I've used Zoom personally and professionally. We use it for virtual meetings and presentations for management or customers. We use Zoom or Teams for anything that requires a group discussion.
Senior Vice President at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
It doesn't require any IT skills or use up a lot of bandwidth
Pros and Cons
- "Zoom is incredibly easy to install. You can download it immediately on a mobile phone or go to the website. You don't need a lot of IT skills to get it running."
- "Compared to Skype and Teams, Zoom is missing one feature, and that's the ability to call people. In Teams, I can call anyone I want. It's like a telephone. I can do the same on Skype, but I have to send a link in Zoom."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Zoom is nice. It does not consume a lot of internet bandwidth.
What needs improvement?
I want Zoom to be integrated with virtual or intelligence boards. This would be useful when you are giving lectures.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Zoom for three or four years.
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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 a maximum of 50 users now.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Skype before Zoom.
How was the initial setup?
Zoom is incredibly easy to install. You can download it immediately on a mobile phone or go to the website. You don't need a lot of IT skills to get it running.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Compared to Skype and Teams, Zoom is missing one feature, and that's the ability to call people. In Teams, I can call anyone I want. It's like a telephone. I can do the same on Skype, but I have to send a link in Zoom. They click on the link and contact me. If I'm driving, I can't just click on one of my team in Zoom.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Zoom nine out of 10. It's great software. I would recommend it.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Owner at JLDG
Mature platform, easier to install than some competitors
Pros and Cons
- "Another advantage of Zoom is that it is easier to link a person that is not a Zoom user than it is with WebEx."
- "We have had some quality and lagging issues with video regardless of connection quality."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case for Zoom is for contacting clients, suppliers, and even colleagues. We were working at a distance with some people.
What is most valuable?
One of the most valuable advantages of Zoom is that it is a bit easier to install than Microsoft Teams or WebEx by Cisco, for example. Another advantage of Zoom is that it is easier to link a person that is not a Zoom user than it is with WebEx.
Overall, Zoom is a very mature platform. The only issues and glitches we have every had with it were related to Wi-Fi quality. For example, we can run into problems when a colleague is working on a low-quality Wi-Fi connection. Also, we try to use headsets in our meetings and this can create a problem, but that again is not an issue with the platform itself.
What needs improvement?
We have had some quality and lagging issues with video regardless of connection quality. We would experience things like poor audio quality or a choppy connection, but that was with older versions of Zoom.
For how long have I used the solution?
I started using Zoom 10 years ago.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zoom is fairly stable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a per-seat monthly fee for keeping the license.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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PSS at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Support Team Leader at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
A good solution for small and medium sized organizations
Pros and Cons
- "A stable option that is good for small to medium sized companies with limited use."
- "Additional end-user features like polling would be beneficial."
What is our primary use case?
We use Zoom for visual meetings, conferences, presentations, and webinars.
What is most valuable?
Zoom is more stable than other applications.
What needs improvement?
Additional end-user and client features could be added. There are features available on Microsoft Teams that are not available on Teams. I would like to be able to push out the polling or voting questionnaire.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Zoom for 3 or 4 years. Currently, there are approximately 20 users.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zoom is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We currently use Microsoft Teams as well as Zoom.
How was the initial setup?
It is a cloud-based solution so it is very simple to setup. It takes only a few hours to setup the central management.
What about the implementation team?
We used an in-house team to install Zoom.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a licensing fee required to use Zoom.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have tried Cisco WebEx and would put it in the same class as Zoom.
What other advice do I have?
Zoom is perfect for small and medium sized organizations with limited use. Compared to other products it is good. I would rate Zoom an 8 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Systems Engineer at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reliable, scalable, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Zoom are simplicity and reliability."
- "I'd like to see more integration with Google Calendaring. When meetings are scheduled they are added into a Google Calendar. For example, if I am driving my car there are often times I have to pull off the road to join into a meeting as opposed to being able to click the link and have it startup. Sometimes I can do that, sometimes I can't, it all depends on how the meeting was generated initially."
What is our primary use case?
We use Zoom primarily for virtual meetings and remote assist sessions, where we take over control of somebody's computer.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Zoom are simplicity and reliability.
What needs improvement?
