We use Zoom for internal and external meetings.
Senior Solutions Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
It's a stable solution for internal and external meetings
Pros and Cons
- "Zoom is scalable. We have about 10,000 users at my company."
- "Zoom's drawing tools could be better integrated."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
Zoom's drawing tools could be better integrated.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Zoom for about two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zoom is stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zoom is scalable. We have about 10,000 users at my company.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Webex in the past.
How was the initial setup?
Zoom is a cloud service. I think we only have to pay for the license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Zoom nine out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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CI Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Easy to set up, user-friendly, and has been problem-free
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to scale."
- "They may need to scale it some more in terms of global users."
What is our primary use case?
The product is one of our prime platforms for delivering remote services.
What is most valuable?
The main feature I like with Zoom is that it allows me to do remote control and get access to the system so I have remote hands that I don't have to depend on the customer or the client to do things for me. They just give me access and I would be able to do what I need to do. That's one of the good features there. It also allowed me to easily transfer files back and forth.
The solution is very user-friendly.
The solution is easy to scale.
As long as you have good connectivity, the stability is good.
The initial setup is simple.
What needs improvement?
If a user has bad connectivity, Zoom will not work well.
I can't say anything is lacking. Overall it's pretty sufficient.
They may need to scale it some more in terms of global users.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability is pretty good, and the performance is decent. However, it's very dependant on the connectivity If the connectivity is poor, the stability won't be so good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is possible with oom. It's not a problem to expand it as necessary.
When we do training, we can add quite a bit of people. We've never had an issue during training sessions.
Right now, everybody in our organization uses Zoom.
How are customer service and support?
We've never needed the assistance of technical support Everything is pretty straightforward. The solution is problem-free.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm also familiar with Microsoft Teams. Given what it is now, Zoom is pretty different from stuff like Teams. Teams is very corporate and as far as remote control and stuff are a lot more restrictive. It's not as user-friendly when coming into those types of things.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm just part of corporate. I don't know the exact cost of the license. I can't really speak to that.
What other advice do I have?
I don't know what version I use is. It gets updated every time I use it, therefore, it is likely the latest version.
Zoom is the way to go. I haven't had any issues with it.
I would rate the solution at a ten out of ten.
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CEO & Founder at Flexera Global
Easier to use than Microsoft but slows down when too many people log in at once
Pros and Cons
- "I rate Zoom as a seven out of ten. This is because it is much easier to use than Microsoft Teams."
- "The video side should be improved, especially if too many people log in at once."
What needs improvement?
The video side should be improved, especially if too many people log in at once. While they say that the solution can support up to 100 connections simultaneously, it slows down once 20 or 25 people join. So too, the quality of the audio decreases and this is in spite of one being in a good internet area with good network speed.
For the moment, Zoom only allows one to schedule, so it would be nice if it offered the option of creating channels, such as Slack does. The latter solution allows everyone to be on the same call with just a click.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for two-and-a-half years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zoom comprises our main mode of video communication. We have slowly started incorporating Microsoft Teams, since the company, our employees and the back office use this. Consequently, it is sometimes easier for us to simply conduct a quick call.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I rate Zoom as a seven out of ten. This is because it is much easier to use than Microsoft Teams, but both of these solutions face similar issues when too many people log in at the same time. In fact, Zoom rates slightly lower than Microsoft Teams in terms of video and audio quality when too many people, 20 or 25, log in at once.
Zoom only allows for scheduling at the moment, so it would be nice if it offered the option of creating channels, such as with Slack. The latter solution allows everyone to be on the same call with just a click.
What other advice do I have?
I believe we deploy the solution on the cloud.
Half of our organization makes use of Microsoft Teams and the rest use Zoom.
I rate Zoom as a seven out of ten.
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Owner at Sabath Supply Chain Consultants, Inc.
A great format for connecting visually to clients and for sharing graphics
Pros and Cons
- "The ability to share graphics and visuals."
