Senior Advisor at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
Useful for virtual meetings
Pros and Cons
  • "Zoom is useful for virtual meetings."
  • "Zoom could be improved by making it easier to join meetings. It can be a bit confusing because sometimes you need meeting IDs and logins, sometimes you don't."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use Zoom for virtual meetings with clients. I don't have Zoom installed, so I have to join through the web. I only use the browser version. 

What is most valuable?

Zoom is useful for virtual meetings. 

What needs improvement?

Zoom could be improved by making it easier to join meetings. It can be a bit confusing because sometimes you need meeting IDs and logins, sometimes you don't. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for about two years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I've had no issues with Zoom. It has been stable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted technical support. 

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

There are no licenses or subscriptions. Zoom is free. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Zoom an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Lead Presales at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Easy to set up and simple to use with a great end-user experience
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is quite secure and you can use it remotely. I've never heard of there being any security issues."
  • "The product could use some more automation."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for virtual meetings.

What is most valuable?

The solution is simple to use. Anyone can use it. The product offers a free version as well as an enterprise version.

During the lockdown pandemic situation, every other person was using Zoom. Even most of the schools and education customers, have been using Zoom only, and they are using the free version. Some are using the enterprise version as well. Even students find it user-friendly. There are not many things to configure. 

The solution is stable.

The scalability is very good.

My end-user experience has been very positive.

The product is quite secure and you can use it remotely. I've never heard of there being any security issues. 

The installation is very straightforward.

What needs improvement?

I haven't looked into the potential to integrate anything into this product. I'm not sure if that's possible. 

The product could use some more automation. We'd like it if there was a particular API that could be connected with other applications so that I can create a ticket and have a Zoom meeting sent and automatically start. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for about a year or so.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have found the product to be stable. there are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and the performance is good. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability potential is excellent. If a company needs to expand it, it can.

We currently have 20 users on the solution, however, we have a client that has well over 100 users. Just the technical team uses it. There are engineers and managers that use it.

How are customer service and support?

I've never directly dealt with technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they might be.

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

We've also used Cisco Webex and Skype for Business. We use Zoom and Skype for meetings. WebEx we haven't used in a while. 

If you go for Webex or something like that, it has its own infrastructure at times and other things are there. Plus, the licensing is heavy. For Zoom, it is not like that. It is pretty simple and handy. In Cisco, there are many options available, however, you have to configure some of the settings and you need to know the licensing structure at the time of installation. It's more complex.

How was the initial setup?

We found the implementation process to be very simple. It's not overly complex. The first-time installation took me one or two days to complete with the fine-tuning and everything that was involved. 

What about the implementation team?

We're able to handle implementation ourselves. We didn't need any assistance with any outside help like consultants or integrators. 

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

The solution requires a subscription-based license. You can also use the free version of the solution, which doesn't cost anything. However, it doesn't have all of the features.

The pricing is reasonable, especially if you compare it to other solutions on the market.

What other advice do I have?

We're a customer and an end-user of Zoom.

As it's a cloud-based solution, we are using always the latest version.

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.

I'd recommend it to other users.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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EVP Technical Services at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
MSP
High quality communication, plenty of functionality, and operates in low bandwidth
Pros and Cons
  • "The quality of the connection from Zoom is very good. There are many functions and features available. I am only a basic user and it has more than I will ever use. It has lower bandwidths than other products that we have used and has worked well. It is important to have good quality sound and video than anything else."
  • "The stability has been good but it could still improve. However, I have not found a better solution."

What is our primary use case?

I use Zoom for communication.

What is most valuable?

The quality of the connection from Zoom is very good. There are many functions and features available. I am only a basic user and it has more than I will ever use. It has lower bandwidths than other products that we have used and has worked well. It is important to have good quality sound and video than anything else.

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?

The stability has been good but it could still improve. However, I have not found a better solution.

How are customer service and support?

I have not ever needed to use technical support.

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

I have used Microsoft Teams and when comparing it to Zoom, Teams is more bandwidth-heavy, I find it cuts out a lot. I am generally in low bandwidth areas these days and I find it problematic to keep up with the conversations. Teams is similar to Zoom in which they both have a lot of features.

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

The cost of Zoom is approximately $150 USD annually.

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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Assistant Professor at a university with 51-200 employees
Real User
Good performance and stability; useful for virtual meetings
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is straightforward as this is a cloud application. It only takes a few seconds."
  • "I would like to see an integration with Microsoft."

