I primarily use Zoom for virtual meetings. Some of the meetings are only with two people, meeting one-on-one for teaching.
Director at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Multiplatform, offers screen sharing capabilities, good sound and video quality
Pros and Cons
- "The screen sharing capability is useful for teaching."
- "Zoom is not a good product for webinars."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The screen sharing capability is useful for teaching.
What needs improvement?
Zoom is not a good product for webinars. In a webinar, you have a presenter and maybe a co-presenter, with a lot of people listening, perhaps sending questions. Zoom is more for real meetings where everyone has to contribute something, and more than one person is sharing their screen.
Setting up the single sign-on took a little bit more time. It's a really nice feature to have because people can't remember passwords, so they tend to be too simple.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Zoom for the past year and a half.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a very stable platform.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zoom is a scalable product. For the client that I am administering Zoom for, we have a few hundred users and everyone in the organization can make a Zoom account.
How are customer service and support?
I have not been in contact with technical support from Zoom.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In addition to Zoom, I am currently using Microsoft Teams. I have used Webex in the past but I don't really like it. I have never personally hosted a meeting using Webex, but I have been an attendee. My impression is that Webex is more suitable for webinars.
The image and sound quality are better on Zoom than on Microsoft Teams.
These are different products for different environments and different occasions.
How was the initial setup?
Zoom is easy to install and set up. It takes maybe five minutes to complete.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is some basic functionality that's free but if you want to host longer meetings and have more participants, then there is a licensing fee. In fact, the costs of this could be cheaper.
The license for Zoom is something that people will be willing to pay as long as it remains superior to products like Microsoft Teams, in terms of audio and visual quality.
What other advice do I have?
My brother is a big fan of Linux, and I got him to use a Zoom version that was built for Linux.
One thing to keep in mind is that Zoom costs money and if somebody already has a Microsoft Teams account, the only reason for them to use Zoom is the improved quality of service. As long as the quality difference is big enough, we will continue to use Zoom. Microsoft tends to get better over time and if Microsoft Teams becomes good enough, it will be difficult for Zoom to keep its place in the market.
Overall, Zoom is a good product and I recommend it for video conferencing. That is what it's made for. The fact that it's a standalone product has certain benefits. For example, Microsoft Teams is integrated with everything from Microsoft. It works well for those use cases but sometimes, you just don't want that. I expect that Zoom will eventually integrate more with other products from Microsoft but I actually hope that they don't. They would be recreating something that is already there.
I would rate this solution a nine 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.
None at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
Much better and more reliable than Microsoft Teams and WebEx, but has occasional problems with latency, audio or visual quality
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is much better and more reliable than Microsoft Teams or Webex."
- "There are occasional latency, sound and audio quality difficulties."
What is our primary use case?
I use my Mac to conduct Zoom meetings with those who are interested, which runs on my browser.
What needs improvement?
I have come across the run of the mill issues which someone would expect to find with these communication solutions. There are occasional latency, sound and audio quality difficulties.
The solution is good, but it's not perfect.
A big feature I wish to see would involve the ability to attach documents while conducting a session.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for around a year-and-a-half.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The solution is much better and more reliable than Microsoft Teams or Webex.
I am not the one in charge of the decisions. People, such as recruiters and hiring managers, are the ones who make the decision to conduct a one-on-one meeting. Nowadays, these things are done remotely and the people, at turns, may specify Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Webex. This can vary. I deal with all of these solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I believe that Zoom is deployed in the cloud.
We provide software as a service.
I rate Zoom around a seven out of ten.
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MCT at ParaSoft SRL
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.
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Technology Consultant- Networking Services at STS
Stable and easy to install, but performance could be better
Pros and Cons
- "The installation was easy."
- "The performance could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for virtual meetings.
What needs improvement?
The performance could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Zoom for a few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I cannot say for certain if the solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We have not had occasion to contact technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before using Zoom we used Cisco Webex.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was easy, although I do not recall how long it took.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We do not incur any licensing costs, as we use the free version.
What other advice do I have?
As we use another collaboration tool, I believe there to be a couple of users making use of the solution in our organization.
I would not recommend the solution to others.
I rate Zoom as a six out of ten.
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Senior Client Executive at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use, simple document sharing, but more channel building features needed
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and loads up documents for sharing."
- "There was a situation not long ago when there were some security fears. Some users had somebody else take control of their calls. They might have addressed these issues now, but the security needs to continue to be upgraded."
What is our primary use case?
We use Zoom internally and externally in our organization for communicating with associates or with clients.
How has it helped my organization?