- "Occasional system overload that requires a restart."
What is our primary use case?
I generally use Zoom for meetings when presenting to potential customers. It's a good way of being able to present information. I own the company and I'm a customer of Zoom.
What is most valuable?
It's great that I can see people when I'm talking to them, it's really important to have that feature and to connect to clients. I also like the ability to share graphics; the ability to go through a PowerPoint presentation or share other visuals is very important. Beyond that, I know there are lots of other capabilities that we haven't used very much.
What needs improvement?
There are sometimes too many parallel meetings going on and the system gets overloaded, somebody drops out or we have to start over again. That's something that could be improved.
I'd like to see 100% reliability in the solution. I also find that the controls are a little awkward, but that's a minor point. It's really the consistency and the reliability that are the big issues.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this product for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution most of the time, but I think it's dependent on the number of users at a given time. Too many users and you can have some issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In general, the solution is scalable although there are occasionally issues when meetings are conducted in parallel and we might lose a connection.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've made one or two calls to customer support and shared emails with them so it's been quite limited. I got a reasonable response, they were pretty decent.
What other advice do I have?
I think the main thing I would suggest is to get some kind of assurance that there won't be overload problems. I believe one of my clients has some kind of arrangement or package with them and we've never had a problem on any Zoom meeting with this client.
I find that I can have more meetings and greater effect using Zoom. I've had many live meetings and conference calls over the years. It's difficult to connect with clients on a conference call. Zoom makes meetings as effective as a live meeting or close to it.
I'd rate this solution an eight out of 10.
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Network Administrator at Letshego
Efficient solution for virtual meetings
Pros and Cons
- "The video stream is very cool, and it's an efficient solution."
- "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."
What is our primary use case?
We use Zoom for virtual meetings. We have 250 people in our company using Zoom.
This is a cloud solution.
What is most valuable?
The video stream is very cool, and it's an efficient solution.
What needs improvement?
It could be more user friendly, like having permission to share documents quickly with other users.
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution since 2019.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before using Zoom, we used Cisco Webex. Compared to Microsoft Teams, I see Teams as being very heavy. I see it as a solution that was developed in a rush. It's just too heavy if you don't have the bandwidth. It's not as efficient as Zoom.
Zoom gives you the experience of seeing the other person who you are conversing with, even though the person is remote.
How was the initial setup?
Installation is very easy.
What about the implementation team?
We did the installation ourselves.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution 9 out of 10.
I recommend this solution. It's very comfortable and easy to use.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Senior Executive at a leisure / travel company with 201-500 employees
Good performance with a free version and an easy installation process
Pros and Cons
- "The product is usable and very straightforward."
- "I'd like to have the recording functionality in the free version so that we don't need any licensing in order to access it."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use it for myself and for checking. I use it for organizing teams.
What is most valuable?
The performance is very good. We haven't had any stability issues.
The scalability is great.
The product is usable and very straightforward.
Overall, the installation process is very simple.
There is a free version of the product.
What needs improvement?
I don't think any other improvement is required at the moment.
You do need permissions to be recorded. I'd like to have the recording functionality in the free version so that we don't need any licensing in order to access it.
The free version allows only for approximately 45-minute meetings.
They need to be able to integrate it with other applications, such as, for example, Facebook, so that you could schedule meetings more effectively.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for three years. It's been a while at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. The performance has always been 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?
I've found the solution to be scalable for my purposes. It's never been an issue.
I do not have plans to increase usage at this time.
How are customer service and support?
I don't really require the assistance of technical support. Having never talked to them, I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use both Zoom and Google Meets. The quality of Zoom is better than Google. That said, Google Meets is pretty commonly used.
How was the initial setup?
The installation process is straightforward and not overly complex. You just click through the prompts and you are ready to go.
What about the implementation team?
