What is Zoom?
Zoom Meetings is an AI-powered video conferencing platform developed by Zoom for online meetings, remote collaboration, presentations, training sessions, and hybrid workplace communication. The software enables participants to join virtual meetings through desktop applications, mobile devices, web browsers, and compatible conference room systems. Its video conferencing capabilities include HD audio and video, screen sharing, customizable layouts, virtual backgrounds, appearance effects, and background noise suppression. Hosts can manage participant permissions, organize breakout rooms, control screen sharing, and configure meeting settings to support different collaboration requirements. Built-in collaboration features allow participants to exchange messages, annotate shared content, use digital whiteboards, and work together on documents during meetings. Zoom's AI meeting capabilities generate summaries, identify discussion highlights, extract action items, and answer questions about meeting conversations. My Notes enables users to capture personal meeting notes while AI-assisted transcription organizes important discussion points and generates structured takeaways. Automated captions and multilingual caption translation help participants follow discussions across different languages and accessibility requirements. Meeting recording capabilities allow authorized users to preserve sessions, review previous discussions, and share recordings with colleagues. Integration with Zoom Team Chat, Scheduler, Calendar, and supported third-party applications connects meeting activities with scheduling, document collaboration, and ongoing team communication. Zoom Meetings also provides administrative management, configurable security settings, meeting authentication options, reporting tools, and integrations that support deployment across small businesses, educational institutions, and large enterprises.
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Web Conferencing Software
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Would you Recommend to Others? 8 out of 10
Zoom - How We've All Survived the Past Year!
5 out of 5 stars Date: Feb 23 2021SummaryZoom has been a life saver this year. Our business went from in person trainings to completely online in order to continue providing services, and zoom was able to make that happen. The quality of online meetings is SO much better than other products (google, microsoft), and it's been quite easy to use overall. We've not only been able to conduct our previous trainings via zoom, but we've actually expanded our reach across the state of Louisiana, and have been able to start new training options and sign a new significant contract because of how we've been able to pivot to online trainings via zoom.
Positive- easy to use!
- great quality for a good price, esp on a smaller scale
- significantly better than major competitors - both for participants and hosts
- has allowed us to expand our trainings to a larger audience than when we were in person
- works pretty well on a variety of devices
- great for sharing videos, powerpoints
- great engagement via polls, chats
- being able to set up templates for recurring meetings is great
- works well with other programs/services we use: google calendar, firefox browser, appointlet and many moreNegativeOverall zoom is a great product and I don't have any major complaints, but here are a few areas where there's room for improvement:
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- chat: having an option for private chats to appear in a separate window. in large meetings, they tend to get lost in the main chat, which can be very confusing when trying to respond
- updates: love that things are updated regularly, but would be great to get a notification via email or the zoom app that an update is available
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Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10
Zoom Meetings
5 out of 5 stars Updated: Apr 20 2021SummaryIt was a great experience to have the virtual meetings and ease of use with my computer and/or phone.
PositiveThe sound quality of sound, visual appearance & overall experience was very positive and easy to use.
NegativeThere was nothing that I did not like about Zoom meetings.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10
Convenient
5 out of 5 stars Date: Aug 17 2021SummaryLike everyone else since March of 2020, I have attended many Zoom meetings. I never even knew Zoom was an option before then. I am very happy with Zoom and the virtual experience it provides.
PositiveIt is very easy to set up a Zoom meeting via the website. I like the tools it has to offer, such as the moderator being able to automatically mute people. I like that the moderator has the option of needing to allow people into the meeting. I really like the screen share option. It has made PTO and Board of Education meetings much easier to attend. You can be at home getting what needs done there and still be in the meeting. I also like the virtual background option.
NegativeI wish the free option allowed for meetings longer than 40 minutes.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 8 out of 10
Thank Goodness for Zoom
4 out of 5 stars Date: Jun 26 2021SummaryZoom is a great way to remain connected virtually with a multitude of users. From business to connecting with family Zoom makes it easy to virtually meet. It kept me in business during the pandemic.
PositiveZoom allowed me to pivot my business during the pandemic and has kept me in business as the world has shifted. I was able to easily offer my services over Zoom to all of my clients with few issues. The ability to log into meetings without downloading an app made it easy for those uncomfortable with technology to join. I like that I can record my sessions for editing and use later.
NegativeThe price point is a bit high for the limited use I get out of the program. There are issues with the video on some of my devices. Using Zoom on my phone and tablet is not as easy as I would like it to be. I wish there were more adjustments to the quality of the sound.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10
Zoom Meeting Experience
5 out of 5 stars Date: Jun 16 2021SummaryZoom giving us a great opportunity to continue to perform daily, monthly, yearly routines. For the last year, we held 12 Board Meetings and an Annual General Meeting for Owners of Condominium via the Zoom platform.
