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Zoom

Top Rated

Industry-leading video meetings with webinars, phone, and team chat.

4.7(Editorial)
Free plan available
Any organization needing video meetings

Free trial available

What is Zoom?

Zoom is the leading video communications platform with 300+ million daily meeting participants. Known for reliability and ease of use, it's become synonymous with video meetings.

Key Features

HD Video

Crystal clear video quality with up to 1080p resolution.

Screen Sharing

Share your screen, specific apps, or whiteboard.

Breakout Rooms

Split meetings into smaller groups for focused discussions.

Recording

Record meetings locally or to the cloud with transcription.

Virtual Backgrounds

Replace your background with images or blur.

Zoom Phone

Cloud phone system with calling and SMS.

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • Best-in-class reliability

    Zoom rarely drops calls or experiences quality issues—it just works, even with hundreds of participants.

  • Universal familiarity

    Everyone knows how to join a Zoom meeting, eliminating the "how do I connect?" friction of lesser-known tools.

  • Easy for anyone

    Your least tech-savvy colleague or client can join a Zoom meeting without frustration or support calls.

  • Strong webinar capabilities

    Zoom Webinars supports up to 50,000 attendees with professional features like Q&A, polls, and registration.

What Could Be Better

  • 40-minute limit on free plan

    Free meetings with 3+ participants are cut off at 40 minutes, forcing upgrades or awkward rejoins.

  • Past security concerns

    While largely addressed, Zoom's 2020 "Zoombombing" issues damaged trust that some organizations haven't forgotten.

  • Resource intensive

    Zoom can drain laptop batteries and consume significant CPU, causing fans to spin up during longer calls.

Zoom Pricing

Compare plans and find the right fit for your team.

Free

Popular
$0/month

Get started with core features at no cost.

  • HD Video
  • Screen Sharing
  • Breakout Rooms
Recommended

Professional

$40/month

Advanced features for growing teams and businesses.

  • Everything in Free
  • Recording
  • Virtual Backgrounds
  • Zoom Phone

* Prices shown are estimates. Visit Zoom's website for current pricing.

Our Verdict

Zoom is the default choice for video meetings. Its reliability and ease of use make it hard to beat for most organizations.

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Our Score

4.7/5
Ease of UseExcellent
FeaturesVery Good
ValueExcellent
SupportGood

Quick Facts

Category
Video Conferencing
Starting Price
Free
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Any organization needing video meetings
Last updated December 7, 2024