Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Loom vs Jira
Remote and Distributed Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Loom | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $12.5/mo | $0/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 200 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Async Communication | Project Management |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 8 listedBetter |
Loom — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Record screen + camera in 1 click
- ✓Eliminates unnecessary meetings
- ✓AI auto-transcription + summaries
- ✓Ideal for async standups in distributed African teams
- ✓Acquired by Atlassian — enterprise-ready
Jira — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Free plan supports up to 10 users with full scrum and kanban boards
- ✓Deep GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket integration auto-links every PR to an issue
- ✓Advanced Roadmaps visualises cross-team dependencies at the programme level
- ✓Atlassian Intelligence AI writes issue descriptions and summarises sprint progress
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Loom or Jira?+
Jira starts at Free plan available, which is lower than Loom at $12.5/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Loom and Jira list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2, CCPA in their vendor documentation. Jira additionally lists ISO27001, HIPAA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Loom or Jira?+
Jira has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus Loom at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Loom and Jira support?+
Loom lists hosting regions: US, EU. Jira lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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