Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users
reviewer1671963 - PeerSpot reviewer
Operating Executive, as an independent consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
MSP
Scalable and secure enough but has sync issues
Pros and Cons
  • "It's easy to use and at this point, it's certainly ubiquitous. It's everywhere."
  • "There were several instances where we couldn't connect into a meeting just on video and then couldn't even dial-in."

What is our primary use case?

I'm always in calls through Zoom and other platforms. We use ours and then we use other people's as well. It depends on who sets up the meeting. It's really for client meetings and management meetings or board meetings. Anything that is not in-person we typically will use Zoom for.

What is most valuable?

The solution is stable.

It's easy to use and at this point, it's certainly ubiquitous. It's everywhere. Everyone seems to have experience with it.

The solution is scalable. 

It's secure enough.

What needs improvement?

In terms of connectivity, we've had issues, specifically this week. There were several instances where we couldn't connect into a meeting just on video and then couldn't even dial-in. Something was not working. It was like that for a good two days the last time it happened. We had to work around the issue.

From a professional use point of view, it really just needs to work more solidly. It's not more features that they need. Rather, they could increase the stability and solve some of the sync problems they have with video and audio.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used Zoom for probably about five years at this point.

Buyer's Guide
Zoom Workplace Business
October 2025
Learn what your peers think about Zoom Workplace Business. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: October 2025.
872,778 professionals have used our research since 2012.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There are a few stability problems. For example, occasionally, there's a sync problem between the video and the audio.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good. It's pretty solid. I understand how complex these things are on the back end. I haven't seen it fail due to too many people being on it. 

Everyone uses it. It's quite extensively used. We have about 100 people in our organization that leverage it regularly.

How are customer service and support?

I've never contacted technical support. When we have had connectivity issues, I report them. Every time it didn't connect, I would send a message to let them understand the frequency of the issue.

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

I also use Teams to a certain degree.

Even with Teams coming on as strongly as it is, Zoom is still the standard. What I'll often hear people say is, "on Zoom, I can do this. How do I do it here?" Zoom sets the standard for a lot of platforms. 

I work for a private equity firm and they're very concerned about security. For a while, we used WebEx due to the fact that it was secure. However, they were just were so far behind and there were problems with that. In the end, more often than not, you'd almost expect problems with the WebEx side. Zoom was better in that regard. Zoom is able to actually encrypt the meetings from end-to-end, point-to-point.

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

I don't handle anything related to costs or licensing. I don't know what the actual pricing is on the product.

What other advice do I have?

I work as a consultant for a private equity firm. I'm just a customer and an end-user.

I'm up to date with the latest version at the moment.

For the most part, the solution just works. However, when it doesn't work, it really doesn't work.

A lot of people are finding success with Microsoft Teams. If a company already has Teams, if they're at a certain subscription level within Microsoft, they get Teams for free. If they're a company that has enough scale, then Teams will just come along with their subscription. Teams works well enough and has other factors and features from a collaboration standpoint. That makes it pretty compelling.

That being said, what I'd recommend is if people are a Microsoft house and they have a certain level of their subscription before they invest in Zoom, see if they can't address their needs with Teams, otherwise, they might be spending money where they don't need to.

I would rate the solution at a six 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.
PeerSpot user
reviewer1709688 - PeerSpot reviewer
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. 

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
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
PeerSpot user
Buyer's Guide
Zoom Workplace Business
October 2025
Learn what your peers think about Zoom Workplace Business. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: October 2025.
872,778 professionals have used our research since 2012.
MCT at ParaSoft SRL
Real User
Easy to use with an intuitive interface and good scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "The interface is very intuitive. It's very easy to use."
  • "In the free version, you are restricted to just 40-minute meetings, however, it is free, and therefore you can't ask for too much. It's still okay."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution to conferencing for meetings. We simply use it for video conferences. 

What is most valuable?

I really like its ability to handle large meetings. Zoom has is the capability to support many individuals in one meeting at a time. With Teams, we are limited to 250 users and Zoom allows us to add more people than that to the meeting.

The interface is very intuitive. It's very easy to use. 

It's a great tool. The product has great sound and video quality.

The installation process is very simple.

What needs improvement?

I don't use the solution very often. Therefore, I can't speak to dealing with any missing features.

In the free version, you are restricted to just 40-minute meetings, however, it is free, and therefore you can't ask for too much. It's still okay.

