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Calculated Shard: 156 (from laksa142)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa156.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-review/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-review/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-review\/","crawl_time":1775319348,"first_indexed_time":1648494876,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,forbes!www,\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-review\/ s443","src_root_hash":"7074450602188365556","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Zoom Review: Features, Pricing & More – Forbes Advisor","meta_descriptions":["Read our in-depth Zoom review to learn everything you need to know about this popular conferencing service's features, pricing, pros and cons."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Zoom’s Meetings platform is one of the most popular video conferencing systems in the world. This video conferencing software offers excellent video and audio streaming for free. The service is scalable to a degree, beginning with the free Basic plan and upgrading to options that bring vast amounts of integrations and data storage options to the table.\nBasic\nZoom’s Basic plan is permanently free; you aren’t required to submit credit card information to use it. With Basic, you get:\nUnlimited group meetings hosted up to 40 minutes\nUnlimited one-to-one meetings, with each session having a 30-hour time limit\nThe ability to host up to 100 participants\nThe option of private and group chats\nAdditionally, the free version includes access to a host of business integrations, including Asana, Salesforce, Alexa, HubSpot and Workplace, among many others. Zoom also doesn’t make you pay extra for whiteboard tools, screen sharing, audio and video recordings or the ability to integrate with Google Calendar.\nZoom’s Basic tier may feel complete if you are someone who only needs a single license. However, if you desire unlimited meetings or specific web conferencing tools, you’ll want to consider upgrading.\nPro\nWith the Pro tier, you get everything in Basic plus:\nSocial media streaming\nCo-hosting and alternate hosting\nAbility to designate anyone on the Pro plan to schedule meetings\nA gigabyte (GB) of cloud recording per license\nSkype for Business\nLive transcription\nLive streaming through YouTube, Facebook or a third-party service\nUsage reports\nUser management tools\nThe Pro plan costs $16.99 per user per month; Zoom recommends it for small teams as you can only buy a maximum of nine licenses.\nBusiness\nThe Business tier brings everything in the Basic and Pro plan, plus a few crucial additions:\nAbility to host meetings for 300+ participants\nRecording transcripts\nAdmin portal for simplified billing, user management and usage insights\nLanguage interpreters, who receive their own audio channels\nSingle sign-on (SSO)\nCompany branding\nManaged domains\nThis plan is aimed at small businesses that need web conferencing for up to 250 users. Although priced at $21.99 per user per month, you can expect to invest, at minimum, about $199.90 per month.\nEnterprise\nZoom has a large enterprise-ready plan available for businesses with 250 or more employees that require more than what’s available at the lower tiers.\nThe Enterprise tier is custom-priced and you must contact Zoom’s sales department directly to move forward with a purchase. Enterprise is the only premium tier where annual agreements are mandatory; you can pay the total cost upfront or agree to pay month to month.\nThis highest tier has everything from the previous plans, with the addition of features like:\nAbility to host up to 500 participants\nCustomer success management\nExecutive business reviews\nWebinar 500\nBundled discounts\nEnterprise is without a doubt the priciest option available. 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Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions.\n\nContinue reading\n\n## Our Verdict\n## Our Verdict\nRead our in-depth 2025 Zoom review to learn everything you need to know about this popular conferencing service’s features, pricing, pros and cons.\n\n**Summary:**\n\nIt’s hard to overstate just how big an impact Zoom had on the United States workforce in 2020. Though many Americans may never have given the web conferencing tool a single thought the year prior, in the aftermath of forced shutdowns, Zoom became a lifesaver for many companies with employees working at home. The brand is an industry leader and one of our favorite telecommuting apps. Read on to learn more about Zoom and why it is a standout video conferencing service.