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Zoom vs Zuddl

Zoom logo

Zoom

All industries

Video conferencing that's easy, reliable, and secure

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zuddl logo

Zuddl

Webinar & Virtual Events

Unified event marketing platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Zoom cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features; Zuddl pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • They diverge on capability: Zoom covers HD video & audio, Zuddl covers Virtual events.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Zoom and Zuddl actually diverge.

Attributes where Zoom and Zuddl differ
AttributeZoomZuddl
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOSWeb, IOS, Android
CategoryAll industriesWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20112020

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 Zoom

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

Only in Zuddl

  • Virtual events
  • Hybrid events
  • In-person check-in
  • Sponsor showcases
  • Engagement tools
  • Marketo
  • Zoom
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot

What people use each for

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

Zoom

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

Zuddl

  • Running webinars, field events and conferences from one platformnot Zoom
  • Enterprise demand generation event programmesnot Zoom

Where each one falls short

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

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

Zuddl

  • Pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • A minimum of two organizer licences is required to open an account
  • Extra collaborator seats cost $170 per month billed annually on top of the platform fee
  • Portals, the mobile app, Event Hub, Event Series and AI content repurposing are priced as add-ons rather than included
  • The price also scales with total annual virtual attendee volume, and that attendee pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Zuddl

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 500 attendees
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
  • Growth$1299/month
    • Up to 2000 attendees
    • Hybrid events
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Full customization
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Zuddl if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want hybrid events.
Zuddl review

Questions people ask

Is Zoom or Zuddl better?
Neither clearly leads. Zoom starts at Free and Zuddl at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zoom or Zuddl?
Zoom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Zoom and On request for Zuddl.
Does Zoom or Zuddl run on more platforms?
Zoom runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Zuddl runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Zoom for free?
Yes. Zoom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zuddl starts at On request.
What is Zoom best used for?
Zoom is most often used for team meetings, webinars, virtual events, online training. Of those, team meetings and webinars are not what Zuddl is typically brought in for.
What can Zoom do that Zuddl cannot?
Zoom covers HD video & audio, Screen sharing, Recording & transcripts, Virtual backgrounds. Zuddl covers Virtual events, Hybrid events, In-person check-in, Sponsor showcases. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot.

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.

Source
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