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.
* 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.
Zoom Alternatives
Other Video Conferencing tools you might consider.