\n\n### Pros\n- Free to host up to 100 participants\n- Unlimited group meetings\n- Unlimited one-to-one meetings\n- Whiteboard and screen sharing tools\n- Record meetings and transcripts\n- An extensive list of integrations\n\n### Cons\n- Inability to delete inappropriate comments caused by trolls\n- Restrictive time limits for the free tier\n- Mobile version lacks many features found on the desktop version\n- Spotty history with security\n\n![Zoom](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Zoom_Logo_Bloom_RGB.svg)\n\n[Learn More](https:\/\/zoom.sjv.io\/c\/1955282\/1844391\/17910?trafcat=US&sharedid=organic)\n\nOn Zoom's Website\n\n4\\.9\n\n![Forbes Advisor](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/wp-content\/themes\/fadv\/assets\/img\/fb-rating-logo.svg)\n\nOur ratings take into account a product's cost, features, ease of use, customer service and other category-specific attributes. All ratings are determined solely by our editorial team.\n\nFree Version\n\nYes\n\nPaid plans\n\n\\$16.99 per user per month\n\nParticipants Capacity\n\n5,000\n\n## Table of Contents\n- [Zoom Meetings](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-review\/#zoom_meetings_section)\n- [Add-Ons](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-review\/#add_ons_section)\n- [Other Benefits](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-review\/#other_benefits_section)\n- [How Zoom Stacks Up Against Competitors](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-review\/#how_zoom_stacks_up_against_competitors_section)\n- [Is Zoom Right for You or Your Business?](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-review\/#is_zoom_right_for_you_or_your_business_section)\n- [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-review\/#frequently_asked_questions_faqs_section)\n\nShow more\n\n## Zoom Meetings\nZoom’s Meetings platform is one of the most popular video conferencing systems in the world. This video conferencing software offers excellent video and audio streaming for free. The service is scalable to a degree, beginning with the free Basic plan and upgrading to options that bring vast amounts of integrations and data storage options to the table.\n\n### Basic\nZoom’s Basic plan is permanently free; you aren’t required to submit credit card information to use it. With Basic, you get:\n\n- Unlimited group meetings hosted up to 40 minutes\n- Unlimited one-to-one meetings, with each session having a 30-hour time limit\n- The ability to host up to 100 participants\n- The option of private and group chats\n\nAdditionally, the free version includes access to a host of business integrations, including Asana, Salesforce, Alexa, HubSpot and Workplace, among many others. Zoom also doesn’t make you pay extra for whiteboard tools, screen sharing, audio and video recordings or the ability to integrate with Google Calendar.\n\nZoom’s Basic tier may feel complete if you are someone who only needs a single license. However, if you desire unlimited meetings or specific web conferencing tools, you’ll want to consider upgrading.\n\n### Pro\nWith the Pro tier, you get everything in Basic plus:\n\n- Social media streaming\n- Co-hosting and alternate hosting\n- Ability to designate anyone on the Pro plan to schedule meetings\n- A gigabyte (GB) of cloud recording per license\n- Skype for Business\n- Live transcription\n- Live streaming through YouTube, Facebook or a third-party service\n- Usage reports\n- User management tools\n\nThe Pro plan costs \\$16.99 per user per month; Zoom recommends it for small teams as you can only buy a maximum of nine licenses.\n\n### Business\nThe Business tier brings everything in the Basic and Pro plan, plus a few crucial additions:\n\n- Ability to host meetings for 300+ participants\n- Recording transcripts\n- Admin portal for simplified billing, user management and usage insights\n- Language interpreters, who receive their own audio channels\n- Single sign-on (SSO)\n- Company branding\n- Managed domains\n\nThis plan is aimed at small businesses that need web conferencing for up to 250 users. Although priced at \\$21.99 per user per month, you can expect to invest, at minimum, about \\$199.90 per month.