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Zoom

A cloud-based platform for video conferencing, offering features like screen sharing, chat, and phone integration

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+Video ConferencingHost one-on-one or group meetings with up to 1000 participants.
+Screen SharingShare your screen during meetings to collaborate and present ideas
+RecordingRecord meetings for future reference or sharing with others
+Chat ChannelsCollaborate before, during, and after meetings using chat.
+Cloud VoIP Phone ServiceOffers advanced call features and integration.
+IntegrationsEnables connecting Zoom with popular third-party productivity tools, streamlining workflows
+Whiteboard ToolsSupports collaborative brainstorming, mind-mapping, and visual planning
+Automatic TranscriptionGet meeting transcripts automatically generated.
+Call SummariesOffers a concise overview of key points discussed, saving time for participants
+ThemesChange meeting theme colours and upload unique wallpapers.
+Translated CaptionsEnable translated captions in 33 languages
-Inability to Delete Inappropriate CommentsLacks a feature to easily remove comments made by trolls during meetings.
-Restrictive Time Limits for the Free TierThe free Basic plan has a 40-minute limit for group meetings, which can be limiting for longer discussions.
-Mobile Version Lacks Desktop FeaturesSome features available on the desktop version are missing in the mobile app.
-Spotty History with SecurityFaced security concerns in the past, although improvements have been made.

Platform

Social

       

System Requirements

Version ↓
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • macOS X with macOS X (10.11) or later
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10 Note: Devices running Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
  • Ubuntu 12.04 or higher
  • Mint 17.1 or higher
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 or higher
  • Oracle Linux 8.0 or higher
  • CentOS 8 or higher
  • Fedora 21 or higher
  • OpenSUSE 13.2 or higher
  • ArchLinux (64-bit only)
2
Single-core 1Ghz or higher
Dual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent)
3
N/A
4 GB
4
  • Desktop: Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari; Latest 3 versions
  • Mobile: Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox; Latest 3 versions
5
  • An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
  • Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth
  • A webcam or HD webcam - built-in, USB plug-in
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Linux requires a processor or graphics card that can support OpenGL 2.0 or higher

Ratings

4.30
5

Apple App Store
4.5
5
based on 1523764 reviews
Capterra
4.6
5
based on 7435 reviews
FileHorse
8.6
10
based on 818 reviews
FileHorse
8.2
10
based on 59 reviews
G2CROWD
4.5
5
based on 31862 reviews
Google Play
3.6
5
based on 1695959 reviews
PCMag
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
Reviews.org
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion
Softonic
4.3
5
based on 30552 reviews
Softonic
4.1
5
based on 552 reviews
Softonic
4.1
5
based on 2018 reviews
Softonic
4.4
5
based on 81 reviews
TechRadar
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
TechSpot
4.4
5
based on 22 reviews
TrustRadius
8.8
10
based on 1866 reviews
Uptodown
4.5
5
based on 26 reviews

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Initial Release

10 September 2012

Repository

Zoom being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

Alternatives

Videoconference
Skype   WhatsApp   Telegram  
VoIP
Skype  
Instant Messenger
Trillian   Pidgin   Skype   Discord   Mozilla Thunderbird   WhatsApp   Telegram  
Group Chat
Trillian   Pidgin   Skype   Discord   WhatsApp   Telegram