You can handle the installation yourself. It's very easy. I didn't need an integrator or consultant to assist me.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They have options for personal use, or we can have co-hosts, which we can assign.
The licensing is cheap and we can pay for it on a monthly basis.
I use the free version. I don't pay a licensing fee at this time.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. Overall, I am satisfied with the capabilities of the product.
I would recommend the solution to other users.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Project Manager at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Stable solution works well for video conferences
Pros and Cons
- "I find it very easy to use for multiple persons."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use is for video conference, for classes for my daughter when she's online, and also when I have to talk with the teacher.
What is most valuable?
The solution is working very well and it's very simple, easy to use.
What needs improvement?
One area that can be improved is the chat settings. Perhaps add a feature so you can tag someone when you write something, and that someone be notified that you wrote a message to him or her. I'd like to see more user interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for two or three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. My family is using Zoom.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I've used the service from Google. I was using Slack and Skype. With my friends, I use WhatsApp for video.
I began using Zoom because I find it very easy to use for multiple persons.
How was the initial setup?
It is very easy to install in just a few minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
At work we had a paid account for multiple users and so on, but at home I'm using the light version, the free one.
What other advice do I have?
Zoom works very well and is very stable. I enjoy the fact that it can be used with more than two people, and you can also chat with others during calls.
I would suggest using the solution because it works very well for video conferences.
I'd rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
VMware Senior Client Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
High-level video quality, plenty of features, and highly scalable
Pros and Cons
- "There are many valuables features of Zoom. The visibility is very good. The ability to see everyone that is talking and the indication spotlight of who the primary speaker is helpful. The solution is interactive, the participants are able to raise their hand, comment, give gestures, such as thumbs up or down."
- "The solution can improve by having the option to be able to lock the primary speaker on high definition the entire time. Additionally, it would be a benefit to have easy Zoom room-like features for individuals using lightboards. There should be quick invitations and integration with Slack and Outlook."
What is our primary use case?
I use Zoom as a communication solution. I am an active user of the solution and I use it for approximately six hours a day.
What is most valuable?
There are many valuables features of Zoom. The visibility is very good. The ability to see everyone that is talking and the indication spotlight of who the primary speaker is helpful. The solution is interactive, the participants are able to raise their hand, comment, give gestures, such as thumbs up or down. There is the option to record, the quality of the video is great, the quality of the desktop sharing is clear, easy scheduling, and overall ease of use.
What needs improvement?
The solution can improve by having the option to be able to lock the primary speaker on high definition the entire time. Additionally, it would be a benefit to have easy Zoom room-like features for individuals using lightboards. There should be quick invitations and integration with Slack and Outlook.
In an upcoming release, I would like to have a push-button screen capture of what I am doing. I do not want to record the whole process, but I want a push-button screen capture. For example, if we are doing a PowerPoint or lightboard and I have edited it and I want to capture the change, having a push-button that records it to my laptop would be a large advantage.
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 is good but I noticed quality issues for people who are using cell phones. There should be a note somewhere that says landline preferred. It is best to use WiFi rather than mobile data. This is more of a user issue than it is a platform issue.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is highly scalable. We have zoom sessions that include tens of thousands of people.
How are customer service and support?
I have never had an issue with Zoom to have the need to contact the support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used WebEx and Teams previously. The video quality is poor, I cannot do screenshots easily or see what my lightboards are doing. When I am looking at myself on Teams, Teams flips my video around and there is no option for me to do a screen capture on Teams. If I am on a Teams call, I open up Zoom, I flip to Zoom video, I do my screen capture there and then I flip back to Teams for the call. I dislike Teams.
What other advice do I have?
The additions I have suggested are to make an already amazing platform even better. My utilization of Zoom is better than everybody else in my organization as far as how many features are being used. I do training, teachings, and client-facing workshops and I have a lightboard integrated with Zoom, I use it extensively.
I rate Zoom a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Zoom meetings, definitively most valuable, but Zoom webinars are also quite good.