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Overview
Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing service you can use to virtually meet with others. It offers HD video and audio, collaboration tools, chat, webinars, and supports large meetings with up to 1,000 participants.
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Pricing
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Basic
Free
Pro
$14.99 /mo
Business
$19.99 /mo
Enterprise
$25 /mo
Capabilities
HD video & audio
HD video & audio capability
Screen sharing
Screen sharing capability
Recording & transcripts
Recording & transcripts capability
Virtual backgrounds
Virtual backgrounds capability
Breakout rooms
Breakout rooms capability
Polling & Q&A
Polling & Q&A capability
Chat
Chat capability
Whiteboard
Whiteboard capability
Slack
Integration with Slack
Microsoft Teams
Integration with Microsoft Teams
Google Calendar
Integration with Google Calendar
Outlook
Integration with Outlook
Answered, with sources
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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 integrates with Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, HubSpot, Zendesk, and many other business applications, though integration depth varies by partner.
SourceYes, Zoom Webinars is available as a separate product starting at $66.67 per month, providing larger audience capabilities and specialized webinar features.
SourceBehind it
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