\n\n### Enterprise\nZoom has a large enterprise-ready plan available for businesses with 250 or more employees that require more than what’s available at the lower tiers.\n\nThe Enterprise tier is custom-priced and you must contact Zoom’s sales department directly to move forward with a purchase. Enterprise is the only premium tier where annual agreements are mandatory; you can pay the total cost upfront or agree to pay month to month.\n\nThis highest tier has everything from the previous plans, with the addition of features like:\n\n- Ability to host up to 500 participants\n- Customer success management\n- Executive business reviews\n- Webinar 500\n- Bundled discounts\n\nEnterprise is without a doubt the priciest option available. However, features like unlimited cloud storage make the package enticing for larger teams.\n***\n## Add-Ons\nThere are a few extra service options Zoom left out of its premium plans.\n\n| Add-On | Details | Price |\n|---|---|---|\n| Audio Conferencing | Global toll-free coverage for 100+ countries; call-out options with Zoom Audio U.S. and Canada | Starts at \\$100 per month |\n| Cloud Storage | For storing, streaming and downloading videos from the Zoom Cloud; store up to 3 TB per month | Starts at \\$10 per month |\n| Premier Support | Prioritizes technical resources and helps troubleshoot and resolve any development-related issues; access to Zoom’s secure Developer Support Portal | Contact sales |\n| Large Meetings | Host meetings with up to 5,000 active participants | Starts at \\$50 per month |\n\n![Left Arrow](data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAcAAAAMCAYAAACulacQAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAADJSURBVHgBXZCxDcIwEEXvLrbTMgIjeAQXQB0aUiBENgAmIBswQkJJg6iQaGAF2CBskBY5wbEjWXLiwjr73f\/\/dAijo5JiEse01Zrd2BhwgS8DIDnXcgBFjAUASltWkeY5eTBPSwcSW9ZMM3W\/rr+9crY6HxEgcwCBeuD+yQFCyPsH\/pePy+bj3YiCzLaNTDgDumuRlidb7o2BmpCUV2M4EAJmrqFtmHzaXAxtfAOAqRrNVRgJ+mcOFryt4dQuIR8o\/ZaEoB1rWNkBtuxEvL1bUnQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)\n\n![Right Arrow](data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAcAAAAMCAYAAACulacQAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAADQSURBVHgBdVC5DcJAENw53pAS6AA6wAlPCAGCDLsSoAJEBXwJEDk0JrA7wCW4BMeH5GXP2MggscHenEYzNzew5rt2PVULrdNt6DoJlUY1GEsCrWp1BNZ41\/oiAV7LGQPo1hrYlEmYNRLrlNVDYIuJ9\/eL7WRKs7yzE4OUJTABwR7M9puPspj+9NiD4tDglGml6M8YolJchrNTh8CewCaJyr8u1plt9tc8ECTQLQ+EN4FAYJuIXf9iTwq3qimBhWDm6KnZKb9bzUpgRFrz4be+FwjJTXtIGD7JAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)\n\nSee More\n\nSee Less\n\nWhen integrated with your desired tier plan, these add-ons will undoubtedly boost your service. However, Zoom’s decision to create separate charges for options that could come standard with rival tier plans could work against it.\n***\n## Other Benefits\n- **Free plan.** Zoom makes many of its most useful web conferencing features, such as screen sharing and whiteboard tools, available to use without a premium subscription.\n- **Easy to use.** Zoom is very easy to install and use, either on desktop or via mobile phone. It’s even possible to join Zoom as a participant without creating a new account.\n- **Dozens of integrations.** Zoom connects seamlessly with many crucial software tools vital to modern businesses, making it easier than ever for organizations to [collaborate remotely](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/best-remote-work-software\/) to complete important projects.\n\n**Related:** [Best Video Conferencing Software](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/best-video-conferencing-software\/)\n***\n## How Zoom Stacks Up Against Competitors\n|   | Zoom | Microsoft Teams | GoToMeeting |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Starting Monthly Cost Per User | \\$16.99 | \\$4 | \\$14 |\n| Free Version | Yes | Yes | No |\n| Meeting Time Limit | 30 hours | 30 hours | Unlimited |\n| Max Number of Participants | 5,000 | 300 | 250 |\n\n![Left Arrow](data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAcAAAAMCAYAAACulacQAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAADJSURBVHgBXZCxDcIwEEXvLrbTMgIjeAQXQB0aUiBENgAmIBswQkJJg6iQaGAF2CBskBY5wbEjWXLiwjr73f\/\/dAijo5JiEse01Zrd2BhwgS8DIDnXcgBFjAUASltWkeY5eTBPSwcSW9ZMM3W\/rr+9crY6HxEgcwCBeuD+yQFCyPsH\/pePy+bj3YiCzLaNTDgDumuRlidb7o2BmpCUV2M4EAJmrqFtmHzaXAxtfAOAqRrNVRgJ+mcOFryt4dQuIR8o\/ZaEoB1rWNkBtuxEvL1bUnQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)\n\n![Right