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

Digital Growth Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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EVP Technical Services at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
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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IT Infrastructure Lead at iConnect IT Business Solutions DMCC
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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Assistant Professor at a university with 51-200 employees
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.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Principal Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
It's free, but it could be more reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is that it's free."
- "Zoom's audio quality could be improved. I feel like Teams is more reliable because sometimes the audio is patchy on Zoom, whereas I've never had a problem with Teams."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case is for virtual meetings. I have Zoom for personal use.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is that it's free.
What needs improvement?
Zoom's audio quality could be improved. I feel like Teams is more reliable because sometimes the audio is patchy on Zoom, whereas I've never had a problem with Teams.
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?
Zoom doesn't seem very stable. I have experienced patchy audio quality during calls.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I only use Zoom for personal purposes.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also use Microsoft Teams for meetings because my company pays for the subscription. Teams is more reliable and stable than Zoom.
How was the initial setup?
The installation just takes a few clicks and you're done. I have an IT background, but it doesn't make a difference. It's very easy.
What about the implementation team?
I installed Zoom myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Zoom is free. If I had to pay for a subscription, I would just use Teams instead.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Zoom an eight out of ten. If you're implementing it for personal use, then I recommend Zoom, but if you want to implement a solution for business purposes, I would go for Teams.
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.
Enterprise Security Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Supports multiple connections, allows you to change the background, and works on multiple devices
Pros and Cons
- "You can have multiple connections so that everybody can interact. You can change your background. If you're in your home and you don't want people to know what it looks like, you can pretty much change the background to any background that you want."
- "They can make it easier to use and more intuitive. Ease of use is always a key for selling a product."
What is most valuable?
You can have multiple connections so that everybody can interact. You can change your background. If you're in your home and you don't want people to know what it looks like, you can pretty much change the background to any background that you want.
It is pretty reliable. It works on multiple devices. It works on your phone and on your computer.
What needs improvement?
They can make it easier to use and more intuitive. Ease of use is always a key for selling a product.
For how long have I used the solution?
I started using it during the pandemic.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
For the most part, it has been stable. I never really had any issues with it crashing, having to call in twice, or anything like that. It is pretty reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I've experienced larger meetings, and it works fairly well. We had a meeting with more than 50 people on it, and that was pretty impressive. It may have been the enterprise version. I guess enterprises have licenses to do certain things. I don't really know for a fact, but that would be my guess.
How was the initial setup?
You just download it and go. When you're on your device, you just download the client, and then you attend the meetings.
What other advice do I have?
Just from my perspective about it, I would give it a nine out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
CTO at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Easy to conduct and join meetings, with a customizable backdrop to shroud your surroundings
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ability to connect to and conduct meetings."
- "They need to improve the background feature, to be able to set a background without interfering with the current background."
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case of this solution is for meetings and interviews.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ability to connect to and conduct meetings.
What needs improvement?
They need to improve the background feature, to be able to set a background without interfering with the current background. For example, if your home needs some tidying up you don't want people to see your things.
Currently, you can change the background but it's a lot of work. If they have to ability to cut the background that would be much better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for two years.
What other advice do I have?
I sell cybersecurity services.
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.

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