IBM Cloud Video vs Zoom comparison

IBM and Zoom Video Communications are both solutions in the Virtual Meetings category. IBM is ranked #40, while Zoom Video Communications is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. IBM holds a 0.5% mindshare in VM, compared to Zoom Video Communications’s 11.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Zoom Video Communications users who would recommend it.

IBM Cloud Video

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100% willing to recommend

Zoom

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1,426 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Cloud Video and Zoom based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Cloud Video

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

40th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CDN (31st)

Zoom

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

206

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of IBM Cloud Video is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoom is 11.5%, down from 15.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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RONALD Lim

Co-Founder & Events Producer at Think Event

Great user interface and easy to implement

I like the corporate looking user interface for the audience and very straight forward log-in process too. The user interface of other solutions such as GoToWebinar can be confusing for a less tech-savvy audience. IBM has thoroughly thought through everything and the flexibility to integrate the API to expand the registration gateway allows us to have an extra layer of security. Furthermore, the brand IBM is reputable in the market for its data and network security.

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AlexandruCioruta

Senior manager at Ernst & Young

Easy to use and provides good video and sound quality

I've been using the solution for different vendor meetings and training The most valuable features of Zoom are quick connectivity, screen sharing, and quick response. The solution provides good video and sound quality. The solution's screen-sharing and presentation capabilities are really good.…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like the user interface. There aren't too many buttons that the audience will have to fiddle with."

"The product is usable and very straightforward."

"Zoom is a product that offers users convenience, so you won't be left out of any meetings, especially when others need or prefer to hold meetings on Zoom."

"Compared to any other platform, Zoom has been very stable for meetings and conference calls."

"Zoom did everything that we needed it to do."

"Zoom is stable and I haven't had any problems with it."

"It is a game-changer for virtual communication, and it is incredibly user-friendly, making it a go-to choice for remote meetings, webinars, and online collaboration."

"The most valuable features of Zoom are the very stable video and audio, the quality of the voice is good, and it is very easy to connect to the sessions. This is also the reason why we use Zoom."

"Zoom works fine, and its interface is easier to use than, for example, Teams, which is the other tool I would compare it to. It's also easy to schedule Zoom meetings through Outlook."

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Cons

"They should improve the registration gateway. Currently, you can't do a pre-event registration that's straightforward. You have to do an API to integrate. It would be a lot easier if they had that."

"Zoom needs to address the privacy issues I've heard about."

"They could address the product's limitation of the free version, particularly the 40-minute time constraint on meetings."

"I'd like for there to be more integrations possible in the future."

"In general, the price could be a little cheaper."

"Our licensing model prevents us from switching off the meeting recording functionality"

"The only issue I have is that some clients have difficulty connecting to the audio side of things."

"The solution needs to have a feature that allows you to take over another person's screen. right now, that's not possible. This is important for our purposes due to the act that we are often using the solution to troubleshoot issues for our clients. If we could just take over their screen and go in and fix issues, it would make troubleshooting infinitely easier."

"It's a heavy application that requires a lot of bandwidth. I would like to see Zoom incorporate those features where you can share documents and form teams while still maintaining efficiency."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I use the tool's free version."

"There are no licensing fees required."

"The version I am using of Zoom is free."

"Zoom is available with an open license that can support meetings of up to 40 minutes."

"We have an annual subscription to the solution. The price could be reduced."

"The licensing fees are quite expensive."

"We are on an annual license for the solution. The price of the solution could be less expensive."

"I am using the free version, so I don't pay anything to use it."

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Educational Organization

90%

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The product is scalable.

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The solution is affordable.

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Overview

With cognitive and AI infused technologies, IBM Cloud Video empowers customers to enhance live and on-demand video opportunities, and maximize viewer engagement.

Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Our easy, reliable cloud platform for video, phone, content sharing, and chat runs across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. Message me to learn more about how Zoom can help your business or organization Visit zoom.com and follow @zoom_us.

Sample Customers

Airbnb, N3 Results, University of Notre Dame

Fortinet, Veeva, Proofpoint, Box, Ticketmaster, Trend Micro, Caesars Entertainment, Santa Clara University, Pandora, Stanford Continuing Studies

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