companies that switch to async communication save on average €10,000 – €25,000 per employee per year in meeting and license costs. (Source: JetThoughts / ActiveCollab)

4. Async Tools: Head-to-Head on Key Points

Recording

• Loom: via extension or app
• Videolink: directly in the browser – no installation required (extensions/apps are optional)

Editing

• Loom: basic editing in free and paid versions, limited branding
• Videolink: blur, trims, branding – included, even in the free account

Collaboration

• Loom: focused on 1:1, no agenda tools
• Videolink: async agendas, comments, tasks, team management

Sharing

• Loom: sometimes requires login, depending on settings
• Videolink: public or private links, always click-ready. You can also use your unique link to let others send a video to you.

Tracking

• Loom: only available in Pro or Business
• Videolink: built-in analytics – who watches and what they watch

5. Videolink Is More Than a Loom Alternative

• Popular with teams, schools, and remote organizations
• Async video, agendas, and collaboration in one tool
• Works with the tools you already use – share the link via Slack, Gmail, Notion – and it works with all major browsers

And with 41% higher close rates for sales videos and 84% faster onboarding, Videolink is more than just a video recording tool.

Sources

1. Wyzowl – Video Marketing Statistics: https://www.wyzowl.com/video-marketing-statistics/
2. Panopto – Video Collaboration Insights: https://www.panopto.com/blog/video-collaboration/
3. ActiveCollab – Asynchronous Communication & Collaboration: https://activecollab.com/blog/collaboration/asynchronous-communication-and-collaboration
4. Govideolink – Top Tools for Sales: https://www.govideolink.com/blog/top-5-personalized-video-tools-for-sales-in-2025

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