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Microsoft 365 Business vs Zoom Workplace Business comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
Microsoft 365 Business boosts ROI by reducing infrastructure costs, enhancing efficiency, providing security, and ensuring reliable access even offline.
Sentiment score
6.9
Zoom Workplace Business enhances efficiency, cuts costs, supports remote collaboration, and boosts ROI by up to 60% during emergencies.
It also provides good security and the ability for normal users to create simple applications without needing developers.
Project Manager at Protonmail
We are able to cut our communication cost significantly and gain features we could have only dreamed of.
Team Lead at GE
Zoom definitely saves time and makes my work more efficient.
Senior Enterprise Account Executive at a tech company with 51-200 employees
I have seen a return on investment with Zoom Workplace Business, especially in terms of smooth meetings.
Data Engineer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.5
Microsoft 365 Business support is mixed; users find it robust but desire more consistent and faster access when needed.
Sentiment score
5.8
Zoom's ease of use reduces support contact, while resources enhance user self-sufficiency, though support experiences vary.
It would be beneficial if Microsoft had more expert customer support staff.
Project Manager at Protonmail
We have had good support from Microsoft, with responsive and well-trained staff who are very polite.
ICT Manager at Calzavara S.p.A
I haven't needed any support from Microsoft with Microsoft 365 Business; in my three years, I haven't encountered any instances.
asc at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Zoom has one of the best customer support globally, very proactive and responsive, very solution-oriented and professional.
Team Lead at GE
If there's an issue, I reach out to their support, and they respond quickly without major problems.
Consultant at Obeve
There is a wealth of information available on the internet because many users have asked for support and the solutions are published online.
Business Director at central it
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Microsoft 365 Business effectively scales for organizations, offering flexibility, seamless integration, and support for all business sizes while managing costs.
Sentiment score
7.3
Zoom Workplace Business offers scalable solutions for varying group sizes but may require additional licenses and bandwidth considerations.
Scalability is good.
Product Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Microsoft Teams automatically removes noise.
Business Director at central it
It would be ideal if there was an automatic scaling option where you could pay for increased capacity as needed.
Consultant at Obeve
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft 365 Business is praised for stability, outperforming on MacBook with minimal issues, despite occasional minor external setbacks.
Sentiment score
7.9
Zoom Workplace Business is praised for reliability, with few minor issues, outperforming other platforms in various meeting sizes.
The stability of Microsoft 365 Business is rated nine out of ten.
Project Manager at Protonmail
The file-sharing feature in Microsoft 365, specifically using OneDrive, is unreliable.
Managing Director at NaMax Limited
It works properly, and I have never needed to contact support.
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
I didn't have any problem with Zoom, and overall with Zoom, there are no connection issues, stability, or performance problems.
Corporate Development Manager at Komagene
It does take up a lot of computer bandwidth, which can slow down performance, especially when I'm sharing screens.
Director at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Zoom Workplace Business is stable in my experience.
Data Engineer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Users find Microsoft 365 Business overpriced, lacking apps, with non-intuitive tools, requiring better updates, support, security, and collaboration.
Zoom Workplace Business needs security improvements, better user interface, enhanced features, and optimized pricing for improved user satisfaction.
Providing Power BI for a lower package, such as e3, would be beneficial.
Project Manager at Protonmail
Microsoft has very poor security, and Defender is ineffective.
Managing Director at NaMax Limited
The comprehensive nature of the solution justifies the cost.
ICT Manager at Calzavara S.p.A
Creating different teams or channels for specific people, rather than including the entire organization, would be really helpful.
Data Engineer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
For students, it would be beneficial to have access through the university for longer meetings.
Student at a university with 201-500 employees
Sometimes there's an issue with changing links to meetings if someone is the organizer and then they're not anymore.
Customer Success Manager at PeerSpot
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft 365 Business provides competitive pricing but costs can increase with additional features, affected by various organizational factors.
Zoom Workplace Business offers flexible, competitively priced licenses, appealing to enterprises with options for both free and paid versions.
Microsoft 365 is cost-intensive, and alternate options like OpenOffice, LibreOffice, or Google Workspace are not as expensive.
Managing Director at NaMax Limited
The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost.
ICT Manager at Calzavara S.p.A
It could be more affordable.
Project Manager at Protonmail
Zoom Workplace Business is one of the most cost-effective online meeting solutions and virtual meeting solutions.
Team Lead at GE
For education use, having more affordable access through institutions would be beneficial.
Student at a university with 201-500 employees
Zoom could make its pricing more reasonable for individual users.
Finance, Budget & Management Information Systems Reporting Divisional Head (Ibg) at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft 365 Business enhances productivity with integration, collaboration, scalability, and security, making it essential for global businesses.
Zoom Workplace Business offers user-friendly, stable features like recording and screen sharing, with great integration and high-quality audio/video.
Using Teams helps our team's productivity because rather than having to make a proper chart again, if I am reviewing someone else's work and I find a mistake, I'll just do it in Excel and it automatically gets updated in the PPT.
asc at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Mobile access to SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Business saves a lot of time because it does not require physical presence, enabling everyone from various distances to access, save, and read all the manuals, which greatly increases efficiency in our business.
Owner at Nexus Auto system
Microsoft 365 Business integrates well and improves communication, cooperation, and security.
Project Manager at Protonmail
I find screen sharing, video options, providing remote access, chatting, raising hands, and interactive features during meetings to be extremely valuable.
Student at a university with 201-500 employees
the ability to share your screen
Customer Success Manager at PeerSpot
Zoom is user-friendly, straightforward, and easy to connect with.
Finance, Budget & Management Information Systems Reporting Divisional Head (Ibg) at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft 365 Business
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
248
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd), Content Collaboration Platforms (9th)
Zoom Workplace Business
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
233
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Meetings (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. Microsoft 365 Business is designed for Mobile Device Management (MDM) and holds a mindshare of 5.9%, down 7.5% compared to last year.
Zoom Workplace Business, on the other hand, focuses on Virtual Meetings, holds 8.6% mindshare, down 11.5% since last year.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft 365 Business5.9%
Jamf Pro13.1%
NinjaOne7.4%
Other73.6%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Virtual Meetings Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Zoom Workplace Business8.6%
Webex6.8%
Skype for Business5.2%
Other79.4%
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

