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TeamViewer vs Zoom comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

TeamViewer
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
87
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (3rd)
Zoom
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
225
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of TeamViewer is 6.9%, down from 7.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoom is 10.7%, down from 12.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

Heiko Humpert - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows an ease of access to various systems and has a straightforward setup process
The product allows easy access to any system in case of any issues We cannot see the number of monitors working on the system simultaneously. It becomes complicated to switch from one monitor to another for different windows. The product's stability depends on the network's stability in our…
Luiz Kazan - PeerSpot reviewer
Utilizing versatile features for efficient personal and work meetings
Zoom offers a number of interesting and valuable features. One of the most interesting is the ability to share only audio and provide ambient music without sharing a screen. The breakout room feature is much more developed than other solutions, allowing users to stay in the same meeting and move to different rooms and back to the main room. The sharing features are great for projecting people who should be in focus. Another valuable feature is the virtual entrance, which uses a username and password recognized by the Zoom system, showing the person's full name and ID. Additionally, the use of video and a good fixed background improves visibility compared to other applications. These features differentiate Zoom from others.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of TeamViewer is the ability to remote into another device."
"The most valuable feature of TeamViewer is the ability to remote control a computer system. Overall it is a complete solution."
"I don't know of any performance problems with TeamViewer - generally, it's a stable product."
"We also use it a lot for remote site assistance. We've set up our internal authentication for unattended access to our remote sites. That makes it very easy and convenient to remotely connect with our users and our client machines whenever we need to. It's set as a direct, secure connection. As long as the station has internet access, we can see it and it makes remote support very simple."
"The product allows easy access to any system in case of any issues."
"From my perspective, the most important is the login."
"The most important feature of TeamViewer is its ease of use."
"The TeamViewer system has some built-in security. The TeamViewer client connects to the TeamViewer host securely. Only a certain number of authorized users on our side have access to the system. Even within that, an individual endpoint can be assigned to a group, where not everybody has access but, rather, just one or two people who are part of a support team might have access to that particular device. So TeamViewer has given us tools to be able to segregate who has access to different things."
"Zoom is easy to use and does not consume very much in terms of resources."
"The ability to make video calls is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The standout feature of Zoom is its excellent connectivity, offering high-quality audio and video. Additionally, its familiarity stems from being an early adopter in the field of online communication during the onset of epidemics. Previously, I had used a different system for video conferences in another company, which primarily relied on room-based conferences rather than peer-to-peer video conferencing. However, with the need to communicate directly with peers, Zoom emerged as the first and preferred choice for me. Overall, I consider it the top option and the primary tool I use. Additionally, the solution has all the functionality I need."
"Screen sharing is valuable. It is very easy to install, and there are 45 minutes free of charge."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"The solution is stable and scalable."
"The grid view option is great, as you get to see everyone who is in the video conference at the same time."
 

Cons

"TeamViewer can improve connectivity. I had some problems connecting to my clients and now I use AnyDesk."
"TeamViewer could improve by adding support for other operating systems, such as Linux and CAKE."
"Support for mobile devices from Linux has been missing since the Native client was rolled out. This was a nice option, especially when trying to walk somebody who was struggling to understand something on their phone."
"The business interface is clunky and not well-documented."
"I am not sure about all the features of TeamViewer, but if they have no voice communication or file transfer features they should add them."
"The installation and the update agent could improve."
"They should release features such as Augmented Reality into both plain and standard versions of TeamViewer."
"It would be very helpful if they could provide a manual for the installation process and describe more of their features."
"The solution is not very useful for chat and lacks highlighting functionality."
"Sometimes I talk a bit low pitched and the other person cannot hear me. I'm guessing the noise suppression detects my voice as background noise instead of my actual voice."
"Zoom is an immature product that is not yet stable."
"There were some security issues early on, however, they have fixed the problem, and now it is fine."
"It is important for us to have Zoom integration with our Active Directory environment."
"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."
"I would like to see Zoom integrated with other third-party services."
"I found it very confusing to set up a meeting."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is in the thousands of dollars per year."
"TeamViewer is very pricey. You have to sign up for a yearly subscription."
"We are not using the solution for commercial use therefore it is free to use."
"...it will cost you $1,500 to $1,600 a year, but when I think of how much work I do through TeamViewer..."
"We have a permanent license and the price is reasonable."
"I used the free version of TeamViewer."
"The price was cheaper than what we were previously paying. At the time that we went with TeamViewer, we were using ShareConnect. The TeamViewer package was about half the cost and able to have a bigger number of users."
"The version of the solution we are using is free."
"I am using the free version of Zoom."
"There are no licensing fees required."
"We have to pay for the product's license."
"Has a paid account for multiple users as well as a free option."
"As an organization, we are paying a license fee for Zoom. Personally, I use the free version."
"I am using the free version, so I don't pay anything to use it."
"There are paid and free personal accounts for Zoom."
"For personal use, I use the free version of Zoom, so I haven't paid anything."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Educational Organization
77%
University
3%
Computer Software Company
3%
Financial Services Firm
3%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about TeamViewer?
It is easy to use and has a pretty good UI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TeamViewer?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoom?
Zoom offers a free version for up to forty minutes.
 

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