PositiveSince the pandemic hit our normal life, we are no longer allowed to hold physical Board Meetings, however, we such a great platform like Zoom we didn't miss any Board Meeting for the last year. Excellent product quality.
NegativeI have nothing to write here, everything is perfect. Highly recommended.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10
My Experience With Zoom
5 out of 5 stars Date: Apr 20 2021SummaryWith Zoom, we no longer have issues with setting up and conducting online meetings. The tool works well and I like the ease of setting up the meeting and joining.
PositiveI like Zoom for many reasons. First, it is easy to use. Secondly, the tool is resourceful in that there are many features.
The tool is affordable.
The quality of video and audio is out of question.
Integration with other software is easy.NegativeWell, since Zoom has been working well, I will not be listing any issues here.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10
Zoom revolutionized meetings
5 out of 5 stars Date: Mar 03 2021SummaryI utilize Zoom almost daily. At first I thought I would only use it business related, but have found myself using it in my personal life as well.
PositiveThe Zoom platform is user friendly, with features that allow for connecting with one or multiple people.
NegativeIn larger Zoom meetings, scrolling over numerous pages can be tedious.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10
Zoom is the best tool for connecting with the world
5 out of 5 stars Date: Jul 22 2021SummaryZoom is present in all departments of our organization. It has allowed us to connect almost immediately to keep up with our pace without any problems. The quality of Zoom is really impressive and it is very intuitive and easy to use when we have a stable connection.
PositiveWhen it comes to connectivity Zoom is amazing, it has allowed us to have amazing audio and video quality in all of our conferences. We have been able to reach out to our employees despite the pandemic we are experiencing thanks to Zoom and it has allowed us to easily connect with colleagues outside the country.
NegativeThey should implement a low bandwidth choice for poor connections because not all the time we and our customers have the best connectivity and it slows us down, sometimes it is difficult to connect and join because of these details.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10
Videoconferencing device for your communication needs
4 out of 5 stars Date: Mar 23 2021SummaryZoom is an amazing application with many uses. If you are a teacher or conference organizer, read some of the frequently asked questions located on the Zoom website, which offer some details regarding how to be the best possible organizer on Zoom. Zoom allows me and my team to connect daily via videoconference to convey concepts and ideas in a team setting. We can do conferences as if we are physically in the office and no other tool has made it so easy for us.
PositiveThe general zoom is an excellent video conferencing device. In my office, Zoom is used for a series of meetings across the company, varying in size from several active participants in one videoconference at a time. The quality of the video, as well as the strong connection, is what allows this system to work in our workplace. Zoom has transformed the way we do videoconferences and I don't see them disappearing so quickly in this period.
NegativeThere are some security vulnerabilities that I have seen recently through information, as well as social media sites related to Zoom. As a fairly new application that was adopted so quickly during the pandemic period, I fear that perhaps the structure needed to protect Zoom customers from other harm, as well as from cyber attacks, will not be at its best. Absolutely nothing has happened in our organization yet, but we look forward to seeing Zoom improve in that regard.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 6 out of 10
Definitely a tool for today's time and era!
4 out of 5 stars Date: Aug 18 2021SummaryGreat tool, would be great if it had more features open to the wide market, certainly one of the most important tools in todays time and era!
PositiveEase to use, known widely around the world, great capabilities when you need to do general things such as meeting friends and so on.
NegativeTime limitation, not as flexible as microsoft teams when it comes to operating it, screen sharing. Could allow for remove control as well like team viewer
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Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10
Practical business meeting tool
5 out of 5 stars Updated: Feb 03 2021SummaryI liked the ability of the host to control meetings and participants. Anyone with a room ID and password can join meeting from any supported platforms. Overall, Zoom is a very practical tool for business meetings.
PositiveBusiness presentation sharing is super easy on the Zoom meeting platform. You can join meeting directly from the integrated calendar app. It has a user-friendly UI on both of its platforms. Voice chat works quite good also screen sharing is great.
NegativeAudio stops coming when minimized and opened Zoom platform.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10
One of the best in market
5 out of 5 stars Date: Mar 25 2021SummaryHappy with the product. Hassle free and uninterrupted video conformance makes life really easy. And best part is quality. Thanks Zoom App.
PositiveZoom app never let me down with quality and service.Amazing video conformance and quality of video is really great then any other apps available in market.
NegativeData security may be a concern! Not sure about the rumours. They need to clear the air.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10
It helps me to maintain international communication with clients and work team.
4 out of 5 stars Date: Mar 01 2021SummaryZoom has given me the possibility to stay connected with others, helping me to maintain relationships with my clients and work team regarding projects or other work related things. I have also kept in touch with my family and friends thanks to this platform since the quarantine has prevented me from having close relationships, however Zoom has been a solution. Before the quarantine, I also used Zoom for clients in other countries such as China, Spain, Germany, among others, since due to travel problems it had not been possible to set up a day for meetings but with Zoom everything is more direct and simple for me and my clients without having to learn a lot from this platform.
