Loom or PlanetScale?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

PlanetScalewins 4 of 7 categories
Loom

Loom

Record quick videos of your screen and cam

4.6/5
|28,000 reviews
2
Wins
2015
Founded
mid
Price
WINNER
PlanetScale

PlanetScale

The database for developers

4.6/5
|8,000 reviews
4
Wins
2018
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

80
Features & Functionality
PlanetScale wins
85
95
Ease of Use
Loom wins
90
82
Integrations
Loom wins
80
78
Pricing & Value
78
75
Customer Support
PlanetScale wins
80
78
Scalability
PlanetScale wins
95
82
Security & Compliance
PlanetScale wins
88
Loom

Loom excels at

Ease of UseIntegrations
PlanetScale

PlanetScale excels at

Features & FunctionalityCustomer SupportScalabilitySecurity & Compliance

Pros & Cons

Loom

Loom

Super easy to use
Quick recordings
Great for async work
AI transcriptions
Limited editing features
Video length limits
PlanetScale

PlanetScale

Database branching (like Git)
Non-blocking schema changes
Incredible scale (Vitess)
Developer workflow focus
MySQL only
Newer platform

The Bottom Line

Choose Loom if you want...

  • Async communication
  • Product demos
  • Training and onboarding
  • Design feedback

Choose PlanetScale if you want...

  • Developers
  • MySQL users
  • Scaling startups
  • CI/CD workflows

Our pick: PlanetScale — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Loom is the better choice if you prioritize ease of use or integrations.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Loom

Loom

Free Trial

Try Loom free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

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G2
4.791810531130478
(1,796)
LeaderHigh Performer
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Capterra
4.652712226279845
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TrustpilotGood
3.541626408344973
(420)
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Last updated: 2026-12-10
PlanetScale

PlanetScale

Free Trial

Try PlanetScale free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.216338108859717
(2,319)
LeaderHigh Performer
View reviews
Capterra
4.300159578539707
(984)
View reviews
TrustpilotGood
4.05646820857771
(556)
View reviews
Last updated: 2026-12-10