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Owner at Nexus Auto system
Digital documentation has boosted team efficiency and provides secure remote manual access
The best feature is the mobile access to SharePoint. It is incredibly valuable for our technicians to view wiring diagrams and manuals directly on their tablets while working under a vehicle. It removes the need to walk back to the office, saving about 20 minutes per job. Additionally, the data security features give me peace of mind; even if a tablet is broken in the shop, our business data remains safe in the cloud.
Yifate Yusuf - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead at GE
Unified communication has transformed our collaboration and consistently boosts project delivery
The best features Zoom Workplace Business offers include screen sharing, clear video and audio, online meetings, large-scale events, call management, mobile apps, unified communication platform, and collaboration. The feature I find myself using the most is an AI-powered collaboration platform that is used to streamline communication, increase employee engagement, optimize in-person time, and improve productivity. The screen sharing is very effective and a helpful tool where we are able to screen share with our colleagues and discuss different tasks and project management ideas. Collaboration has become very efficient, and remote working has also become efficient and prevalent in my organization. We have been able to save a lot of time using Zoom Workplace Business. It has been a game-changer. Zoom Workplace Business elevates the experience with Zoom AI Companion included at no additional cost. It is designed to help employees be more productive, collaborate better, enhance their skills, and unlock time savings.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
18%
Performing Arts
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Performing Arts
14%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business113
Midsize Enterprise44
Large Enterprise100
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business99
Midsize Enterprise33
Large Enterprise105
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
I have no idea about the pricing of Microsoft 365 Business, since I'm not the party concerned.
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
I find it very easy to utilize Microsoft 365 Business, and it works for me. Everything is at my fingertips, so I do not know how to suggest improvements. Nothing is easier than paper and filing, bu...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoom?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing were not negotiated, so those details are uncertain.
 

Also Known As

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
Fortinet, Veeva, Proofpoint, Box, Ticketmaster, Trend Micro, Caesars Entertainment, Santa Clara University, Pandora, Stanford Continuing Studies
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