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Streak vs Zoom

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Streak

Software

CRM superpowers for Gmail

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom logo

Zoom

Software

Video conferencing that's easy, reliable, and secure

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Streak the free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan; Zoom cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
  • They diverge on capability: Streak covers Pipeline management, Zoom covers HD video & audio.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Streak and Zoom actually diverge.

Attributes where Streak and Zoom differ
AttributeStreakZoom
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2011).

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 Streak

  • Pipeline management
  • Email tracking
  • Automation
  • Document tracking
  • Live engagement metrics
  • Gmail
  • Google Sheets
  • GDPR

Only in Zoom

  • HD video & audio
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording & transcripts
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Breakout rooms
  • Polling & Q&A
  • Chat
  • Whiteboard

Both cover

  • Outlook
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Streak

  • Managing sales pipelines directly inside Gmailnot Zoom
  • Tracking email opens and running mail merges from an inboxnot Zoom

Zoom

  • Team meetingsnot Streak
  • Webinarsnot Streak
  • Virtual eventsnot Streak
  • Online trainingnot Streak
  • Telehealthnot Streak

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Streak

  • The free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • Free mail merge is capped at 50 a day
  • The entry paid plan is $49 per user per month, which is high for a CRM that lives inside Gmail
  • Integrations require a paid plan

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

Streak

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic CRM
    • Pipeline management
  • Professional$10/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Email tracking
    • Automation
  • Business$50/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Advanced features

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 Streak if

  • You need pipeline management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want email tracking.
Streak review

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.
Zoom review

Questions people ask

Is Streak or Zoom better?
Neither clearly leads. Streak starts at Free and Zoom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Streak or Zoom?
Streak starts at Free and Zoom at Free.
Does Streak or Zoom run on more platforms?
Streak runs on Web. Zoom runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Streak for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Streak best used for?
Streak is most often used for managing sales pipelines directly inside gmail, tracking email opens and running mail merges from an inbox. Of those, managing sales pipelines directly inside gmail and tracking email opens and running mail merges from an inbox are not what Zoom is typically brought in for.
What can Streak do that Zoom cannot?
Streak covers Pipeline management, Email tracking, Automation, Document tracking. Zoom covers HD video & audio, Screen sharing, Recording & transcripts, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Outlook, Slack.

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.

Source
Zoom: 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.

Source
Zoom: 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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