Arrow](data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAcAAAAMCAYAAACulacQAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAADQSURBVHgBdVC5DcJAENw53pAS6AA6wAlPCAGCDLsSoAJEBXwJEDk0JrA7wCW4BMeH5GXP2MggscHenEYzNzew5rt2PVULrdNt6DoJlUY1GEsCrWp1BNZ41\/oiAV7LGQPo1hrYlEmYNRLrlNVDYIuJ9\/eL7WRKs7yzE4OUJTABwR7M9puPspj+9NiD4tDglGml6M8YolJchrNTh8CewCaJyr8u1plt9tc8ECTQLQ+EN4FAYJuIXf9iTwq3qimBhWDm6KnZKb9bzUpgRFrz4be+FwjJTXtIGD7JAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)\n\nSee More\n\nSee Less\n\n**Compare Alternatives**\n\n- [Zoom vs Google Meet](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/google-meet-vs-zoom\/)\n- [Zoom vs Microsoft Teams](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/microsoft-teams-vs-zoom\/)\n- [Zoom vs Skype](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-vs-skype\/)\n- [Zoom vs Webex](https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/zoom-vs-webex\/)\n***\n## Is Zoom Right for You or Your Business?\nZoom’s services are competitively priced, and if you’re not looking to spend money, it provides free web conferencing tools. As such, Zoom is great for small and large businesses alike. That said, if you run a large company and you aren’t impressed with mandatory contracts, or you don’t like the idea of having to upgrade for reliable tech support, then Zoom might not be an ideal fit for you.\n***\n## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\n### Do you need a Zoom account to join a meeting?\nNo. While the person who starts a meeting and invites you will need an account, participants aren’t required to sign up for Zoom.\n\n### How do I set up video conferencing with Zoom?\nTo join a video conference using Zoom, you need a webcam, microphone and speakers. While you don’t need a Zoom account, you do need to download its software before joining or hosting a call. 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However, if you desire unlimited meetings or specific web conferencing tools, you’ll want to consider upgrading.\n\n### Pro\nWith the Pro tier, you get everything in Basic plus:\n\n- Social media streaming\n- Co-hosting and alternate hosting\n- Ability to designate anyone on the Pro plan to schedule meetings\n- A gigabyte (GB) of cloud recording per license\n- Skype for Business\n- Live transcription\n- Live streaming through YouTube, Facebook or a third-party service\n- Usage reports\n- User management tools\n\nThe Pro plan costs \\$16.99 per user per month; Zoom recommends it for small teams as you can only buy a maximum of nine licenses.\n\n### Business\nThe Business tier brings everything in the Basic and Pro plan, plus a few crucial additions:\n\n- Ability to host meetings for 300+ participants\n- Recording transcripts\n- Admin portal for simplified billing, user management and usage insights\n- Language interpreters, who receive their own audio channels\n- Single sign-on (SSO)\n- Company branding\n- Managed domains\n\nThis plan is aimed at small businesses that need web conferencing for up to 250 users. 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Though many Americans may never have given the web conferencing tool a single thought the year prior, in the aftermath of forced shutdowns, Zoom became a lifesaver for many companies with employees working at home. The brand is an industry leader and one of our favorite telecommuting apps. Read on to learn more about Zoom and why it is a standout video conferencing service. ### Pros - Free to host up to 100 participants - Unlimited group meetings - Unlimited one-to-one meetings - Whiteboard and screen sharing tools - Record meetings and transcripts - An extensive list of integrations ### Cons - Inability to delete inappropriate comments caused by trolls - Restrictive time limits for the free tier - Mobile version lacks many features found on the desktop version - Spotty history with security ![Zoom](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Zoom_Logo_Bloom_RGB.svg) [Learn More](https://zoom.sjv.io/c/1955282/1844391/17910?trafcat=US&sharedid=organic) On Zoom's Website 4\.9 ![Forbes Advisor](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/wp-content/themes/fadv/assets/img/fb-rating-logo.svg) Our ratings take into account a product's cost, features, ease of use, customer service and other category-specific attributes. All ratings are determined solely by our editorial team. Free Version Yes Paid plans \$16.99 per user per month Participants Capacity 5,000 ## Table of Contents - [Zoom