SEO & Website Optimization · head to head
SE Ranking vs Zoom
SE Ranking
SEO & Website Optimization
Grow your visibility with AI SEO
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Zoom
All industries
Video conferencing that's easy, reliable, and secure
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Zoom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SE Ranking core plan caps keyword tracking at 2,000 keywords and 10 projects; Growth caps at 5,000 keywords and 30 projects; Zoom cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SE Ranking and Zoom actually diverge.
| Attribute | SE Ranking | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Category | SEO & Website Optimization | All industries |
| Founded | Unknown | 2011 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in SE Ranking
Nothing recorded that Zoom does not also cover.
Only in Zoom
- HD video & audio
- Screen sharing
- Recording & transcripts
- Virtual backgrounds
- Breakout rooms
- Polling & Q&A
- Chat
- Whiteboard
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SE Ranking
No use cases recorded yet. See the SE Ranking review.
Zoom
- Team meetingsnot SE Ranking
- Webinarsnot SE Ranking
- Virtual eventsnot SE Ranking
- Online trainingnot SE Ranking
- Telehealthnot SE Ranking
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SE Ranking
- Core plan caps keyword tracking at 2,000 keywords and 10 projects; Growth caps at 5,000 keywords and 30 projects
- The 20 percent discount requires paying annually upfront rather than monthly
- AI prompt tracking is capped at 100 prompts daily on Core and 250 on Growth
Zoom
- Cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
- Feature set is overwhelming with complex navigation and too many options
- Limited analytics and coaching features compared to dedicated contact center platforms
- Call recording and admin oversight lack strict governance needed for regulated industries
Pricing, plan by plan
SE Ranking
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the SE Ranking review.
Zoom
Free- BasicFree
- 100 participants
- 40-minute group meetings
- Unlimited 1-on-1 meetings
- Pro$14.99/month
- 100 participants
- 30-hour group meetings
- Cloud recording (5GB)
- Business$19.99/month
- 300 participants
- Single sign-on
- Recording transcripts
- Enterprise$25/month
- 500 participants
- Advanced admin features
- Executive business review
Which should you pick?
Choose SE Ranking if
Nothing in the data separates SE Ranking from Zoom on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Zoom if
- You need hd video & audio.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is SE Ranking or Zoom better?
- Neither clearly leads. SE Ranking starts at On request and Zoom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SE Ranking or Zoom?
- Zoom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for SE Ranking and Free for Zoom.
- Does SE Ranking or Zoom run on more platforms?
- SE Ranking runs on Web. Zoom runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- Can I use Zoom for free?
- Yes. Zoom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SE Ranking starts at On request.
- What can SE Ranking do that Zoom cannot?
- Zoom covers HD video & audio, Screen sharing, Recording & transcripts, Virtual backgrounds.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Zoom: What are Zoom's main pricing tiers?
Zoom offers a free Basic plan with 40-minute limits for group meetings, Pro at $14.16/user/month, Business at $15.58/user/month with 300 participant capacity, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Additional costs apply for Phone ($10.50/user/month), Webinars, and Rooms.
SourceZoom: What integrations does Zoom support?
Zoom integrates with Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, HubSpot, Zendesk, and many other business applications, though integration depth varies by partner.
SourceZoom: Can Zoom be used for webinars?
Yes, Zoom Webinars is available as a separate product starting at $66.67 per month, providing larger audience capabilities and specialized webinar features.
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