I'd like to see more integration with Google Calendaring. When meetings are scheduled they are added into a Google Calendar. For example, if I am driving my car there are often times I have to pull off the road to join into a meeting as opposed to being able to click the link and have it startup. Sometimes I can do that, sometimes I can't, it all depends on how the meeting was generated initially.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zoom is very stable, it is great.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good.
We have approximately 4,000 users that use Zoom in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
I have not needed to contact the support of Zoom.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution to others.
Zoom is a superior product to the others that are on the market.
I rate Zoom an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Retired
Free to use, easy to set up, and makes it simple to connect for remote meetings
Pros and Cons
- "It's pretty easy to connect to anybody through a scheduled meeting."
- "Sound is not an issue, however, with video I've always had issues when using the free service."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use this to remotely talk with people. I use it personally now, however, I did use it at my previous company.
What is most valuable?
It's pretty easy to connect to anybody through a scheduled meeting. It typically goes well with just sound.
The initial setup is simple.
There is a free tier so that you don't need to pay to use Zoom (with some limitations).
What needs improvement?
Mostly it's been fine. There are just a few issues that I've noticed. For example, if I'm speaking with friends, it's through the free Zoom application, not the paid tier. There usually tends to be some issues that I have on my end consistently with camera reception. Even when all the features on my end are enabled, there are still issues with being able to even see myself. Sound is not an issue, however, with video I've always had issues when using the free service.
For how long have I used the solution?
I use Zoom occasionally, from time to time.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I've never tried to scale the product. I can't speak to how easy or hard it would be.
How are customer service and support?
I've never used technical support. I don't know if they are responsive when you need their help.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty simple and straightforward. It's not hard to deploy it. Everything is easy to implement.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I tend to use the free tier. I can't speak to how much the paid tiers cost.
What other advice do I have?
I don't have a business relationship with Zoom.
I tend to use the latest version of the solution, however, I don't use Zoom frequently anymore. I don't know which version of the solution I'm on.
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. Being able to work is kind of the prime objective of most applications. This tends to do that with the exception of video, which I've had too many issues with. The two times I've used it, I had that issue. When I used to work for a hedge fund and some tech startups, it always used to work. That was on the paid tier which makes me wonder if it's just the free tier that's a bit weaker. In general, however, it works well.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Account Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to deploy, simple to use, and very intuitive
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is very simple."
- "The recording capabilities may not be as good as WebEx, however, I can't be sure about that just yet."
What is our primary use case?
Right now, due to COVID, the pandemic, most customers don't have any face-to-face meetings. We use web conferencing in its place. Some use Zoom for this kind of work. We have almost daily meetings with some customers using Zoom. Basically, it's perfect for one-to-one or small group meetings that can happen remotely.
What is most valuable?
The solution is really easy to install and configure.
The product is very easy to use. It's an intuitive product and it has a lot of usability, which is very, very good.
The initial setup is very simple.
The solution is very stable.
The scalability is quite good.
What needs improvement?
I haven't explored all the features. Therefore, it's hard to discuss anything that may be missing.
The recording capabilities may not be as good as WebEx, however, I can't be sure about that just yet.
I'm not sure if Zoom is also offering hardware the way that WebEx can. If not, it may be something that they should consider.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a couple of years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is possible. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so.
Everyone in our company is currently using this product. Our customers also use it, and it seems to be their preferred product when it comes to video conferencing.
How are customer service and support?
We haven't had any issues with technical support. They are okay.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also use WebEx. Our customers mostly use and prefer Zoom, which is why we end up using it more often in our day-to-day.
How was the initial setup?
The implementation process is very, very easy. From the user's point of view, it's easy due to the fact that it's in the cloud. A company shouldn't have any problem trying to install it.
Since we do not need to host the solution ourselves, there isn't maintenance required.
What other advice do I have?
We're a customer and an end-user.
We're using the most recent version of the product.
I'd advise other users to try it out. It's very easy to deploy and simple to use.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Head Channel and Capacity at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Beneficial packages and access by shared link
Pros and Cons
- "There is no installation, you can give someone a link to the chat and they can access the chat through the link."
- "The solution could improve by being more secure."
What is our primary use case?
We use Zoom for virtual meetings.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by being more secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for approximately one year.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 10 people in my organization that use this solution on a regular basis.
How was the initial setup?
There is no installation, you can give someone a link to the chat and they can access the chat through the link.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have subscribed to a package for Zoom and it is a monthly payment.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others
I rate Zoom an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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