Loom vs Competitors
Discover how Loom stands out compared to other popular platforms in terms of modularity, flexibility, and scalability.
| Product | Type | Strengths | Limitations / What Loom Does Better | Real Value of Loom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loom | Modular Platform / SaaS + on-prem | - Total modularity: select your modules/extensions - Exportable and self-hosted - Connects to existing projects - Cloud or on-prem - Extension marketplace - Open-source starter pack | - Some features (CRM, invoicing, tasks) exist in other tools | Complete freedom for companies: build what you want, migrate or sync with existing systems |
| Odoo | All-in-one ERP/CRM | - Very comprehensive features (ERP, CRM, accounting, HR, e-commerce) - Active community | - Fully integrated → hard to pick only what you need - Not trivial to self-host or fully customize - Paid for some apps | Loom offers flexibility: pick your modules, self-host if desired, no need to take everything |
| Zoho | All-in-one SaaS suite | - Wide range of cloud apps - Internal integrations | - Closed → hard to interconnect with existing projects - User-based pricing | Loom allows connection to existing projects, SaaS or self-hosted, without locking you in |
| Notion | Workspace / Content management | - Simple, flexible interface - Collaboration and lightweight database | - Limited ERP or business automation - SaaS only, not self-hosted | Loom combines data management, business modules, SaaS + on-prem, while remaining fully customizable |
| Monday.com | Project / workflow management | - Visual interface, team collaboration | - Closed, SaaS only - Not a complete ERP or CRM system | Loom provides full modularity, export, self-hosting, and can become a complete OS |
| Slack | Communication / Collaboration | - Real-time communication, integrations | - No business/ERP management - SaaS only | Loom includes messaging + business modules, while remaining modular and extensible |
Why Loom is Unique
Section titled “Why Loom is Unique”Loom is designed for maximum flexibility and freedom. Unlike other platforms:
- You choose exactly which modules to use.
- You can export modules as standalone apps or self-host.
- You maintain full control over your data and architecture.
- You benefit from modern UX, scalable architecture, and an open ecosystem.
Loom is not just a tool, it’s a platform and ecosystem that adapts to your project needs, not the other way around.