What is most valuable?

It is useful for virtual meetings. 

What needs improvement?

I would like to see an integration with Microsoft. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for two to three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I am satisfied with Zoom's performance and stability. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would give Zoom a nine out of ten for scalability. There's still room for improvement on this front. However, we have many people using it at our institution. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward as this is a cloud application. It only takes a few seconds. 

What about the implementation team?

We set it up in-house. 

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

I know that there are licensing costs but I'm not sure what they are. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution. 

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Digital Growth Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Real User
Free and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that it's easy to use."
  • "Zoom could be improved by adding more dashboards."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is for virtual meetings. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it's easy to use. 

What needs improvement?

Zoom could be improved by adding more dashboards. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for about three or four years. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. 

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

Zoom is free. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have also used Skype. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Zoom to others.

I rate Zoom a nine out of ten because it could be improved by adding more dashboards. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Project Manager at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Real User
Simple to use and very stable
Pros and Cons
  • "When there is a large number of people involved, I can pinpoint a particular person and I can message him in Zoom, rather than messaging everybody involved. I can directly communicate with that person and I find that feature very useful."
  • "I would like to see them develop end-to-end encryption, like WhatsApp. That would improve the security of the software."

What is our primary use case?

We use Zoom to connect with other business units.

What is most valuable?

When there is a large number of people involved, I can pinpoint a particular person and I can message him in Zoom, rather than messaging everybody involved. I can directly communicate with that person and I find that feature very useful.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see them develop end-to-end encryption, like WhatsApp. That would improve the security of the software. 

Also, suppose ten people are participating and talking. I can only see four people at a time. So the number of video frames could be better.

Finally, file sharing and formation of groups in this software would be a real improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for nearly a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's working well. I haven't found any stability issues. On average, I use it twice a week.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There are no issues with the scalability. In our organization there are at least 500 to 1,000 people who use the solution.

How was the initial setup?

It was very easy.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

With Skype for teams I can form groups and I can share multiple files and have online being shared. I don't find those features in Zoom. Zoom is more for teleconferencing.

What other advice do I have?

Anyone can use it. It's very handy.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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IT Infrastructure Lead at iConnect IT Business Solutions DMCC
Real User
Top 5
Scalable and stable with simple setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable and scalable."
  • "Zoom lacks dashboards, more could be included."

What is our primary use case?

We use Zoom to connect with our customers, to hold sales sessions and pre-technical sessions.

What is most valuable?

The solution is stable and scalable. 

What needs improvement?

Zoom lacks dashboards, I think more could be included. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for two years. 

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

We previously used Teams. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward, we did it in-house and currently have five users in the company. 

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

We pay an annual license fee. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution eight out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Regional Sales Director - India & Middle East at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Stable, secure, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is how stable Zoom is. Compared to other collaboration tools, I haven't seen Zoom crash often. Zoom is also better in terms of security. From a usability perspective, a user's perspective, the overall experience of using Zoom is very good. It's a simple, fast, very seamless solution, and pretty lightweight."
  • "Zoom could be improved by adding more third-party integrations. They should also work on their virtual backgrounds. I think these could be more professional and creative."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is for virtual meetings. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is how stable Zoom is. Compared to other collaboration tools, I haven't seen Zoom crash often. Zoom is also better in terms of security. From a usability perspective, a user's perspective, the overall experience of using Zoom is very good. It's a simple, fast, very seamless solution, and pretty lightweight. 

What needs improvement?

Zoom could be improved by adding more third-party integrations. They should also work on their virtual backgrounds. I think these could be more professional and creative. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for over two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Zoom is very stable. The performance is much better compared to similar collaboration tools. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never directly contacted Zoom's technical support. My organization has a centralized IT team. 

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

Before switching to Zoom, I used Skype for Business. Skype for Business was very heavy, unstable, and difficult to use. It consumed a lot of memory and the overall experience wasn't very nice. 

As an organization, we sometimes use Microsoft Teams as well, but I always prefer using Zoom. The interface is very simple and elegant. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation was a breeze. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented through an in-house team. 

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

There is a license to pay for, but my company takes care of that. I don't actually spend anything. 

What other advice do I have?


There are over 200 people in my organization using Zoom. As for maintenance, there are periodic updates from time to time, but there aren't a lot of operational challenges. It's purely cloud-based, which adds great value, and there are no challenges in maintaining it. 

I would rate Zoom an eight out of ten. I recommend it to anyone who wants to start using it.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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