Loomio
Decision-making software
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What is Loomio
Loomio is a collaborative decision-making platform used to structure discussions, run proposals, and capture group decisions. It is typically used by teams, communities, cooperatives, and distributed organizations that need transparent, asynchronous participation. The product centers on discussion threads tied to formal decision tools (for example, proposals and polls) to document outcomes and rationale. Loomio is commonly deployed as a standalone workspace rather than a full product management or board-portal suite.
Structured group decision workflows
Loomio provides built-in mechanisms to move from discussion to a recorded decision, such as proposals and polling-style decision tools. This helps teams avoid decisions getting lost in chat or email threads. The workflow supports capturing context, objections, and final outcomes in one place. It fits organizations that need repeatable decision patterns across many topics.
Asynchronous participation support
The platform is designed for distributed groups where participants contribute on their own schedules. Decision items remain open for input over time, which can reduce meeting load and improve inclusion for different time zones. The discussion-plus-decision format makes it easier to review what happened later. This is useful for governance-heavy groups that need traceability.
Clear record of outcomes
Loomio keeps a persistent record of proposals, votes/responses, and related discussion. This can improve accountability by showing what was decided, when, and with what level of agreement. The resulting audit trail is easier to reference than informal messaging tools. It supports teams that need to document decisions for stakeholders or compliance processes.
Not a full board portal
Loomio focuses on collaborative decision-making rather than end-to-end board management. Organizations that require board-book creation, advanced meeting management, or specialized governance features may need additional tools. It is less oriented toward formal board workflows than dedicated board management platforms. This can increase tool sprawl for executive or regulated environments.
Limited product planning depth
Compared with broader product discovery and roadmap systems, Loomio is not designed to manage complex product hierarchies, prioritization frameworks, or portfolio roadmaps. Teams looking for integrated feedback intake, scoring models, and roadmap publishing may find gaps. Loomio can capture decisions but typically does not replace a full product operations stack. Integrations may be needed to connect decisions to delivery tracking.
Adoption requires facilitation
Effective use often depends on consistent facilitation practices (clear proposals, deadlines, and decision rules). Without agreed norms, discussions can remain open-ended and decisions may stall. Teams accustomed to real-time chat may need change management to shift to structured, asynchronous decision cycles. This can slow initial rollout and reduce engagement if not managed.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Commercial: $39 per month or $399 per year; Nonprofit: $29 per month or $299 per year | Up to 30 members; No subgroups (as shown on pricing page); Email support; Choice of server (loomio.com USA or loomio.eu Netherlands). 25%–50% nonprofit discounts noted elsewhere on site. Prices in USD, plus sales tax where applicable. |
| Pro | Commercial: $99 per month or $999 per year; Nonprofit: $49 per month or $499 per year | Up to 300 members; Additional members: 100 for $100/year; Unlimited subgroups; Email support; Choice of server (loomio.com or loomio.eu). Prices in USD, plus sales tax where applicable. |
| Private host (single-tenant) | Commercial: $8,999 per year; Nonprofit: $4,999 per year | Single Sign On (SAML/OAuth), your own server with a private database, unlimited users/groups/subgroups, custom branding & domain, direct support from Loomio developers, ISO 27001 in progress, multiple data center location options. Contact sales / talk to us. |
Notes:
- All cloud plans start with a 14-day free trial (no credit card required). See Loomio Help for trial limits (14 days; trial limited to 10 people and 10 threads).
- Nonprofit discounts (25%–50%) are available to qualifying organizations per Loomio documentation.
- Official pricing pages are in USD and note sales tax may apply.
Seller details
Loomio Cooperative Limited
Wellington, New Zealand
2012
Private
https://www.loomio.com/
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