ClickUp vs Loom

ClickUp vs Loom: Which Tool Wins for Australian Businesses in 2026?

Thinking of switching from ClickUp to Loom (or vice versa)? This comparison covers features, costs, and migration considerations to help mid-market Australian businesses make an informed decision.

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Features compared
50+
Clients advised
98%
Client retention
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Years experience

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature ratings for ClickUp and Loom.

Task management

ClickUp

Loom

Loom has a notable advantage in task management.

Project views (board/list/timeline)

ClickUp

Loom

For Professional Services that rely on strong project views (board/list/timeline), Loom is the more capable option in our assessment.

Resource management

ClickUp

Loom

When it comes to resource management, ClickUp pulls clearly ahead of Loom — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.

Time tracking

ClickUp

Loom

Both ClickUp and Loom offer comparable time tracking capabilities.

Collaboration tools

ClickUp

Loom

Loom significantly outperforms ClickUp on collaboration tools, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.

Reporting and dashboards

ClickUp

Loom

Both ClickUp and Loom offer comparable reporting and dashboards capabilities.

Messaging features

ClickUp

Loom

When it comes to messaging features, Loom pulls clearly ahead of ClickUp — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.

Video and audio quality

ClickUp

Loom

When it comes to video and audio quality, Loom pulls clearly ahead of ClickUp — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.

File sharing

ClickUp

Loom

ClickUp significantly outperforms Loom on file sharing, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.

Team channels

ClickUp

Loom

When it comes to team channels, Loom pulls clearly ahead of ClickUp — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.

Search and history

ClickUp

Loom

When it comes to search and history, ClickUp pulls clearly ahead of Loom — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.

Security and compliance

ClickUp

Loom

For security and compliance, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage.

Pricing Comparison

General pricing information for each platform.

ClickUp

Free tier; paid from ~$10/user/month

Pricing is indicative only and subject to change. We recommend contacting the vendor for a tailored quote based on your Australian business needs.

Loom

Free tier; paid from ~$15/user/month

Prices shown are approximate and may differ based on your plan, team size, and billing cycle. Verify directly with the vendor for current AUD rates.

Pros & Cons

An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.

ClickUp

Pros

  • Improves visibility across projects
  • Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
  • Solid feature set for its price point
  • Well-established platform with strong market presence
  • Rich data model covering tasks, lists, folders and more

Cons

  • Reporting features often locked behind higher tiers
  • May not suit every workflow without customisation
  • Large ecosystem can make choosing the right integrations overwhelming
  • Customisation may require learning curve

Loom

Pros

  • Active user community and resources
  • Well-documented REST API for custom integrations
  • Well-established platform with strong market presence
  • Keeps teams aligned across locations
  • Handles key data types like videos and folders

Cons

  • Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
  • No real-time webhook support — relies on polling for sync
  • Support response times vary by plan tier
  • Per-user pricing can be costly for larger teams

Best For

Which tool suits which use case.

Choose ClickUp if you need

  • Real-time data sync across platforms
  • Complex data models (tasks, lists, folders and more)
  • Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
  • Workflow management
  • Task and project tracking

Choose Loom if you need

  • Team collaboration
  • Education organisations
  • Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
  • Moderate data needs (videos, folders)
  • Professional Services businesses

Expert Verdict

Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.

Clever Ops Recommendation

ClickUp has a significantly broader integration ecosystem than Loom, which can be a decisive factor if you rely on connecting multiple tools. That said, Loom may still be the better choice if its core features align more closely with your needs. Clever Ops evaluates the full picture — not just integration counts — when advising mid-market Australian businesses.

Migration Notes

What to know about switching between ClickUp and Loom.

Migrating Between ClickUp and Loom

A successful migration from ClickUp to Loom (or vice versa) is not just about data — it is about your team. Clever Ops handles the technical migration of folders, spaces, comments and custom fields, but we also provide hands-on training so your team is confident on the new platform from day one. The full process, including training, typically takes 4-8 weeks.

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