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Loom vs Zendesk

Remote and Distributed Teams · Global

Async Communication

Loom

Remote and Distributed Teams · Global

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Customer Support

Zendesk

Mid-Market & Enterprise Support Teams · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricLoomZendesk
Starting Price$12.5/moBetter$55/mo
API Rate Limit100 req/min200 req/minBetter
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryAsync CommunicationCustomer Support
ComplianceGDPR, SOC2, CCPAGDPR, SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA
Hosting RegionsUS, EUUS-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East
Native Integrations6 listedBetter6 listed

Loom — Key Specs

  • 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

Zendesk — Key Specs

  • Industry standard for enterprise customer support — 100,000+ businesses
  • AI Agents handle tier-1 support automatically — deflects 40%+ of tickets
  • Sunshine Platform allows custom CRM objects and workflows
  • Marketplace with 1,500+ apps and integrations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, Loom or Zendesk?+

Loom starts at $12.5/mo, which is lower than Zendesk at $55/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — Loom or Zendesk?+

Both support GDPR, SOC2, CCPA. Zendesk additionally supports HIPAA, ISO27001.

Which has a higher API rate limit — Loom or Zendesk?+

Zendesk has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Loom: 100 req/min. Zendesk: 200 req/min.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

Loom is evaluated for Remote and Distributed Teams in Global with hosting regions: US, EU. Zendesk has hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 10 July 2026

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