Zoom has benefited our company because it is easy to set up and for clients to use. When we are doing presentations or discussions at various levels of sales it is a good tool.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and loads up documents for sharing.
What needs improvement?
There was a situation not long ago when there were some security fears. Some users had somebody else take control of their calls. They might have addressed these issues now, but the security needs to continue to be upgraded.
There are certain ways you can build channels for clients and opportunities in Teams that would be a benefit to add to Zoom. I have been using Teams more than Zoom because it has a lot more capabilities for sales and communication, building, and working with the team.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good. I do not remember Zoom having any glitches, or time-out issues, it always seemed consistent.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is highly scalable. We extensively use Zoom, we have approximately 24,000 employees in my organization and many, if not all, have used Zoom.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Teams and Zoom in my company.
How was the initial setup?
The setup of the solution is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Zoom a seven out of ten.
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CIO at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Great functionality, very reliable, and offers excellent video and audio quality
Pros and Cons
- "The video and audio quality are very good."
- "Although I have not experienced this issue directly, I have heard that there are a lot of security issues with Zoom. Security is very important to us and I have read in the news, there have been a few security issues with them, which worries us in general. We have to update this solution to use it for business purposes soon. We have to check it with an independent security product to verify its safety."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution to run meetings with our partners occasionally.
What is most valuable?
We like that the solution is very common. Everybody is using this type of collaboration software, which makes it easy for everyone to jump on a call, as everyone is familiar with the software. A lot of our partners are using Zoom.
The functionality is great.
We like the act that you can record a session if you like.
The video and audio quality are very good.
We can use it anywhere, including on-premise or remotely.
What needs improvement?
Although I have not experienced this issue directly, I have heard that there are a lot of security issues with Zoom. Security is very important to us and I have read in the news, there have been a few security issues with them, which worries us in general. We have to update this solution to use it for business purposes soon. We have to check it with an independent security product to verify its safety.
I don't know if Zoom has a mobile application, however, if they don't, they should consider developing one.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've only been using the solution since the start of COVID-19, which has been, at this point, about six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very popular mostly because of its stability. It may be one of the top three solutions at this point. We haven't faced any issues and find it to be reliable. It doesn't crash or freeze and I haven't experienced bugs or glitches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
About ten people in our organization use the solution, and occasionally maybe up to 15 colleagues who like to use Zoom and Zoom's business solutions for meetings.
I don't have a problem with scaling the solution. I haven't experienced any technical issues scaling and have been able to talk with big partners and corporates quite easily.
We do plan to move to the business version of Zoom in the future.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We do use other conferencing solutions as well, however, most of our clients are using Zoom, so it is our preference. We often also use Microsoft Teams.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was not complex at all. It was very fast and straightforward. The whole process really is just a few clicks and you are ready to go.
We didn't really have an implementation strategy, and deployment doesn't take long. Right now, we're just using the online version and considering buying a business account, which we haven't done yet. I'm not sure if that will have more of a setup process or not.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We're using the free version of the solution currently, and are considering a business account in the future.
I believe for business accounts, Zoom offers monthly and yearly pricing.
What other advice do I have?
We're using the free version of the solution. We needed to have a company type of access to use it so we do not have a local installation.
I would rate the solution nine 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.
Technical Manager at Secur Links
Simple installation, user-friendly, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Zoom is user-friendliness."
- "Zoom could be more scalable."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Zoom in our company for internal and external meetings for customer presentations. Additionally, we use it for remote access.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Zoom is user-friendliness.
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?
The stability of Zoom is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zoom could be more scalable.
We have approximately 40 people using the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted the support from Zoom.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Webex previously. My organization's choice is to use Zoom and I am familiar with it.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is of Zoom is very easy and user-friendly. The process can take a few minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I can do the implementation myself. You subscribe and use the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a subscription to use the solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I prefer Zoom to other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to personal users and organizations.
I rate Zoom a nine 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.
b2b channel account manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
A platform to connect with other people
Pros and Cons
- "A light application that has many features."
- "Could be more flexible for individuals that do not have the economic capacity."
What is our primary use case?
We use Zoom daily to connect with other people like our vendors and business partners.
What is most valuable?
Zoom is a very light application. It uses the network and has many features like the ability to record meetings, you can chat, and collaborate. The video conversation is very clear.
What needs improvement?
Platforms always require improvements. Zoom could be more flexible for individuals that do not have the economic capacity.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for four 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?
Zoom can be scalable.
How was the initial setup?
Zoom is very easy to setup, it is just a few clicks to make it run and work on the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend others use Zoom it is a good platform.
I would rate it a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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