GSD Reel vs Loom: the sales features, for less.
Loom is a great general-purpose video tool. GSD Reel is built for one job: getting prospects to watch your video and book a call. Here's an honest comparison.
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| GSD Reel | Loom Free | Loom Business | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $79/year or $9/month | $0 | $15/user/mo billed yearly ($180/yr), $18 monthly; $24 with AI |
| Recording length | No limit | 5 minutes | No limit |
| Number of videos | Unlimited | 25 per person | Unlimited |
| Screen + camera, backgrounds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trim and cut | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Share link + viewer tracking | ✓ | Basic | ✓ |
| "Book a call" button on every video | ✓ built in | Paid plans | ✓ |
| Alert when someone watches | ✓ instant email | View notifications | View notifications |
| Scrolling teleprompter | ✓ | — | Static speaker notes (desktop app) |
| Free trial | 14 days, every feature | — | Available |
Where GSD Reel is different
Built for selling, not just sharing
Every GSD Reel video carries your call-to-action button, like "Book a call," right under the player. And the moment a prospect presses play, you get an email so you can follow up while you're top of mind.
A real teleprompter
Paste your script and it scrolls under your camera at the speed you set, pausing when you pause. Loom offers static speaker notes in its desktop app, but no scrolling teleprompter.
Priced for one person, not a seat bundle
GSD Reel is $79 a year per person. Loom Business is $15 per user per month billed yearly ($180), or $24 with AI features.
Where Loom is the better fit
If you need AI summaries and chapters, a desktop app, a mobile recording app, or deep Atlassian/Jira integration, Loom has more of that today. If your videos are mostly for prospects and clients, GSD Reel gives you what matters for a fraction of the price.
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Record, trim, share and know who watched. $79/year after your trial. Cancel anytime.
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Is GSD Reel cheaper than Loom?
Yes. GSD Reel is $79 per year ($6.58/month) per person. Loom Business is $15/user/month billed yearly ($180/year) or $18 month-to-month, and Business + AI is $24/user/month.
Does GSD Reel have a recording time limit?
No. You can record as long as you like. Loom's free plan limits recordings to 5 minutes.
Can I import my existing Loom videos?
Loom lets paid users download their videos. Upload those files to GSD Reel to get new share links. One-click Loom import is on our roadmap.
What do I need to record?
Google Chrome on a Mac or PC. Anyone can watch your share links on any device, including phones, without signing up.
When am I charged?
After your 14-day free trial. Cancel before it ends and you won't be charged.
Loom figures are from Loom's public pricing and Atlassian's support documentation as of September 2026 and may change. Loom is a trademark of Atlassian. GSD Reel is an independent product from GSD Associates and is not affiliated with Loom or Atlassian. Sources: Loom pricing · Atlassian: Loom billing and role changes · Loom teleprompter feature request