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Overview

What is Zoom?

Zoom helps consolidate communications and collaboration in the boardroom, classroom, operating room, and everywhere. Zoom is an intelligent collaboration platform that makes connecting easier, more immersive, and more dynamic. Zoom technology facilitates collaboration through solutions like Zoom Team Chat, Phone,…

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Recent Reviews

Zoom does the job

10 out of 10
April 08, 2024
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I use Zoom to hold meetings when we can't be together because of distance or disease. I started using it to teach remotely, and was very …
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Zoom Review

1 out of 10
January 19, 2024
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In my experience, it uses too much RAM, so if you have less than 16GB RAM, your computer will freeze when using Zoom. The desktop Zoom …
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Awards

Products that are considered exceptional by their customers based on a variety of criteria win TrustRadius awards. Learn more about the types of TrustRadius awards to make the best purchase decision. More about TrustRadius Awards

Popular Features

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  • Desktop sharing (702)
    8.1
    81%
  • Meeting initiation (690)
    7.9
    79%
  • High quality audio (707)
    7.7
    77%
  • High quality video (709)
    7.6
    76%

Reviewer Pros & Cons

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Video Reviews

18 videos

Zoom: How Video Conferencing Let a Music Producer Stay on Beat
04:15
Information Services Managers uses Zoom Exclusively: User Review
01:21
User Review: Zoom Resolves the Struggles of Planning Meetings as Communication Goes Virtual
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Pricing

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Add-On Zoom Translated Captions

$5

Cloud
per month per license

Add-On - Zoom Whiteboard

$24.90

Cloud
per year

Pro

$149.90

Cloud
per year per user

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://zoom.us/pricing/?utm_source=Tru…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Features

Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software

Features related to the performance, reliability & compatibility of web conferencing and webinar (online events) software.

7.2
Avg 8.1

Screen Sharing

Features related to remote screen sharing capabilities.

7.5
Avg 8.0

Online Meetings / Events

Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.

7.5
Avg 7.9

Online Events Collaboration

Features related to collaboration between attendees during web conferences, webinars, and other online events.

7.3
Avg 7.7

Online Events Security

Features related to the security of meetings and other events held via web conferencing/webinar software.

7.2
Avg 7.5

Cloud PBX

A cloud PBX system is based on cloud computing technology where data is stored and transferred over the intenet without any need for on-site PBX equipment

6.2
Avg 8.2

Call Management

Customized phone system settings

7.1
Avg 8.2

Mobile apps

Apps are compatible with mobile devices.

7.7
Avg 8.6

Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration

UCaaS platforms allow teams to collaborate internally in one central space.

6
Avg 7.5
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Product Details

What is Zoom?

Zoom is a collaboration platform designed to make connecting easier, more immersive, and more dynamic for businesses and individuals. Zoom technology facilitates modern collaboration through solutions like Team Chat, Phone, Meetings, omnichannel cloud Contact Center, AI Companion, and Whiteboard.

Zoom Features

Cloud PBX Features

  • Supported: Hosted PBX
  • Supported: Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
  • Supported: Directory of employee names

Call Management Features

  • Supported: Answering rules
  • Supported: Call recording
  • Supported: Call park
  • Supported: Call screening
  • Supported: Message alerts
  • Supported: Business SMS/External Messaging
  • Supported: Voicemail Transcription

Mobile apps Features

  • Supported: Mobile app for iOS
  • Supported: Mobile app for Android

Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software Features

  • Supported: High quality audio
  • Supported: High quality video

Online Meetings / Events Features

  • Supported: Scheduling
  • Supported: Calendar integration
  • Supported: Meeting initiation
  • Supported: Record meetings / events

Screen Sharing Features

  • Supported: Desktop sharing

Online Events Collaboration Features

  • Supported: Live chat

Online Events Security Features

  • Supported: User authentication
  • Supported: Participant roles & permissions

Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration Features

  • Supported: Centralized communications management
  • Supported: Team messaging
  • Supported: Team document sharing
  • Supported: Call and meeting analytics

Zoom Videos

Zoom Workplace is an AI-powered collaboration platform.
Zoom is the official unified communications platform for MLB™, powering their Replay Operations Center, MLB.tv™ fan experience, and even the MLB Draft™ with Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone and Zoom Contact Center.