Meetings](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-review/#zoom_meetings_section) - [Add-Ons](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-review/#add_ons_section) - [Other Benefits](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-review/#other_benefits_section) - [How Zoom Stacks Up Against Competitors](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-review/#how_zoom_stacks_up_against_competitors_section) - [Is Zoom Right for You or Your Business?](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-review/#is_zoom_right_for_you_or_your_business_section) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-review/#frequently_asked_questions_faqs_section) Show more ## Zoom Meetings Zoom’s Meetings platform is one of the most popular video conferencing systems in the world. This video conferencing software offers excellent video and audio streaming for free. The service is scalable to a degree, beginning with the free Basic plan and upgrading to options that bring vast amounts of integrations and data storage options to the table. ### Basic Zoom’s Basic plan is permanently free; you aren’t required to submit credit card information to use it. With Basic, you get: - Unlimited group meetings hosted up to 40 minutes - Unlimited one-to-one meetings, with each session having a 30-hour time limit - The ability to host up to 100 participants - The option of private and group chats Additionally, the free version includes access to a host of business integrations, including Asana, Salesforce, Alexa, HubSpot and Workplace, among many others. Zoom also doesn’t make you pay extra for whiteboard tools, screen sharing, audio and video recordings or the ability to integrate with Google Calendar. Zoom’s Basic tier may feel complete if you are someone who only needs a single license. However, if you desire unlimited meetings or specific web conferencing tools, you’ll want to consider upgrading. ### Pro With the Pro tier, you get everything in Basic plus: - Social media streaming - Co-hosting and alternate hosting - Ability to designate anyone on the Pro plan to schedule meetings - A gigabyte (GB) of cloud recording per license - Skype for Business - Live transcription - Live streaming through YouTube, Facebook or a third-party service - Usage reports - User management tools The Pro plan costs \$16.99 per user per month; Zoom recommends it for small teams as you can only buy a maximum of nine licenses. ### Business The Business tier brings everything in the Basic and Pro plan, plus a few crucial additions: - Ability to host meetings for 300+ participants - Recording transcripts - Admin portal for simplified billing, user management and usage insights - Language interpreters, who receive their own audio channels - Single sign-on (SSO) - Company branding - Managed domains This plan is aimed at small businesses that need web conferencing for up to 250 users. Although priced at \$21.99 per user per month, you can expect to invest, at minimum, about \$199.90 per month. ### Enterprise Zoom has a large enterprise-ready plan available for businesses with 250 or more employees that require more than what’s available at the lower tiers. The Enterprise tier is custom-priced and you must contact Zoom’s sales department directly to move forward with a purchase. Enterprise is the only premium tier where annual agreements are mandatory; you can pay the total cost upfront or agree to pay month to month. This highest tier has everything from the previous plans, with the addition of features like: - Ability to host up to 500 participants - Customer success management - Executive business reviews - Webinar 500 - Bundled discounts Enterprise is without a doubt the priciest option available. However, features like unlimited cloud storage make the package enticing for larger teams. * ## Add-Ons There are a few extra service options Zoom left out of its premium plans. \| Add-On \| Details \| Price \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Audio Conferencing \| Global toll-free coverage for 100+ countries; call-out options with Zoom Audio U.S. and Canada \| Starts at \$100 per month \| \| Cloud Storage \| For storing, streaming and downloading videos from the Zoom Cloud; store up to 3 TB per month \| Starts at \$10 per month \| \| Premier Support \| Prioritizes technical resources and helps troubleshoot and resolve any development-related issues; access to Zoom’s secure Developer Support