PositiveIt offers quality in relation to audio and video, allowing me to have a more fluid conversation with people at a distance. Latency is not a problem in any device or for any person, it is stable and also safe since it has administrative permissions that help to manage who enters and who does not. I can use Zoom through browsers or the mobile application and to enter a video conference it does not require a Zoom registration if the owner of the room so wishes. Zoom provides a space in which its interface is friendly for any new user, so I can say that it is very simple to use and to be able to connect with others through a video call. I can tile all the participants who use the video camera and be able to my presentation on a single giant screen for everyone to see and I can also move my presentation anywhere. It is very simple to be able to share a link with others so that they enter the room and it is also very simple to program it.
NegativeMany users, which I have had the ease of being able to connect with them through Zoom, have notified me that my video conference with them has been suddenly disconnected regardless of the internet connection, this error has happened to me a lot when there are a large number of users talking and using their cameras at the same time and you have to go back in to continue the chat. At first I have had problems getting used to screen sharing since I see a notification or something that tells me that I am not doing it, it should be a more interactive interface. There is a lot of background noise or hum with some of the users using Zoom, I wish there was an option to automatically minimize that noise and make the audio clearer and cleaner for a smooth and seamless conversation. Sometimes there is poor synchronization with the audio when there are many participants in the room.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10
Zoom helps our creativity during calls
4 out of 5 stars Date: Mar 29 2021SummaryThe level of interaction we have found with our team of vendors and developers in general has been just what we needed to get our project off the ground properly. Zoom has not only improved the way we communicate, but has also proven to offer reliable and easy to administer security methods.
PositiveIn Zoom, calls can be as long as you want without overloading the platform, or without problems occurring during the development of a meeting, such as loading information from documents to view them live, or the interconnection of several screens if we are going to work in a group.
NegativeZoom does not have good integrations with sales software, unlike other services that have their own suites oriented to the management and development of seminars or online classes. This does not mean that with zoom we cannot run group classes, but if we do, there will be no possibility of applying research tools, such as tests.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 5 out of 10
ZOOM REVIEW
4 out of 5 stars Date: Aug 17 2021SummaryI am overall pleased with all of the services that Zoom has to offer across the board. I will definitely be using Zoom with all my customers.
PositiveI love how Zoom makes dealing with my customers simple. Being able to log on at any time anywhere is nice.
NegativeDepending on internet connection. sometimes Zoom may be laggy.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10
Easy To Use Online Meetings
5 out of 5 stars Date: Jun 07 2021SummaryI dare say most everyone has become familiar with Zoom over the past year. Whether on my phone or my laptop, it's been a great way of staying connected with others.
PositiveEasy to use interface allows for seamless meetings with others. Many great features for meeting online and not have to be in person.
NegativeThe only con I have is the time limit for each meeting. But starting another meeting after the time has ended is no problem.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10
Great service
5 out of 5 stars Date: Jun 30 2021SummaryZoom has all your tools to help your day to day meetings run smoothly. I highly recommend to anyone.
PositiveThis is probably the best video calendar service ever. Quality, ease of use, options and web page are great!
NegativeI have yet to run into any cons. During covid shut down this was the best life line.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10
Everyone Knows About Zoom
5 out of 5 stars Date: Feb 11 2021SummaryThe pros outweigh the cons and I think that speaks for itself. This is a free app that you can use as team member.
Positive- Easy to navigate
- Audio and visual is very clear
- Able to view each persons screen
- Filters are funny and this is affordableNegative- Breakout room is confusing to use. This is the only con, I think there are better ways but not bad.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 8 out of 10
Great app but sometimes feels buggy.
4 out of 5 stars Date: Jun 01 2021SummaryOverall, Zoom is an easy to use application that can be used by any individual without any technical knowledge required to use it.
Positive- It does not consume a lot of system memory while running can be used on a low-end system smoothly.
- The user interface of the application makes it very easy to keep track and see every participant.
- Screen sharing features works without any lags.Negative- There are some bugs in some features and it makes the application jittery while using them, for example - using a mic while sharing the screen.
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Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10
Best web meeting and conference platform.
5 out of 5 stars Date: Jul 20 2021SummaryOverall, Zoom is one of the best software for web meetings. It provides all the features needed in an online meeting. It is also available on all the platforms.
Positive- The audio and video transmission is loud and clear for all the participants in the meeting.
- The maximum numbers allowed in a meeting is more than enough for any conference, meeting or webinar.
- The chat is feature comes very handy in asking question in an ongoing meeting.Negative- The free version only allow the meeting for 40 minutes.
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- The security and transparency is sometimes questionable.