Zoom Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Blackberry, Mobile Web
Supported CountriesNorth America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia
Supported LanguagesEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

Zoom helps consolidate communications and collaboration in the boardroom, classroom, operating room, and everywhere. Zoom is an intelligent collaboration platform that makes connecting easier, more immersive, and more dynamic. Zoom technology facilitates collaboration through solutions like Zoom Team Chat, Phone, Meetings, omnichannel cloud Contact Center, smart recordings, and Whiteboard.

Webex Meetings, GoTo Meeting, and Microsoft Teams are common alternatives for Zoom.

Reviewers rate Call recording and Mobile app for iOS highest, with a score of 8.3.

The most common users of Zoom are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Reviews

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I personally use Zoom as a tool for teaching seminar material to students. It allows me to use a live format for my instruction, and addresses the problem of reaching students across states and countries.
Christine Guenette | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Zoom at every level of my business, from meetings with collaborators, to recording interviews, to meeting with clients. Zoom helps me connect with people from all over the world.
November 02, 2017

Zoom room

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Zoom for group and individual consultation of clinicians. I appreciate the clarity of the video and audio. It is as if I am conducting an in person group in my office. Although I have not opted to use it, knowing I can record a meeting is helpful. It’s quite user friendly for myself and group participants. The annual cost is quite low. The only negative comment I would make is that I can’t seem to find out how I can speak to a customer service representative with specific questions I have about uploading videos during a meeting. I’ve even upgraded to Zoom business even though I don’t need services offered, basic Zoom is adequate for my needs. I have only been able to find “frequently asked questions”. Apparently, my question is not among them.
Rocky Kev | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Zoom is a part of our business. We are a remote company, and we use Zoom and Slack to keep our team connected. From meetings with the team, working with our clients, to training and troubleshooting with our customers... Zoom is our go to tool. We cannot go back to Skype.
Michael Kim | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Zoom is being used across our whole organization. It's solving a huge business problem by allowing us to have a reliable web conference that provides extremely clear video during video conferences, while also having very few technical issues.

We have also held webinars with more than 100 viewers. Our customers have rarely had issues joining our Zoom conferences for calls as well. Zoom is used for all of our internal meetings, customer calls, sales calls, etc. It's extremely easy to install and use. It's MUCH better than GoToMeeting, WebEx, Blue Jeans, or ANY other web conference tool out there!
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have been seeking ways to become more effective and efficient in internal communications and have tried out a number of video communications platforms. While infants in the use of the Zoom platform, we very quickly see the potential for this software to solve many of our current communications problems. Most recently, we held a number of training sessions spanning a radius of 1200 KM. Normally we would have brought the 40 participants to a central location. Zoom has saved us untold hours and the costs of travel, meals, accommodations. In return, we received solid video connections and excellent audio communications. The record feature is an essential element for us. Following our meetings we can distribute the record of meeting to include those who were unable to attend. Even more exciting is seeing the potential for even more creative was in which this platform will benefit us.
Eric Levanduski | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I am an independent livestreamer on twitch.tv and I utilize Zoom as my video conferencing software of choice for capturing video/audio for my livestreams with business partners and clients. My broadcasting requires capturing the video of teams of coworkers being able to communicate with each other with video for around 4 hours of broadcasting.
Gina Rodkey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I am the host for a weekly virtual show. There are approximately 300 in our group of Accountants, Bookkeepers, IT consultants and other professionals that support small businesses. We usually have anywhere from 6 to 20 members join us each week. We started our weekly meetings using Google's YouTube live, "Hangouts." We had technical difficulties almost every week, and it never got better. I was introduced to Zoom by a colleague, stopped using Hangouts and started using Zoom. I used the free version for several months, and liked it so much I purchased the Pro Version. Technical difficulties are very rare and usually associated with a poor internet connection. I record our weekly meeting and then upload the MP4 to YouTube and publish. I often copy the chat text if there are web links to the items discussed during the meeting and post in the comments.
Sam Tackeff | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Zoom daily as the primary video communication platform with clients, leads, and peers. I use a variety of different ways: 1-1 conversations, team meetings, and webinars. As a user, I'm also using Zoom daily in interactions with other companies.