Portal \| Contact sales \| \| Large Meetings \| Host meetings with up to 5,000 active participants \| Starts at \$50 per month \| ![Left Arrow](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAcAAAAMCAYAAACulacQAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAADJSURBVHgBXZCxDcIwEEXvLrbTMgIjeAQXQB0aUiBENgAmIBswQkJJg6iQaGAF2CBskBY5wbEjWXLiwjr73f//dAijo5JiEse01Zrd2BhwgS8DIDnXcgBFjAUASltWkeY5eTBPSwcSW9ZMM3W/rr+9crY6HxEgcwCBeuD+yQFCyPsH/pePy+bj3YiCzLaNTDgDumuRlidb7o2BmpCUV2M4EAJmrqFtmHzaXAxtfAOAqRrNVRgJ+mcOFryt4dQuIR8o/ZaEoB1rWNkBtuxEvL1bUnQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) ![Right Arrow](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAcAAAAMCAYAAACulacQAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAADQSURBVHgBdVC5DcJAENw53pAS6AA6wAlPCAGCDLsSoAJEBXwJEDk0JrA7wCW4BMeH5GXP2MggscHenEYzNzew5rt2PVULrdNt6DoJlUY1GEsCrWp1BNZ41/oiAV7LGQPo1hrYlEmYNRLrlNVDYIuJ9/eL7WRKs7yzE4OUJTABwR7M9puPspj+9NiD4tDglGml6M8YolJchrNTh8CewCaJyr8u1plt9tc8ECTQLQ+EN4FAYJuIXf9iTwq3qimBhWDm6KnZKb9bzUpgRFrz4be+FwjJTXtIGD7JAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) See More See Less When integrated with your desired tier plan, these add-ons will undoubtedly boost your service. However, Zoom’s decision to create separate charges for options that could come standard with rival tier plans could work against it. * ## Other Benefits - Free plan. Zoom makes many of its most useful web conferencing features, such as screen sharing and whiteboard tools, available to use without a premium subscription. - Easy to use. Zoom is very easy to install and use, either on desktop or via mobile phone. It’s even possible to join Zoom as a participant without creating a new account. - Dozens of integrations. Zoom connects seamlessly with many crucial software tools vital to modern businesses, making it easier than ever for organizations to [collaborate remotely](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-remote-work-software/) to complete important projects. Related: [Best Video Conferencing Software](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-video-conferencing-software/) * ## How Zoom Stacks Up Against Competitors \| \| Zoom \| Microsoft Teams \| GoToMeeting \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Starting Monthly Cost Per User \| \$16.99 \| \$4 \| \$14 \| \| Free Version \| Yes \| Yes \| No \| \| Meeting Time Limit \| 30 hours \| 30 hours \| Unlimited \| \| Max Number of Participants \| 5,000 \| 300 \| 250 \| ![Left Arrow](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAcAAAAMCAYAAACulacQAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAADJSURBVHgBXZCxDcIwEEXvLrbTMgIjeAQXQB0aUiBENgAmIBswQkJJg6iQaGAF2CBskBY5wbEjWXLiwjr73f//dAijo5JiEse01Zrd2BhwgS8DIDnXcgBFjAUASltWkeY5eTBPSwcSW9ZMM3W/rr+9crY6HxEgcwCBeuD+yQFCyPsH/pePy+bj3YiCzLaNTDgDumuRlidb7o2BmpCUV2M4EAJmrqFtmHzaXAxtfAOAqRrNVRgJ+mcOFryt4dQuIR8o/ZaEoB1rWNkBtuxEvL1bUnQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) ![Right Arrow](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAcAAAAMCAYAAACulacQAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAADQSURBVHgBdVC5DcJAENw53pAS6AA6wAlPCAGCDLsSoAJEBXwJEDk0JrA7wCW4BMeH5GXP2MggscHenEYzNzew5rt2PVULrdNt6DoJlUY1GEsCrWp1BNZ41/oiAV7LGQPo1hrYlEmYNRLrlNVDYIuJ9/eL7WRKs7yzE4OUJTABwR7M9puPspj+9NiD4tDglGml6M8YolJchrNTh8CewCaJyr8u1plt9tc8ECTQLQ+EN4FAYJuIXf9iTwq3qimBhWDm6KnZKb9bzUpgRFrz4be+FwjJTXtIGD7JAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) See More See Less Compare Alternatives - [Zoom vs Google Meet](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/google-meet-vs-zoom/) - [Zoom vs Microsoft Teams](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/microsoft-teams-vs-zoom/) - [Zoom vs Skype](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-vs-skype/) - [Zoom vs Webex](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/zoom-vs-webex/) * ## Is Zoom Right for You or Your Business? Zoom’s services are competitively priced, and if you’re not looking to spend money, it provides free web conferencing tools. As such, Zoom is great for small and large businesses alike. That said, if you run a large company and you aren’t impressed with mandatory contracts, or you don’t like the idea of having to upgrade for reliable tech support, then Zoom might not be an ideal fit for you. * ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### Do you need a Zoom account to join a meeting? No. While the person who starts a meeting and invites you will