It would be nice if they could add collaboration tools. With Microsoft Teams, for example, you can work directly on a document when you are on a call. It would be nice if you could do something similar on Zoom.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and the quality is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can scale in the sense that you can add many people to one call. It's better than, for example, Microsoft Teams

How are customer service and support?

I've never dealt with technical support. I haven't had any reason to contact that. Therefore, I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they would be.

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

Our office use is using Microsoft Teams.

Zoom works better for when you need many people in one meeting. 

The only reason we use Teams instead of Zoom is we have Microsoft in our business and we have to use it.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very simple and straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. To deploy the solution takes one or two minutes. The package is very small. The software download is 10 or 20 minutes or something like that. It is a very short time.

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

We don't pay for licenses. When our clients are using Zoom, we must use the free version.

I'm not sure how much the paid version costs.

What other advice do I have?

We are just a Zoom customer and end-user.

Last week, I updated the solution, and therefore am on the latest version of the product. However, I don't know the exact version number I am now on.

During the pandemic, we really did use Zoom a lot. 

It's very easy to use. It is very stable. It has good quality. You can use it with any device. It's a great tool. I've had a great experience with it overall. 

I would rate it at a nine out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
PeerSpot user
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
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
    PeerSpot user
    reviewer1699782 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Account Executive at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    More user friendly than most of its competitors
    Pros and Cons
    • "like Zoom because it's a very simple program. We have more success using Zoom with clients, partners, and everybody else. Everybody seems to be able to get Zoom. Some people struggle with Teams."
    • "Zoom isn't well integrated with anything else. Obviously, it's integrated enough to be able to set an appointment or schedule a Zoom meeting."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Zoom and Teams for different corporate communications functions. Zoom is our standalone platform for meetings. We use Teams for internal chatting and when we need some integrated functions. 

    How has it helped my organization?

    I like Zoom because it's a very simple program. We have more success using Zoom with clients, partners, and everybody else. Everybody seems to be able to get Zoom. Some people struggle with Teams.

    What is most valuable?

    I think Zoom is more user-friendly than most of its competitors. It's simple. I think Teams can be more restrictive.

    What needs improvement?

    Zoom isn't well integrated with anything else. Obviously, it's integrated enough to be able to set an appointment or schedule a Zoom meeting.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been using Zoom for two years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I have no issues with Zoom at all. I would rate Zoom best, Teams next, and Webex is a pain.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I haven't used Zoom for large meetings, but I've seen calls with hundreds of people.

    How was the initial setup?

    Zoom setup is the simplest.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
    PeerSpot user
    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
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
    PeerSpot user
    Sonu Thomas - PeerSpot reviewer
    Operations Manager at Cognitive Global
    Real User
    Top 5Leaderboard
    Great for virtual meetings; can be used anywhere and anytime
    Pros and Cons
    • "Easy to use whenever and wherever necessary."
    • "The solution lacks security."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use this product on a daily basis for virtual meetings and calls. We are a relatively small organization but use it often. I also use it for some of my private calls.

    What is most valuable?

    Zoom is very easy to use and the scheduling is very good. We can share a link whenever and wherever we like.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution should be more secure because sometimes files are shared and presentations are recorded. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been using Zoom for almost two years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability is quite good; I'm using the free version, so there is a 40-minute time limit. Everyone knows about that and it's not a big issue, you can always reconnect. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The setup is very easy, anyone can do it.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate the solution eight out of 10. 

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
    PeerSpot user
    reviewer1169136 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Accounting Manager at a legal firm with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Beneficial functionality and convenient to use
    Pros and Cons
    • "Zoom is very convenient to use and the basic functions work well for us."
    • "Zoom could improve by allowing multiple users to share their screens at the same time."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Zoom in our organization for internal meetings.

    What is most valuable?

    Zoom is very convenient to use and the basic functions work well for us.

    What needs improvement?

    Zoom could improve by allowing multiple users to share their screens at the same time.

    We have been satisfied with the basic functions, but if we want something more robust to emulate the office environment that you can see different screens, raise your hands, and have pop-up questions everyone can see. Zoom could improve on these features to make it more like a chat room.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Zoom for approximately six months.

    What other advice do I have?

    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.
    PeerSpot user
    Buyer's Guide
    Download our free Zoom Workplace Business Report and get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions.
    Updated: October 2025
    Product Categories
    Virtual Meetings
    Buyer's Guide
    Download our free Zoom Workplace Business Report and get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions.