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Founder at a non-tech company with 1-10 employees
Real User
May 18, 2023
A solution that is worth the money and requires its users to go through an easy setup phase
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup was very easy...The solution is worth the money."
  • "One of the main concerns is the difficulty of using it on your mobile device."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for everything, including my personal uses. To meet clients outside of Microsoft Teams, I use Zoom. Also, I use it for meetings in general with clients, volunteer work for meeting people across the world and trying to do different things on the platform. So, it helps me have conversations while trying to figure out how we can help other people. I don't think there's a day that I don't use them. I use it every time.

What is most valuable?

There are a lot of features in the solution. Besides the fact that you can speak with anyone from across the world, you can also see each other. Also, I really appreciate being able to record whatever is being set on Zoom, especially when I can use it for the onboarding process. So, I have such case scenarios and examples. I think that's one of the main features I love about Zoom.


What needs improvement?

I think Zoom should be introduced for the phone because we can use it on its own. I guess graphic design or the user experience they provide can be changed. The design could be changed. I find it kind of difficult to use Zoom, especially with clients and co-workers, friends and family who do not like to use Zoom on their phones because it's hard or difficult compared to a laptop. One of the main concerns is the difficulty of using it on your mobile device.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom since COVID started, which was 2020. I am using Zoom Version 5.14.8. I am a user of the solution.


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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The only time it lags is when we are in a bad spot for Wi-Fi, so it depends on where I'm working. Suppose I'm working at a cafe or maybe at an airport. Also, since I am a graphic web designer, if I have too much storage being taken up, it will lag to the point where I have to move things onto a different desktop so that viewing can be used. So I think that's another kind of issue that I'm having. I'm trying to figure out if that's on my side or if it is an ongoing issue at the moment.


How are customer service and support?

I had to contact customer service and support a couple of times, but I think there were a couple of times when Zoom itself contacted me. I think it had crashed once, but they had emailed me saying that if I was experiencing something, it would take about twenty-four hours to be fixed.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very easy.

What was our ROI?

The solution is worth the money.

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

I am paying to use the solution. I am making yearly payments. So, I am paying 250 USD a year.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Zoom is very efficient for everyone since it's very easy to use. Even if they don't have the app, I can send them a link to them, and it opens up. I know, for the different people that I work with, that such things may be a little bit old, and I say this because I am not tech-savvy. It's something I can rely on, and I know it is easier to use. I don't use Skype because I've never really trusted it over the years. The only other virtual meetings I used to do were on Microsoft Teams, but that's really just for, like, my budget. Zoom can be used by those who are not tech-savvy.


What other advice do I have?

To others, I would say that it is a great platform to be able to meet other people. It's a great way of communication, and we're able to get instant results. Also, it's great for the conference solution. You can share data. So, I would definitely recommend it to others for sure.

I honestly love the solution owing to how I can share my meetings and my screens. There is even a game feature we use, and it is helpful since my family is spread across the world. So I just love how we, like, really made it easier for me for people everywhere.

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Chandana Wijeratne - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 20Leaderboard
Apr 10, 2024
Valuable for webinars but is pricey
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Zoom is the webinars."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Zoom for meetings and webinars, where we don't visit the customer physically. We recently hosted a webinar using Zoom.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature of Zoom is the webinars.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Zoom since 2020.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate the solution a seven or eight out of ten for stability.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Three people use the solution in our organization.

    I rate the solution ten out of ten for scalability.

    How are customer service and support?

    On a scale from one to ten, where one is low and ten is high, I rate the solution's technical support a seven or eight out of ten.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    How was the initial setup?

    On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy, I rate the solution's initial setup ten out of ten.

    What about the implementation team?

    We implemented the solution through an in-house team. The solution can be deployed within a few minutes.

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

    On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten.

    What other advice do I have?

    Zoom has adapted to our organization's security and privacy needs.

    Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    Leslie Mavonyani - PeerSpot reviewer
    Head of technical and projects at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Sep 7, 2023
    A tool with a free version and a deployment phase that takes around two minutes
    Pros and Cons
    • "Zoom is a product that offers users convenience, so you won't be left out of any meetings, especially when others need or prefer to hold meetings on Zoom."
    • "When you join a meeting in Zoom, you may feel it is difficult to find some windows until you click a few buttons to help you eventually get to the window you want to see."

    What is our primary use case?

    I join meetings via Zoom only when someone sends me a link to join it. I don't use it actively. I use Zoom to attend general meetings with my company's suppliers or customers.

    What is most valuable?

    I hardly use Zoom. I just connect to Zoom and attend the meeting of whoever has set it up for me on Zoom. There isn't something that I like particularly about Zoom.

    What needs improvement?

    Some windows on Zoom can look hidden. When you join a meeting in Zoom, you may feel it is difficult to find some windows until you click a few buttons to help you eventually get to the window you want to see. I operate on a macOS, where the chat window is not immediately available when I join a meeting. In general, Zoom's UI needs improvement.

    The appearance of important windows in Zoom, especially the chat window, is an area that needs improvement.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have experience with Zoom. I am just a user of the solution.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    My company has around five users of Zoom.

    How are customer service and support?

    I never had a reason to use the solution's technical support.

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

    In our company, we normally use Microsoft Teams, but we use Zoom whenever there is a client that requires us to be on a call via Zoom.

    How was the initial setup?

    I carried out the setup phase of Zoom a couple of years ago, so I don't remember whether its procedure was complex or straightforward.

    The deployment phase of Zoom took two minutes to be completed.

    Regarding the deployment process, I just downloaded the Zoom installation file and pressed the install option to install Zoom on my system.

    What about the implementation team?

    I managed the installation phase of Zoom in our company.

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

    I use Zoom's free version.

    What other advice do I have?

    Zoom is a product that offers users convenience, so you won't be left out of any meetings, especially when others need or prefer to hold meetings on Zoom.

    I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Team Leader at a aerospace/defense firm with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Sep 6, 2023
    A stable tool to hold virtual meetings that also helps with its file extraction capabilities
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is a scalable solution."
    • "Zoom's stability is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use Zoom for virtual meetings and video communication.

    What is most valuable?

    Our company is interested in Zoom's extraction capabilities and uses it as a transformation tool. Zoom can convert a JSON file to an XML file without the need to involve coding and by using the drag and drop feature available in the solution's UI because it's not for our internal use but for our customers who don't want to write scripts.

    What needs improvement?

    Zoom's stability is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Zoom for three to five years.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is a scalable solution.

    I am unsure about the number of users who use Zoom in my company.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have never used the solution's technical support.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I don't think my company evaluated other options in the market before choosing Zoom.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend the solution to those planning to use it.

    I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

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    Assistant Investment Manager at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Sep 5, 2023
    An affordable, easy, and user-friendly tool useful for setting up virtual meetings
    Pros and Cons
    • "Zoom is quite easy to use and user-friendly."
    • "The only limitation in Zoom is related to the time limit for a call, which is about 40 minutes."

    What is our primary use case?

    Zoom is quite easy to use and user-friendly.

    The main purpose of Zoom is to hold virtual meetings.

    What is most valuable?

    Zoom has many features, but our company uses the solution's basic features, like scheduling meetings on the calendar, chatting, and sharing screens and documents.

    What needs improvement?

    The only limitation in Zoom is related to the time limit for a call, which is about 40 minutes. The aforementioned area can be considered for improvement.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Zoom since 2020, around COVID-19. My company is just a customer of Zoom. I use the solution's latest version.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

    Around 15 people in my company use Zoom.

    Zoom is used at least once every couple of days, but in the past, Zoom was used every day.

    Personally, I plan to increase the use of the solution since I prefer to have more virtual meetings.

    How are customer service and support?

    I haven't interacted with the solution's technical support.

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

    I had used Skype, which was exclusively for personal use.

    How was the initial setup?

    I rate Zoom's initial setup phase around nine to ten, on a scale of one to ten, where one is a difficult setup and ten is an easy setup.

    The solution is deployed on an app, which is an on-premises version.

    Zoom's initial download or deployment process was completed in a couple of minutes.

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

    I rate the product's pricing two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price. Price-wise, it is an affordable solution. The cost, in addition to the standard licensing fees, is related to the premium. Generally, a person can use it for free or go for a premium if they want to upgrade or extend the meeting time.

    What other advice do I have?

    I think Zoom is a great tool.

    I recommend Zoom to others because I found it very easy to use, especially for old people unfamiliar with technology. With Zoom, you just send the link and the invite to allow a person to join a meeting easily.

    I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Jaison V - PeerSpot reviewer
    Assistant Manager at a maritime company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Mar 27, 2022
    Free to use, reliable, and is easy to install
    Pros and Cons
    • "I don't have any issues with the scalability of Zoom."
    • "I don't have any issues with the scalability of Zoom."
    • "The interface could be more user-friendly."
    • "The interface could be more user-friendly."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use Zoom for video calls and meetings.

    What is most valuable?

    Zoom is a very nice product, and we use it regularly.

    What needs improvement?

    The interface could be more user-friendly.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working with Zoom for the last 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?

    I don't have any issues with the scalability of Zoom.

    We have more than 5,000 users in the organization.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have not contacted technical support.

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

    We are not working with any ESB solutions, we use RegData.

    I work for an organization that has several teams. Each team works with several products.

    Personally, I use Zoom, Teams, and Webex on my laptop or MacBook.

    How was the initial setup?

    It is easy to install.

    It takes a normal amount of time to download.

    What about the implementation team?

    I was able to complete the installation myself.

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

    There are no licensing fees required.

    What other advice do I have?

    If the time comes, I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

    I would rate Zoom an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    PraveenKambhampati - PeerSpot reviewer
    Owner at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Top 20Leaderboard
    Feb 15, 2022
    Beneficial security features, clear quality transmissions, and secure
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable features of Zoom are voice and camera clarity. The time latency of the response is good. The facility to view all the participants who are online is a benefit. In most of the other similar solutions, they too have this feature. However, since I have used Zoom, I find it as an advantage because you can see all the participants online and you can choose."
    • "My only concern in Zoom is the stigma associated with being a Chinese product. However, it has been acquired by the US government or a US counterpart has taken over it. There is not any issue with respect to data security. This being said, there is a little bit of apprehension when it comes to the data security aspect. It's better if they give a public statement that we are compliant with the GDPR requirements. It will be helpful for them in promoting their solution in a much better way."

    What is our primary use case?

    I used Zoom for some training programs that I conducted for younger children in school. The version I am using is for the Mac.

    I used Zoom when I was doing an assessment. I did a waste management audit for an energy company, which has a large presence in 15 countries, because of the COVID pandemic. I had done a virtual audit of the waste management process of their production facilities. I did a comprehensive audit for all their 15 operating countries, for example, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Wuhan in China, South Korea, Japan, and India. I had used Zoom to talk to people.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Zoom had served as a handy tool to connect and communicate with the world, especially my client organizations during the COVID phase. The fact that I could establish a seamless bridge is attributable to Zoom. Be it Online training sessions or Business Assessments, Zoom has served as a handy tool. So business sustenance served well.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable features of Zoom are voice and camera clarity. The time latency of the response is good. The facility to view all the participants who are online is a benefit. In most of the other similar solutions, they too have this feature. However, since I have used Zoom, I find it as an advantage because you can see all the participants online and you can choose. 

    When using Zoom for a training program, seeing the participants online and then the latency is very good, it is more in real-time. Additionally, the security features are good.

    What needs improvement?

    My only concern in Zoom is the stigma associated with being a Chinese product. However, it has been acquired by the US government or a US counterpart has taken over it. There is not any issue with respect to data security. This being said, there is a little bit of apprehension when it comes to the data security aspect. It's better if they give a public statement that we are compliant with the GDPR requirements. It will be helpful for them in promoting their solution in a much better way.

    The internet infrastructure in India is not as good as in other places, such as the USA. Zoom could benefit by optimizing the connection to allow better operation of the solution under low bandwidth. Management of the latency time will give them an edge for data calls over other products.

    If I want to do a recording quickly, the way we should be able to do it should be slightly easier for the author. For example, if you are conducting a program and you are hosting it with a trainer that is subcontracted to your organization. In this case, the trainer, when you're giving me access to Zoom, I am using Zoom as the bridge to train your audience. 

    In such a situation, as an author, or trainer, should have the facility to record it myself, I should be able to gain a copy of my training session for later usage or for a review. If they could add some feature to accomplish this it would be helpful. It would be very motivating for the trainers and auditors to do self-reviews and then later on they can review themself for improvement areas to work on. 

    When I take a look at my own recording, I can have a better idea of how to improve for the next session or training program.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Zoom for approximately 10 years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Zoom is highly stable.

    I never had connectivity issues where suddenly the line went off, and despite my internet bandwidth issues, I never faced a blackout. I had conducted training programs, for example, using zoom with several trainees in the session. Conceptual clarity is only possible when the bridge with the participants is clear enough to comprehend for the participant. I guess Zoom was good enough to connect well despite constraints, peak times and bandwidth issues which are often the challenges associated with online presence.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I had no problems with the scalability of Zoom.

