Head-to-head comparison

Loom vs MASV

Two of the asset sharing tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.

Screen video that doubles as a guest walkthrough or asset handoff.

Best for: Async communicators

Pay-as-you-go large-file transfer for production teams.

Best for: Production teams

At a glance

Field
Loom
MASV
Best for
Async communicators
Production teams
Price tier
Freemiumverify
Platforms
WebmacOSWindowsiOSAndroid
WebmacOSWindows
Audience
Solo creatorsSmall teamsAgenciesEnterprise
Small teamsAgenciesEnterprise

The honest trade-offs

Loom

Pros

  • Fastest path to a shareable screen recording
  • Auto-transcripts and viewer reactions
  • Free tier is generous enough to start

Watch-outs

  • Atlassian acquisition introduced reliability issues
  • Free 25-video lifetime cap fills fast
  • Editing tools are basic for production work

MASV

Pros

  • No file size cap, accelerated transfers
  • Free 15GB monthly that resets every cycle
  • Pay-as-you-go billing suits irregular use

Watch-outs

  • $0.25/GB compounds fast at scale
  • Flat-fee competitors win above 2-3TB/mo
  • Designed for transfer, not collaboration

Which one should you pick?

Pick Loom if

You’re building around async communicators. Loom is the easiest way to record a quick screen walkthrough and send a link — perfect for showing a guest how to upload audio or walking an editor through changes. Atlassian bought it and the product has been wobbly since; the free tier's 25-video lifetime cap is a hard stop that nudges you to paid whether you need it or not.

Pick MASV if

You’re building around production teams. MASV is the pro choice for sending genuinely massive files — terabyte interview rushes, raw camera footage, multi-track stems — without the 50GB cap that strangles WeTransfer. Pay-as-you-go at $0.

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Frequently asked

What does Loom do better than MASV?

Loom's standout is "Fastest path to a shareable screen recording". MASV doesn't make that promise — it leans into "No file size cap, accelerated transfers" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Loom; if the second does, pick MASV.

What are the trade-offs?

Loom: atlassian acquisition introduced reliability issues. MASV: $0.25/gb compounds fast at scale. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.

Do they support the same platforms?

Loom works on iOS, Android where MASV doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.

Can I use Loom and MASV together?

Both are asset sharing tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Loom for one show or episode type and MASV for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.