It's a better alternative to other video conferencing and webinar software; is easier to use than competitors, has clearer video quality, and is simple to send a link to clients for a 5-second download. I don't have to worry about platforms.
Steena Brown | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I am a life coach who hosts individual and group video sessions on zoom. Zoom is the most reliable platform I have found that is easy to use for my clients no matter what technology they have access to (phone, computer, etc.). My recordings always come out well and I love that the audio is already split from the video when it downloads!
Corey Calder | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Zoom is being used across our entire organization. We initially bought it for our sales and customer success teams, but since we have other departments often engaging with others, it was an easy decision to expand to almost everyone at the company except our development team. We also have leveraged Zoom for Webinars, but it most often is used for one-to-one meetings with customers or prospects.

Zoom helps us connect easily with customers on a conference line. We can either view the other individual with the camera or just use voice. We also have the ability to easily record the call or demo so we can send them a link and review it later. It is a conferencing platform with a lot of options to solve various needs and also is cost effective.
Tim Brownson - Life Coach Trainer | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Zoom to train other life, business and wellness coaches on a weekly basis with usually between 10 and 12 people on a call all using the camera so we can interact easily. I also now use it as my preferred method of meeting with clients and even doing consultations.
October 31, 2017

Zoom Review

Sonja Kassis Stetzler, MA, RDN, CPC | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Zoom to work with remote clients and hold virtual meetings with remote people on my team.By using a video platform for meetings, people are more focused and engaged, and less likely to be doing other work while we are meeting than if we were just meeting by phone. We re able to share screens and connect visually to the content being discussed.
Bill Reed | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Zoom for international meetings; education across multiple platforms and countries; breakout groups within those educational forms; and general communication. We find the user interface straight forward and the fidelity more consistent than other platforms.
October 27, 2017

Zoom zooms!!

Newell Eaton | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use it routinely for coaching calls, design conversations with other team members, facilitating group meetings and delivering training workshops. It works pretty consistently in local, regional and international conversations. It allows us to look at work together and to record what we did. That's really helpful for folks who can't make the call and avoids redundant conversations.
October 27, 2017

Stay Connected with Zoom

Marilyn Maze | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We communicate by Zoom every morning between our Baltimore office and our Manila office and review the projects for the day. We use it for training (share the screen), for joint editing, for reviewing issues and making joint decisions about next steps, and for assuring understanding by watching each other set up projects.
October 26, 2017

Zoom-Time

Mark Cruver, M. Ed. CSA, CEP | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Zoom in many contexts within my consulting firm. I use it for Committee Meetings from within the Professional Organizations of which I'm a member. I also use it to collaborate with colleagues from across the country and more directly, I use it with high school students who cannot get to the office for our meetings! It's a fantastic tool!
Libby Northcraft-Grier | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
WYTV7 Christian Broadcasters Network is a non-profit social media and radio broadcast organization. We use Zoom to meet people where they are via Zoom in order to interview them to share life stories. Zoom allows us to use the audio for our podcasters. Which sometimes gives a clear audible sound. Our Christian Music Network uses Zoom to interview guests and talk with our listeners during live episodes.
Paul Katz | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As a consultant with clients across the US, I use Zoom to maintain and support relationships and professional support daily. I insist on video conferencing (rather than phone calls) with clients. Zoom is simple, powerful and effective. Most of my clients have now navigated to also using Zoom to communicate internally in their organizations.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Zoom across our company; some users have the free version, some users have the paid version. If we have people who go on long online meetings, we get them a paid account so they won't be kicked out of their session after 45 minutes. Zoom is used for remote client meetings, which require screen sharing, passing the control of screen, and recording the online meeting.
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