    Since the COVID pandemic, this is the new way of communicating for many people. Many people are carrying out business, training programs, and virtual meetings. Many things that are happening, Zoom has a huge potential. If they can make their offering more attractive, easier to use, with beautiful dashboards, it is a big market for them. They can have their share value going up in the market.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have not needed to contact Zoom's technical support.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

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

    I have previously used Webex and Microsoft Teams

    I have been using  Microsoft Team prominently. A lot of people are preferring Microsoft Team because it is more reliable than most of the other solutions. Zoom is slightly less popular because of the data security issues associated with it and has been taken over by a US company. China does not own it anymore but there is still a stigma associated with data security and privacy when using Zoom, in my opinion.

    How was the initial setup?

    I do not remember how the initial implementation was but when the Zoom is implemented there is some waiting time when the login happens. Sometimes we are not sure if the connection is happening or not. There's a waiting time but happens also in Microsoft Team. At times it is as if we are blindfolded and waiting for the meeting connection to happen, you don't have a clue whether the connection is happening or not. I don't know if the issue is because of my internet connectivity, Zoom tool version, the other side of the connection is ready, or if the other party is joining or not. There are many question marks that are there that could be answered with some dashboard of what is the status is similar to tracking of a courier. It has gone somewhere and, midway, it is stuck, and then the other side is still yet to join.

     If Zoom can manage this delay and make it more creative in reflecting the participant and have the ability to inform the organizer of whether the connection is in place or not, it would be really helpful. 

    What about the implementation team?

    Implementation and usage of Zoom are very user friendly. Sometimes when the meeting is arranged by the client the system admin of the client organization would extend support to share a document or share screen or other maneuvers. Support was good enough to enable the business discussion further without breaks breaks and interruptions.

    What was our ROI?

    Seamless integration with the business processes and timely communication with the clients adds huge value to the sustenance of Business. In a Virtual world of an evolving and fast emerging tomorrow, Zoom would be playing a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing the Business Performance of Corporates across the world. My RoI is a small piece of a similar experience and experimentation with the Virtualization of the business ecosystem with Zoom.

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

    There is a free version of Zoom which allows you a certain limited amount of time usage and there is a corporate version of the solution where you have to pay.

    They could improve the free version by allowing more time to use, it could benefit sales in the future. For example, let's say some students are using it or a certain kind of some CEOs or non-profit organizations are using, they can extend free access to such people.

    The Microsoft Teams solution is more expensive than Zoom.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    When evaluating other solutions to Zoom, they all have similar functionality. For example, the dashboard icons are at the bottom of the screen. There is standardized functionality in most of the solutions.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others. 

    They need to remove the Chinese stigma attached to the solution and then it would be better in the market for sales.

    If a customer comes to me and asks if Zoom is a good solution I highly recommend it.

    I rate Zoom a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Google
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    lecture at a educational organization with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Feb 11, 2022
    Easy to set up, friendly and helpful support, provides functionality for recording meetings
    Pros and Cons
    • "Zoom is very easy to set up. You simply download it and use it."
    • "Zoom meetings can only have 1,000 attendees. For more than 1,000, you must buy the Zoom Webinar product."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Zoom in my office for virtual meetings.

    We use it to attend meetings while at the office, from home, from the car, or from the hotel. It is a good solution for online meetings and in general, virtual communications.

    What is most valuable?

    It has a feature that allows you to store the recording of a meeting, which is good.

    What needs improvement?

    Zoom meetings can only have 1,000 attendees. For more than 1,000, you must buy the Zoom Webinar product.

    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?

    This is a scalable product, although a Zoom meeting can only have 1,000 attendees. We have approximately 400 people that use it.

    We have to evaluate it further before deciding whether we will increase our usage.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have been in contact with technical support and it is good. They are very friendly.

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

    We used another video conferencing solution for approximately two months.

    How was the initial setup?

    Zoom is very easy to set up. You simply download it and use it.

    If you have any confusion, you can get information about setting it up from YouTube or Google. It's very easy.

    What about the implementation team?

    I deployed it myself. No technical team is needed for deployment.

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

    We pay a yearly licensing fee.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, this is a good product and I recommend it.

    I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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