need an account, participants aren’t required to sign up for Zoom. ### How do I set up video conferencing with Zoom? To join a video conference using Zoom, you need a webcam, microphone and speakers. While you don’t need a Zoom account, you do need to download its software before joining or hosting a call. To set up a conference room in your office, contact a rep with the video conference service. ### Is Zoom free to download? Zoom is free for download and use on desktop computers and other internet-ready devices through the “Basic” subscription plan. ### Is Zoom safe to use? Although Zoom experienced various security and privacy issues during 2020, the brand has since stepped up protection to make the platform safer to use. If you’re worried about online trolls invading meetings, it may be a good idea to have participants join using a password. ### What’s a good alternative to Zoom? Although we highly recommend Zoom, if you’re looking for a suitable alternative, you may consider Google Meet or TeamViewer Meeting. Read our [Google Meet vs. Zoom review](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/google-meet-vs-zoom/) to learn more. ### What kind of peripherals should I have to join a conference call? 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Readable Markdown	Zoom’s Meetings platform is one of the most popular video conferencing systems in the world. This video conferencing software offers excellent video and audio streaming for free. The service is scalable to a degree, beginning with the free Basic plan and upgrading to options that bring vast amounts of integrations and data storage options to the table. ### Basic Zoom’s Basic plan is permanently free; you aren’t required to submit credit card information to use it. With Basic, you get: - Unlimited group meetings hosted up to 40 minutes - Unlimited one-to-one meetings, with each session having a 30-hour time limit - The ability to host up to 100 participants - The option of private and group chats Additionally, the free version includes access to a host of business integrations, including Asana, Salesforce, Alexa, HubSpot and Workplace, among many others. Zoom also doesn’t make you pay extra for whiteboard tools, screen sharing, audio and video recordings or the ability to integrate with Google Calendar. Zoom’s Basic tier may feel complete if you are someone who only needs a single license. However, if you desire unlimited meetings or specific web conferencing tools, you’ll want to consider upgrading. ### Pro With the Pro tier, you get everything in Basic plus: - Social media streaming - Co-hosting and alternate hosting - Ability to designate anyone on the Pro plan to schedule meetings - A gigabyte (GB) of cloud recording per license - Skype for Business - Live transcription - Live streaming through YouTube, Facebook or a third-party service - Usage reports - User management tools The Pro plan costs \$16.99 per user per month; Zoom recommends it for small teams as you can only buy a maximum of nine licenses. ### Business The Business tier brings everything in the Basic and Pro plan, plus a few crucial additions: - Ability to host meetings for 300+ participants - Recording transcripts - Admin portal for simplified billing, user management and usage insights - Language interpreters, who receive their own audio channels - Single sign-on (SSO) - Company branding - Managed domains This plan is aimed at small businesses that need web conferencing for up to 250 users. Although priced at \$21.99 per user per month, you can expect to invest, at minimum, about \$199.90 per month. ### Enterprise Zoom has a large enterprise-ready plan available for businesses with 250 or more employees that require more than what’s available at the lower tiers. The Enterprise tier is custom-priced and you must contact Zoom’s sales department directly to move forward with a purchase. Enterprise is the only premium tier where annual agreements are mandatory; you can pay the total cost upfront or agree to pay month to month. This highest tier has everything from the previous plans, with the addition of features like: - Ability to host up to 500 participants - Customer success management - Executive business reviews - Webinar 500 - Bundled discounts Enterprise is without a doubt the priciest option available. However, features like unlimited cloud storage make the package enticing for larger teams.
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