Starts atFreemium; Business $18/user/mo, Business + AI $24/user/mo
- Free option listed
- Free trial14 days of Business + AI
- Watermark not statedThe provider does not say
Head-to-head
Tella vs Loom: which screen recorder makes better creator videos?
At a glance
Starts atFrom $13/mo yearly
- No free plan
- Free trial7 days (Pro)
Loom is for quick shared recordings and has a free plan. Tella is for polished recordings you post, with 4K export and up to 6 hours per clip, but it has no free plan. Loom Free caps you at 25 videos, 5 minutes each, 720p.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Loom | Tella |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Starter: 25 videos per person, 5 min per screen recording, 720p | No free plan. Free trial mentioned, no details |
| Entry paid plan | Business: $18/user/month, unlimited videos and length, up to 4K | Pro: $13/user/month billed yearly, up to 4K, 3,000 agent credits |
| Upper plan | Business + AI: $24/user/month. Enterprise: contact sales | Premium: $19/user/month yearly, 4K 60 FPS, 6,000 credits |
| Recording length | Unlimited on paid | 6 hours per clip |
| Branding | Not listed on Loom's pricing page (Oct 2026) | Remove Tella branding on Premium |
| Trial | 14 days of Business + AI | Mentioned in FAQ, length not stated on Tella's pricing page (checked 16 Oct 2026) |
| Best for | Async team updates | Tutorials and course videos |
For YouTube and Shorts
Loom Free's 720p looks soft on a full-screen YouTube video. If you publish what you record, 4K matters, and both tools need a paid plan for it: Tella Pro at $13/month yearly or Loom Business at $18/month. For vertical Shorts you will still crop or edit in another app, as neither pricing page lists a 9:16 export.
How to choose
- Decide if viewers or teammates watch the video.
- Teammates only: Loom Free.
- Public tutorials: Tella Pro, the cheaper 4K option.
- Need AI summaries for a team: Loom Business + AI.
Questions people search
Is Tella free?
No. Tella lists no free plan. Pro starts at $13 per user a month billed yearly.
What is the Loom free plan limit?
25 videos per person, 5 minutes per screen recording, up to 720p.
Tella or Loom for YouTube?
Tella suits YouTube better: 4K on its cheapest plan and clips up to 6 hours.
Related: screen recording tools.
Sources: loom.com/pricing, tella.com/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.