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reviewer1125813 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Support Team Leader at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
A good solution for small and medium sized organizations
Pros and Cons
  • "A stable option that is good for small to medium sized companies with limited use."
  • "Additional end-user features like polling would be beneficial."

What is our primary use case?

We use Zoom for visual meetings, conferences, presentations, and webinars.

What is most valuable?

Zoom is more stable than other applications. 

What needs improvement?

Additional end-user and client features could be added. There are features available on Microsoft Teams that are not available on Teams. I would like to be able to push out the polling or voting questionnaire.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Zoom for 3 or 4 years. Currently, there are approximately 20 users.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Zoom is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution.

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

We currently use Microsoft Teams as well as Zoom.

How was the initial setup?

It is a cloud-based solution so it is very simple to setup. It takes only a few hours to setup the central management.

What about the implementation team?

We used an in-house team to install Zoom.

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

There is a licensing fee required to use Zoom.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have tried Cisco WebEx and would put it in the same class as Zoom.

What other advice do I have?

Zoom is perfect for small and medium sized organizations with limited use. Compared to other products it is good. I would rate Zoom an 8 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Systems Engineer at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Reliable, scalable, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of Zoom are simplicity and reliability."
  • "I'd like to see more integration with Google Calendaring. When meetings are scheduled they are added into a Google Calendar. For example, if I am driving my car there are often times I have to pull off the road to join into a meeting as opposed to being able to click the link and have it startup. Sometimes I can do that, sometimes I can't, it all depends on how the meeting was generated initially."

What is our primary use case?

We use Zoom primarily for virtual meetings and remote assist sessions, where we take over control of somebody's computer.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of Zoom are simplicity and reliability.

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see more integration with Google Calendaring. When meetings are scheduled they are added into a Google Calendar. For example, if I am driving my car there are often times  I have to pull off the road to join into a meeting as opposed to being able to click the link and have it startup. Sometimes I can do that, sometimes I can't, it all depends on how the meeting was generated initially.

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?

Zoom is very stable, it is great.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good.

We have approximately 4,000 users that use Zoom in my organization.

How are customer service and support?

I have not needed to contact the support of Zoom.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend this solution to others.

Zoom is a superior product to the others that are on the market.

I rate Zoom an eight out of ten.

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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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reviewer1713138 - PeerSpot reviewer
Digital Growth Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Real User
Free and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that it's easy to use."
  • "Zoom could be improved by adding more dashboards."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is for virtual meetings. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it's easy to use. 

What needs improvement?

Zoom could be improved by adding more dashboards. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for about three or four years. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. 

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

Zoom is free. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have also used Skype. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Zoom to others.

I rate Zoom a nine out of ten because it could be improved by adding more dashboards. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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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: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1118802 - PeerSpot reviewer
Account Manager, Cybersecurity at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
MSP
Cost-effective, simple to install, and user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
  • "Zoom security could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Zoom primarily for virtual meetings.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the ease of use.

It is very simple to use.

What needs improvement?

Zoom security could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Zoom for two to three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Zoom is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Zoom is scalable.

We currently have two main users, because we have a shared account.

How are customer service and support?

We have not contacted technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

This solution will be deployed and maintained by one technical person.

What about the implementation team?

We completed the installation ourselves.

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

Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis.

There are some additional costs.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are considering using it.

It's easy to use, and cost-effective.

I would rate Zoom an eight 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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reviewer931998 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Professor at a university with 51-200 employees
Real User
Good performance and stability; useful for virtual meetings
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is straightforward as this is a cloud application. It only takes a few seconds."
  • "I would like to see an integration with Microsoft."

What is most valuable?

It is useful for virtual meetings. 

What needs improvement?

I would like to see an integration with Microsoft. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for two to three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I am satisfied with Zoom's performance and stability. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would give Zoom a nine out of ten for scalability. There's still room for improvement on this front. However, we have many people using it at our institution. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward as this is a cloud application. It only takes a few seconds. 

What about the implementation team?

We set it up in-house. 

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

I know that there are licensing costs but I'm not sure what they are. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1724514 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
It's free, but it could be more reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that it's free."
  • "Zoom's audio quality could be improved. I feel like Teams is more reliable because sometimes the audio is patchy on Zoom, whereas I've never had a problem with Teams."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is for virtual meetings. I have Zoom for personal use. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it's free. 

What needs improvement?

Zoom's audio quality could be improved. I feel like Teams is more reliable because sometimes the audio is patchy on Zoom, whereas I've never had a problem with Teams. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Zoom doesn't seem very stable. I have experienced patchy audio quality during calls. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I only use Zoom for personal purposes. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted technical support. 

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

I also use Microsoft Teams for meetings because my company pays for the subscription. Teams is more reliable and stable than Zoom. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation just takes a few clicks and you're done. I have an IT background, but it doesn't make a difference. It's very easy. 

What about the implementation team?

I installed Zoom myself. 

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

Zoom is free. If I had to pay for a subscription, I would just use Teams instead. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Zoom an eight out of ten. If you're implementing it for personal use, then I recommend Zoom, but if you want to implement a solution for business purposes, I would go for Teams. 

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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