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Zoho Meeting vs Zoom

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Zoho Meeting

Webinars

Affordable web conferencing and webinar solution

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Zoom

Communication

Video conferencing that's easy, reliable, and secure

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Zoho Meeting the free plan limits each meeting to 60 minutes and 100 participants; Zoom cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
  • They diverge on capability: Zoho Meeting covers HD video, Zoom covers HD video & audio.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Zoho Meeting and Zoom actually diverge.

Attributes where Zoho Meeting and Zoom differ
AttributeZoho MeetingZoom
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
CategoryWebinarsCommunication
Founded19962011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Zoho Meeting

  • HD video
  • Recording
  • Mobile app
  • Zoho integration
  • Zoho CRM
  • Zoho Projects
  • Zapier
  • Windows support

Only in Zoom

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

Both cover

  • Whiteboard
  • Google Calendar

What people use each for

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

Zoho Meeting

  • Browser based video meetings with screen sharing and whiteboardnot Zoom
  • Running webinars with registration and moderator controlsnot Zoom
  • Dial in audio conferencing using toll free numbersnot Zoom

Zoom

  • Team meetingsnot Zoho Meeting
  • Webinarsnot Zoho Meeting
  • Virtual eventsnot Zoho Meeting
  • Online trainingnot Zoho Meeting
  • Telehealthnot Zoho Meeting

Where each one falls short

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

Zoho Meeting

  • The free plan limits each meeting to 60 minutes and 100 participants
  • Paid plans are sold in fixed participant tiers of 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250, so capacity is bought in blocks
  • Recording storage on the Standard plan is 5 GB per host, with additional 25 GB blocks sold annually up to 1 TB per organisation
  • The free trial runs 14 days

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

Zoho Meeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Pro$12/month
    • Advanced features
    • Up to 250 participants
  • Business$24/month
    • Unlimited participants
    • Custom branding

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 Zoho Meeting if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want recording.
Zoho Meeting 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 Zoho Meeting or Zoom better?
Neither clearly leads. Zoho Meeting 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, Zoho Meeting or Zoom?
Zoho Meeting starts at Free and Zoom at Free.
Does Zoho Meeting or Zoom run on more platforms?
Zoho Meeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Zoom runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Zoho Meeting for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Zoho Meeting best used for?
Zoho Meeting is most often used for browser based video meetings with screen sharing and whiteboard, running webinars with registration and moderator controls, dial in audio conferencing using toll free numbers. Of those, browser based video meetings with screen sharing and whiteboard and running webinars with registration and moderator controls are not what Zoom is typically brought in for.
What can Zoho Meeting do that Zoom cannot?
Zoho Meeting covers HD video, Recording, Mobile app, Zoho integration. Zoom covers HD video & audio, Screen sharing, Recording & transcripts, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Whiteboard, Google Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoho Meeting: Does Zoho Meeting have a free tier?

Yes, the free plan allows up to 60 minutes of meetings with up to 100 participants, including seamless video conferencing and secure screen sharing.

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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.

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Zoho Meeting: Are there additional taxes on top of Zoho Meeting's listed prices?

Yes, local taxes including VAT and GST will be charged in addition to the prices mentioned for paid plans.

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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.

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Zoho Meeting: What features are included in Zoho Meeting's paid plan?

The Meeting Plan includes multiple co-hosts, international dial-in capabilities, meeting recording, and storage. The page references a complete pricing structure for more details on specific features by tier.

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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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