We use Zoom for conference calls of a comparatively large scale.
Solutions Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Good audio and video quality, ease of use, accountability and intuitiveness
Pros and Cons
- "I rate Zoom as an eight out of ten, owing to the quality of its video and audio, its accountability, ease of use and intuitiveness."
- "The technical support is very bad."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I rate Zoom as an eight out of ten, owing to the quality of its video and audio, its accountability, ease of use and intuitiveness. The UIs are very easy. Everything on Zoom is good.
What needs improvement?
The technical support is very bad. If one is using Zoom SDK for building up his internal tool, then the support he can expect on a Mac OS is very bad. There will not be support for the latest version of the Xcode and development involvement. There are many challenges and integration is difficult. These are some of the issues which have been relayed to me by certain developers.
There is an issue with the integrations with custom applications. If, say, I am using Zoom SDK for customizing a product, I would encounter difficulty in integrating it with one of my native products. The technical expertise and documentation provided is very poor and that won't help the developers integrate everything smoothly.
I have encountered certain difficulties with Zoom screen-sharing and multi-use of sharing. There should exist the ability to share for multiple users.
How are customer service and support?
Zoom's technical support is very bad. The technical documentation and expertise they provide is very poor and does not facilitate an entirely smooth integration by the developers.
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What about the implementation team?
We integrated in-house. However, the responses we received to the many questions we posted on the Zoom developer portal were not good, lacking prioritization.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
In addition to the solution, we evaluated Zudy VINYL, but noticed that the packages they offer are a bit on the costly side.
What other advice do I have?
A friend of mine customized Zoom for one of his solutions.
We are working with customers on multiple solutions, as we are part of a service provider company. We have the technology tools that our customers require.
Our Zoom use spans the entire organization. Mainly managers make use of it and sharing will be done with the team. We generally use Microsoft Teams for internal communication.
I rate Zoom as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

OEM Medical & Defense Business Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to set up, simple to use, and very stable
Pros and Cons
- "It's got a simple, easy-to-understand user interface."
- "There were some security issues early on, however, they have fixed the problem, and now it is fine."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
It's got a simple, easy-to-understand user interface.
The solution is stable.
The product scales well.
The installation is very easy.
What needs improvement?
I cannot recall coming across any missing features. It works well enough.
I've never had any issues with the product itself.
There were some security issues early on, however, they have fixed the problem, and now it is fine.
The solution could always use better performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for two years now. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is very good. It's reliable and works when you need it to. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
You can scale this solution. If you need to expand it, you can do so in order to incorporate more people.
We have a few thousand users that use the product in our company currently. It's pretty widely used.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't had any issues with the product. Therefore, I've never spoken with technical support. I cannot comment on how helpful they would be, or how responsive due to never having dealt with them directly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also use Microsoft Teams, and I prefer using that over Zoom.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not overly complex or difficult. It's quite straightforward and very simple. A user shouldn't have any problem with the process.
What about the implementation team?
I can handle the implementation myself. I do not need the assistance of an integrator or consultant. The entire deployment is very quick.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't have any details in regards to the licensing or the general cost. It's not an aspect of the solution I deal with.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten overall. I've mostly been happy with its capabilities.
I would recommend the solution to other users or organizations.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Principal Consultant - HCM at Oracle
Is stable and easy to install, and functions well
Pros and Cons
- "It functions well. I have had no issues with attaching files to chats."
- "The video quality should be better. Sometimes when there are updates at the backend, Zoom won't respond properly during that time."
What is most valuable?
It functions well. I have had no issues with attaching files to chats.
What needs improvement?
The video quality should be better. Sometimes when there are updates at the backend, Zoom won't respond properly during that time.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Zoom for quite a while, both before the pandemic and post-pandemic, in a much more hands-on way.
It's a cloud solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zoom is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's quite scalable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
Zoom functions pretty well, and I would rate it at nine on a scale from one to ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
VP Product at Medint
Reasonable price, easy to install, and works well
Pros and Cons
- "I'm using it only for meetings, and it is good for me. It provides options for remote control and screen sharing."
- "If anything, the updates could be less frequent."
What is our primary use case?
I am using it for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
I'm using it only for meetings, and it is good for me. It provides options for remote control and screen sharing.
What needs improvement?
If anything, the updates could be less frequent.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a couple of years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have about 120 users who are using this solution. We don't have any plans to increase its usage.
How are customer service and support?
We connected with them only once.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used to work with Skype in the past, but we are not using that. This is the solution that we chose. I don't care whether it is Webex, Skype, Meet, or something else, as long as it works and it is stable.
How was the initial setup?
It took me minutes. That's all.
What about the implementation team?
I can install it on my own. There is no need for a technical person.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is reasonable. It has a monthly license.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reliable, scalable, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "Zoom is easy to use and you can have a session with someone with a few mouse clicks. It is easier to use than Microsoft Teams."
- "The free version of Zoom only allows you to have a call session for approximately 45 minutes. This should be extended."
What is most valuable?
Zoom is easy to use and you can have a session with someone with a few mouse clicks. It is easier to use than Microsoft Teams.
