FreeConference.com vs. Zoom Phone

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
FreeConference.com
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
FreeConference is a telephony and VoIP software solution from FreeConference.N/A
Zoom Phone
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Built on Zoom's platform, Zoom's cloud phone consolidates business communication and collaboration into a single system. Available in 40+ countries, with expandable coverage through a bring-your-own-carrier offering, Zoom Phone supports inbound and outbound calling through the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Features: Post call summary & next steps A post-call summary from Zoom’s AI Companion keeps the focus on the conversation instead of…
$10
per month per user
Pricing
FreeConference.comZoom Phone
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
US & Canada Metered
$10
per month per user
US & Canada Unlimited
$15
per month per user
Global Select
$20
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FreeConference.comZoom Phone
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsNo fees for emergency 911 Service No fees for compliance and administrative cost recovery Fee No 10DLC SMS fees
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
FreeConference.comZoom Phone
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
FreeConference.comZoom Phone
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
FreeConference.com
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Zoom Phone
9.5
32 Ratings
17% above category average
Call reports10.01 Ratings9.420 Ratings
Hosted PBX00 Ratings10.014 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)00 Ratings9.719 Ratings
User templates00 Ratings9.216 Ratings
Directory of employee names00 Ratings9.228 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
FreeConference.com
9.0
3 Ratings
7% above category average
Zoom Phone
9.2
33 Ratings
9% above category average
Call recording9.03 Ratings9.931 Ratings
Answering rules00 Ratings9.930 Ratings
Call park00 Ratings9.924 Ratings
Call screening00 Ratings9.923 Ratings
Message alerts00 Ratings9.728 Ratings
VoIP system collaboration
Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Product A and Product B
FreeConference.com
8.0
3 Ratings
0% below category average
Zoom Phone
9.6
21 Ratings
18% above category average
Video conferencing8.02 Ratings9.520 Ratings
Audio conferencing8.03 Ratings9.520 Ratings
Video screen sharing00 Ratings9.720 Ratings
Instant messaging00 Ratings9.717 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
FreeConference.com
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Ratings
Zoom Phone
9.9
32 Ratings
22% above category average
Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings9.928 Ratings
Mobile app for Android00 Ratings10.022 Ratings
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FreeConference.comZoom Phone
Small Businesses
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 8.3 out of 10
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 8.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 8.3 out of 10
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 8.3 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
Score 9.0 out of 10
Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
FreeConference.comZoom Phone
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(3 ratings)
9.4
(35 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.6
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
FreeConference.comZoom Phone
Likelihood to Recommend
iotum
FreeConference.com is best suited when the big-name video conferencing brands are simply not working. It offers an alternative when compatibility seems to be an issue when attempting to video conference. It is less appropriate for first invitations since most people are not familiar with the brand.
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Zoom
We found out, the hard way, that Zoom Meeting is not the same as Zoom Webinar, and there is a significant cost difference. The Zoom Workplace is a great tool, and I am learning that there a many ways to customize it for our company.
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Pros
iotum
  • I love the ability to make long distance calls without charge.
  • I was delighted when they added the ability to screen share and show my slides to my customers.
  • I also love that FreeConference.com immediately provides replays of your meetings - in case somebody wasn't able to attend live.
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Zoom
  • Transcribes voicemails. Great for those verbose folks that leave long voicemails.
  • Loud and clear volume quality! Great in a busy office with lots of people talking.
  • Easy to keep track of who has called me. Has Caller ID which is helpful.
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Cons
iotum
  • Not being able to use 800 number (toll free).
  • The website interface could be spruced up a bit.
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Zoom
  • We needed to link each of our team members' personal emails to the Zoom account so we have to filter VM notifications out of our personal accounts.
  • It'd be nice if you could set business hours through the webpage to include a lunch break so that you don't have to manually go in to edit.
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Likelihood to Renew
iotum
No answers on this topic
Zoom
Integrated into our network. System wide access. Staff are comfortable with the product
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Usability
iotum
No answers on this topic
Zoom
Zoom Phone has a very sleek design which makes it very easy to operate and use both in the setting up of and interacting in a meeting space. That being said, certain features can seem a bit crowded while trying to screen share or display video which somewhat defeats the purpose of the application as compared to a standard conference call.
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Support Rating
iotum
No answers on this topic
Zoom
Support have been great during the time for implementing Zoom Phones to our team of 50 people. There were times where they kept supporting us through links but more and more we had actual people getting back to us via emails so we are very happy overall. The product is so great, too.
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Alternatives Considered
iotum
Call quality is very similar to the above products. However, most of our community partners and collaborators are not aware of FreeConference and are thus less able to utilize it without prompting and sometimes assistance from us.
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Zoom
The big draw for us to Zoom Phone is that they shook up the market. They entered the phone market by taking their overwhelming success in video conferencing, and bringing that innovation and skill to designing a game changing phone system. There is really not much difference among the other systems, except maybe their interface. They're a dime a dozen. Zoom does things differently, focusing in on the needs of the end users, and delivers a solid system that is worry free for I.T. departments
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Return on Investment
iotum
  • BEST ROI ever! It's all free and has let me access people globally. Thanks!
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Zoom
  • Easier to establish and connect with new users, especially since we do not need to obtain a desktop phone for new employees and existing modern technology can support Zoom Workplace functionality
  • The ability to send gifs, funny messages, or responses within the day to day business truly lifts up our spirits, adds some humor to the day. I see that as a very positive thing with our team!
  • If some of our more seasoned and traditional employees are reluctant to Zoom Workplace, we are at a loss. This is not Zoom Workplace's fault necessarily, but when an employee refuses to download the app or maintain their account, its a challenge to add "External" employees and keep them in the loop in the same capacity
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ScreenShots

Zoom Phone Screenshots

Screenshot of the Zoom AI for business phone communications, available at no additional costScreenshot of Zoom's integrated workflowsScreenshot of the Call Handling Panel