Works at Hobu Online
Real User
Performs well and good user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "Zoom's interface is nice and has good performance."
  • "I did not see a Whiteboarding feature when using Zoom. They should add this in the next release."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Zoom for virtual meetings in our company internally and externally.

What is most valuable?

Zoom's interface is nice and has good performance.

What needs improvement?

I did not see a Whiteboarding feature when using Zoom. They should add this in the next release.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for approximately one year.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable, However in the early days of the solution there were some bugs, they have fixed those issues. 

Zoom needs good network bandwidth to perform well.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 10 people in my organization using Zoom.

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 previously used OpenMeetings, Skype, TeamViewer, and Webex, I have found Zoom has a better interface and is more organized.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is in the middle range of difficulty, it is not easy and not complex.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of Zoom is a bit expensive.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to others is for them to evaluate all the options and see which is the best fit with the features they want, such as security, whiteboarding, and remote control. Depending on the combination of features required, some other tool might be better.

I rate Zoom an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Project specialist at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Easy to use and has nice features for virtual meeting rooms
Pros and Cons
  • "This is the easiest product to use for videoconferencing."
  • "I like to see the whole screen and sometimes, it is difficult to hide the speaker's picture or my own picture from the forefront of the Zoom screen."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use Zoom for webinars and virtual classes.

At the beginning of the pandemic, we started using Zoom for work. After some time, we switched to Microsoft Teams for that purpose. We talk to our providers using Zoom but it is not common.

This is deployed in a Linux environment.

What is most valuable?

I like the virtual meeting rooms in this product. They are very good and have very nice features.

This is the easiest product to use for videoconferencing.

What needs improvement?

The interface could use some improvement. I like to see the whole screen and sometimes, it is difficult to hide the speaker's picture or my own picture from the forefront of the Zoom screen.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for approximately two years, since 2019.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Zoom is a very stable product.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not use another similar product prior to Zoom.

I also use Microsoft Teams. We changed to Teams for work but I still use Zoom here and there.

How was the initial setup?

Downloading and installing Zoom was very easy to do. It did not take a long time.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I use the free version of Zoom that is available for download.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I really like Zoom and it has everything that we need. The only complaint I have is about the interface.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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PSS at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Good desktop application that works exactly how you need it to
Pros and Cons
  • "Zoom is scalable, it can handle meetings with lots of delegates."
  • "In the next release, I would like to see an easily accessible bandwidth feature so that you can see how much data you've used on a particular call."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use is for virtual meetings and one-on-one communication.

What needs improvement?

In the next release, I would like to see an easily accessible bandwidth feature so that you can see how much data you've used on a particular call.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Zoom for the last two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product works, it's stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Zoom is scalable, it can handle meetings with lots of delegates.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is really simple and can be installed in a couple of minutes - a rank novice could do it.

What other advice do I have?

The desktop application works nicely, and I would recommend the product for other people. I would give it a score of eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Sales Director at CLoud3 Solutions Pte Ltd
Real User
Stable, adjustable video quality, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
  • "Zoom has good integration and allows users to adjust the video image, other solutions I have used do not have this feature."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use Zoom for virtual meetings.

    What is most valuable?

    Zoom has good integration and allows users to adjust the video image, other solutions I have used do not have this feature.

    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?

    Zoom is a stable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I have found Zoom to be scalable.

    We have approximately 30 people using this solution in our organization.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have not needed to contact the support because I have not had an issue.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have previously used Microsoft Teams.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is straightforward and did not take a lot of time.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We are on an annual license for the solution. The price of the solution could be less expensive.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Zoom a ten out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    Senior Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Reliable and easy to navigate with easy access to lots of great functionalities
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is easy to navigate."
    • "The solution needs to have a feature that allows you to take over another person's screen. right now, that's not possible. This is important for our purposes due to the act that we are often using the solution to troubleshoot issues for our clients. If we could just take over their screen and go in and fix issues, it would make troubleshooting infinitely easier."

    What is our primary use case?

    I primarily use the solution for business meetings and occasionally for some personal events as well.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution is very reliable. I've never had issues with the video or audio.

    The solution is easy to navigate.

    It's very easy to find the functionalities I need when I am using it.

    The product makes it easy to invite people to the meetings.

    It offers great collaboration functionality.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution needs to have a feature that allows you to take over another person's screen. right now, that's not possible. This is important for our purposes due to the act that we are often using the solution to troubleshoot issues for our clients. If we could just take over their screen and go in and fix issues, it would make troubleshooting infinitely easier.

    The solution should also make it easier to be able to share material with each other during the meetings.

    If the flexibility could improve, so there aren't disruptions during meetings, that would be great. Occasionally we get a frozen page. However, that may be network or connectivity issues on our end.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    While I did occasionally use Zoom before COVID-19, due to participation in events organized by our software partner, I've only really begun to use it regularly this year, after we had to socially distance.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability is great. It's reliable. The audio and video always work. There's no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash either.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability is fine. If users need to scale the solution, they can do so easily. You can have many people on one call.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We also use Skype. Both Skype and Zoom have been very useful to us during COVID social distancing requirements.