What needs improvement?
The free version of Zoom only allows you to have a call session for approximately 45 minutes. This should be extended.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Zoom within the last 12 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found Zoom to be stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zoom is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the support from Zoom.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used other similar solutions to Zoom, such as Microsoft Teams. I found that Zoom is better than Microsoft Teams.
What other advice do I have?
Zoom is a very good tool as long as you have a good connection.
I rate Zoom a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Technical Manager at Secur Links
Simple installation, user-friendly, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Zoom is user-friendliness."
- "Zoom could be more scalable."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Zoom in our company for internal and external meetings for customer presentations. Additionally, we use it for remote access.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Zoom is user-friendliness.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Zoom is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zoom could be more scalable.
We have approximately 40 people using the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted the support from Zoom.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Webex previously. My organization's choice is to use Zoom and I am familiar with it.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is of Zoom is very easy and user-friendly. The process can take a few minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I can do the implementation myself. You subscribe and use the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a subscription to use the solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I prefer Zoom to other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to personal users and organizations.
I rate Zoom a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Solution Architect & Presales Lead at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
User-friendly, easy to access, and has a nice user interface
Pros and Cons
- "You don't need to be technical in order to use it."
- "Zoom should improve aspects of its security."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
You just need the internet to access it.
As a user, you can just download it. People can send the link and a person can download it very easily. It offers very easy access.
It's user-friendly. You don't need to be technical in order to use it.
The user interface is very friendly.
Everything is plugged right into your browser. It's nice and simple.
The solution is very stable.
What needs improvement?
I've found the scalability to be okay, however, at the same time, it's somewhat limited.
The dashboard is a bit limited, however, it meets our day-to-day requirements.
Zoom should improve aspects of its security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for the last three years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
You can only really have 100 users at a time. That said, for us, it's not an issue. It can scale to meet our needs. We wouldn't go beyond that threshold.
In our company, everyone uses the product, including management.
I'm not sure if there are plans to increase usage. That would be based on a decision made by corporate.
How are customer service and support?
I've never directly dealt with Zoom technical support. We have our own internal IT team. If we run into problems with anything, we turn to them. Therefore, I can't speak to how helpful Zoom is if customers have issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have also used Cisco WebEx. We used it about three years ago. My understanding is that WebEx is a bit more secure than Zoom.
How was the initial setup?
The product does not require any installation. It automatically just plugs in, actually. You click on a link and you can start using it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not sure about the licensing. Our technical team handles these aspects. I can't speak to the exact costs as I don't buy it myself.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just an end-user.
We are using the latest version of the solution. It's cloud-based and therefore always updated.
I'd recommend the solution to others.
I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Director at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Multiplatform, offers screen sharing capabilities, good sound and video quality
Pros and Cons
- "The screen sharing capability is useful for teaching."
- "Zoom is not a good product for webinars."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Zoom for virtual meetings. Some of the meetings are only with two people, meeting one-on-one for teaching.
What is most valuable?
The screen sharing capability is useful for teaching.
What needs improvement?
Zoom is not a good product for webinars. In a webinar, you have a presenter and maybe a co-presenter, with a lot of people listening, perhaps sending questions. Zoom is more for real meetings where everyone has to contribute something, and more than one person is sharing their screen.
Setting up the single sign-on took a little bit more time. It's a really nice feature to have because people can't remember passwords, so they tend to be too simple.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Zoom for the past year and a half.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a very stable platform.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zoom is a scalable product. For the client that I am administering Zoom for, we have a few hundred users and everyone in the organization can make a Zoom account.
How are customer service and support?
I have not been in contact with technical support from Zoom.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In addition to Zoom, I am currently using Microsoft Teams. I have used Webex in the past but I don't really like it. I have never personally hosted a meeting using Webex, but I have been an attendee. My impression is that Webex is more suitable for webinars.
The image and sound quality are better on Zoom than on Microsoft Teams.
These are different products for different environments and different occasions.
How was the initial setup?
Zoom is easy to install and set up. It takes maybe five minutes to complete.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is some basic functionality that's free but if you want to host longer meetings and have more participants, then there is a licensing fee. In fact, the costs of this could be cheaper.
The license for Zoom is something that people will be willing to pay as long as it remains superior to products like Microsoft Teams, in terms of audio and visual quality.
What other advice do I have?
My brother is a big fan of Linux, and I got him to use a Zoom version that was built for Linux.
One thing to keep in mind is that Zoom costs money and if somebody already has a Microsoft Teams account, the only reason for them to use Zoom is the improved quality of service. As long as the quality difference is big enough, we will continue to use Zoom. Microsoft tends to get better over time and if Microsoft Teams becomes good enough, it will be difficult for Zoom to keep its place in the market.
Overall, Zoom is a good product and I recommend it for video conferencing. That is what it's made for. The fact that it's a standalone product has certain benefits. For example, Microsoft Teams is integrated with everything from Microsoft. It works well for those use cases but sometimes, you just don't want that. I expect that Zoom will eventually integrate more with other products from Microsoft but I actually hope that they don't. They would be recreating something that is already there.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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