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reviewer818343 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud & Virtualization Solutions Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Good network utilization, easy to use, and easy to set up
Pros and Cons
  • "It is very easy to use. The utilization of the network is very good."
  • "If Zoom added the feature of Zoom Phone so that I can use it as a phone, it would be much better."

What is our primary use case?

I am using it for virtual meetings. I have its latest version.

What is most valuable?

It is very easy to use. The utilization of the network is very good.

What needs improvement?

I have had some performance issues in GPU lately.

If Zoom added the feature of Zoom Phone so that I can use it as a phone, it would be much better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a couple of years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable, but lately, I have had some performance issues in GPU.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable.

How was the initial setup?

It is very easy. It is a very small application.

What about the implementation team?

I did it myself.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Zoom depending on the circumstances of the customers, such as their current subscription and so on. For example, if you have a Microsoft subscription, then why not use Teams? 

I would rate Zoom an eight out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer914010 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Network Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
MSP
Easy to use and stable, with a free version available for users
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution offers a free version."
  • "The paid version is quite expensive. There's no middle ground between free and paid."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for our meetings.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use.

The solution offers a free version.

What needs improvement?

I'm not sure if the solution has areas of improvement just yet. I'm still new to the service.

If there are quality issues, I find that it is usually a bandwidth problem, and not related to Zoom itself.

There's a limit as to how many people you can have on a call. They should open this up a bit to include more, if possible.

It would be helpful if the solution had more features for users to take advantage of.

The paid version is quite expensive. There's no middle ground between free and paid.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've only been using the solution for about three months at this point. It's still rather new to me.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution has been good. I'd say that it's been reliable and extremely consistent. I can't recall experiencing any bugs or glitches. The solution doesn't freeze or crash. It's been great.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I'm not sure how many people are currently using the app at our organization. It's used pretty extensively in the organization, however. I believe there are plans to increase usage in the future.

How are customer service and technical support?

We've never had to contact technical support, that I'm aware of. They have pretty great online support if users have any questions or need any troubleshooting. There isn't really a need to pick up the phone and call anyone.

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

I previously used Skype a little bit.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was not complex. It was very straightforward. The deployment process was also extremely fast.

We don't need anyone to maintain the solution. There isn't someone in the company that's tasked with "making sure it works". It's pretty low-maintenance in that sense.

What about the implementation team?

I didn't need a consultant or reseller to help me install the product. I handled the implementation myself.

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

There's a free version and there's an expensive paid version. There needs to be something in between. Something in the middle could have more people using the product.

What other advice do I have?

We use the latest version of the solution. I don't use the solution too much; I just use it if I have to for meetings.

I'd recommend the solution. It's a good product. For quick meetings or for sharing information, it's fantastic.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Senior Consultant at ZILKER TECHNOLOGY LLC
Consultant
made organizing conferences quite easy, we can record and replay the total meeting

What is our primary use case?

I use it for conferencing. I use it in Mac as well as Windows. Also, I organise video and audio conferences.

How has it helped my organization?

It has made organizing conferences quite easy. We can record and replay the total meeting. Also, when organizing team meetings, there is an option to mute all users and have a chairperson.

What is most valuable?

  • Recording option — we can replay it later.
  • Chat, in the case of group meetings
  • Raising a hand to notify the chair that we have some things to share
  • Video ability
  • Screen share.

What needs improvement?

I like this solution as such. Maybe taking some steps over reducing bandwidth usage in case of video conference could be good. Also, filtering noise in case of audio. 

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reviewer994551 - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Capital and Development Manager at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Has an easy setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to set up."
  • "Non-technical support should be improved, such as that involving invoicing."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for Webex, town hall, chatting and Teams. 

What needs improvement?

Non-technical support should be improved, such as that involving invoicing. I cannot think of anything offhand to improve regarding services. 

I would like to see avatars included in the next release. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for three years

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution is easy to set up. 

What other advice do I have?

As Zoom is quite good, I rate it as a ten out of ten. 

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Real User
Free to use, easy to set up, and makes it simple to connect for remote meetings
Pros and Cons
  • "It's pretty easy to connect to anybody through a scheduled meeting."
  • "Sound is not an issue, however, with video I've always had issues when using the free service."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use this to remotely talk with people. I use it personally now, however, I did use it at my previous company.

What is most valuable?

It's pretty easy to connect to anybody through a scheduled meeting. It typically goes well with just sound.

The initial setup is simple. 

There is a free tier so that you don't need to pay to use Zoom (with some limitations).

What needs improvement?

Mostly it's been fine. There are just a few issues that I've noticed. For example, if I'm speaking with friends, it's through the free Zoom application, not the paid tier. There usually tends to be some issues that I have on my end consistently with camera reception. Even when all the features on my end are enabled, there are still issues with being able to even see myself. Sound is not an issue, however, with video I've always had issues when using the free service.

For how long have I used the solution?

I use Zoom occasionally, from time to time. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I've never tried to scale the product. I can't speak to how easy or hard it would be. 

How are customer service and support?

I've never used technical support. I don't know if they are responsive when you need their help. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty simple and straightforward. It's not hard to deploy it. Everything is easy to implement. 

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

I tend to use the free tier. I can't speak to how much the paid tiers cost.

What other advice do I have?

I don't have a business relationship with Zoom. 

I tend to use the latest version of the solution, however, I don't use Zoom frequently anymore. I don't know which version of the solution I'm on.

I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. Being able to work is kind of the prime objective of most applications. This tends to do that with the exception of video, which I've had too many issues with. The two times I've used it, I had that issue. When I used to work for a hedge fund and some tech startups, it always used to work. That was on the paid tier which makes me wonder if it's just the free tier that's a bit weaker. In general, however, it works well. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1037607 - PeerSpot reviewer
Account Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
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?

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.

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. 

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.
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reviewer1734405 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Channel and Capacity at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Beneficial packages and access by shared link
Pros and Cons
  • "There is no installation, you can give someone a link to the chat and they can access the chat through the link."
  • "The solution could improve by being more secure."

What is our primary use case?

We use Zoom for virtual meetings.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by being more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for approximately one year.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 10 people in my organization that use this solution on a regular basis.

How was the initial setup?

There is no installation, you can give someone a link to the chat and they can access the chat through the link.

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

We have subscribed to a package for Zoom and it is a monthly payment.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others

I rate Zoom an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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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.

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