    The product is very reminiscent of Skype. I prefer both Zoom and Skype to Microsoft Teams, which I dislike. Teams is more difficult to use and to invite people to meetings. Skype and Zoom, for example, are easy to navigate to the functionalities I need.

    I also do not like WebEx, which I have also used in the past. Webex takes control of my camera sometimes without explicitly stating so, and this is an unpleasant experience for me. Zoom never does this.

    How was the initial setup?

    I don't have much to say about the initial implementation. I always just use the web application, and, in that sense, there really isn't a setup of deployment of the product. It's just a website you go to utilize the services.

    In my past experience using WebEx and Skype, however, I recall their setups to be quite easy and relatively quick. I imagine Zoom is very much the same.

    What other advice do I have?

    We're just Zoom customers. We don't have any special business partnership with the company.

    I'm using the group application and I believe it's the latest version of the solution that I always access. I don't have it downloaded onto my PC.

    Due to COVID, I've had to organize sessions on my own. Before COVID, I was only invited to sessions. It's only been recently that I've had to get to know all the functionality of to solution and processes behind inviting other people to meetings, etc.

    I would advise other users to simply use the web application of the solution and to avoid downloading anything onto your desktop.

    I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. I really like the solution. It has great useability.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    GauravGupta3 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Founder & Solution Architect at Fluidech
    Real User
    Top 10
    Ease to use, good performance, and it's compatible with most browsers and devices
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is very quick to get a meeting started."
    • "Technical support is in need of improvement."

    What is our primary use case?

    We needed a solution where we could do presentations and have video discussions, and be seamlessly integrated with my Google Calendar. We can have video discussions with customers where we can showcase our solutions.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Zoom allows me to easily set up meetings using my email address contacts, and I don't have to use a third-party console. For example, I had a meeting today with about 55 people and it was easy, with no issues.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature is the compatibility with most browsers and multiple devices.

    It has decent performance on Android and iOS devices, where people can seamlessly log in to meetings.

    It is very quick to get a meeting started.

    What needs improvement?

    I would like to have a local call-in number for India because as it is now, there is no call-in support for participants in India.

    Technical support is in need of improvement.

    Better integration with our service desk, helpdesk, and product management applications is something that they need to focus on. Ideally, Zoom would be a single app for not just video conferencing but also in-house messaging, in conjunction with the service desk tools, to field requests as we do in Slack.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Zoom for two years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    In my experience, Zoom has been stable. I have not had an instance where Zoom has crashed. At this point, we are using Zoom once or twice per day.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I am not sure about scalability. I think that there are different plans.

    We have a user base of 1,000 but we have not had calls with greater than 80 people at once. With 80 people, it was fine.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    The support is something that we are not fully satisfied with, and it can get better.

    They need to focus on localized support.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We have used Slack in the past.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The licensing is based on the size of the team.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We evaluated multiple options and found that Zoom is the easiest one to use.

    What other advice do I have?

    My advice for anybody who is considering this solution is that if they are looking for a decent web conferencing system then it works well. However, for anything more than that, one should really look around. The product is positioned for conferencing as opposed to messaging.

    Overall, this is a good web conferencing solution but I would like to see messaging capability, localized numbers for India, and localized support as well. I also want to see better integration with business applications.

    I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    Security Engineer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Reliable video communications tool that is great for meetings but has trouble staying connected on mobile devices

    What is our primary use case?

    I use this solution mainly for meetings with customers and the occasional webinar/interview.

    What is most valuable?

    I like having the ability to annotate remote presentations, and it is easy for everyone to share.

    What needs improvement?

    The mobile version of Zoom could use some improvement. Right now, when you receive a call and answer on mobile, chances are that the connection will drop.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Zoom on a daily basis for the past three years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This solution is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    This solution is scalable. I have a personal and company account. There are about one thousand users in my company that use Zoom on a regular basis.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have not needed to contact support.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have used Google Meet, Webex and Microsoft Teams - depending on if we set up the meeting or the client does. We always make our meetings on Zoom because we believe that it is the best option.

    Webex, for example, collects a lot of information making it a long process to get into the actual meeting and occasionally requires updates as you are trying to enter meetings.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was straightforward - much easier than all other options.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this communications tool to anyone looking for affordable, easy to use, trouble free video communications.

    I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    Head of Information technologies systems department at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Overall good quality, reliable, and simple installation
    Pros and Cons
    • "The overall quality of Zoom is very good, it performs well. The interface works well."
    • "Zoom often does fixes or checks the vulnerability of their solution. However, they could increase security."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Zoom for virtual meetings.

    What is most valuable?

    The overall quality of Zoom is very good, it performs well. The interface works well.

    What needs improvement?

    Zoom often does fixes or checks the vulnerability of their solution. However, they could increase security.

    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?

    Zoom is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have approximately 100 users using the solution in my organization.

    How was the initial setup?

    the installation is straightforward, it only takes a few minutes.

    What about the implementation team?

    I did the implementation of the solution myself. We have one or two engineers that support this soltuion.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We are using the free version of the solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Zoom an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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