Zoom Reviews

Pros

Crystal-clear HD video and audio have been a big plus for the kind of work I do. It's also really useful that my clients can record our meetings and watch them again later whenever they need to.

Cons

Adding this into my daily workflow was very easy. If there's one feature that feels unnecessary to me, it would be the virtual backgrounds.

Pros

Scheduling meetings is very easy and joining them is just as simple for others even when they don't have a this tool account. It works really well for daily team catch-ups as well as meetings with external clients. I also appreciate being able to share my screen and include my sound at the same time.

Cons

It would be better if there were more camera filter options available.

Pros

Having the basic ability to meet with several people at once using video and audio is something I really appreciate.

Cons

Once more people join a call, the quality seems to drop. Videos start freezing, connections get lost and it becomes unreliable. The most frustrating part though, is how confusing the joining links can be. Some links work and others do not. I've missed a few calls because links were broken or because I got stuck on "waiting for controller to accept," which makes it feel like the invitation link alone isn't enough to actually get into the meeting.

Pros

The screen sharing, video recording and reaction features are great and the integrations with Calendly and other apps are especially useful.

Cons

I'd love to see a way for participants to place reactions directly on other participants' screens.

Pros

Using it feels very easy and the meeting links make it possible to connect with people instantly.

Cons

At times some backgrounds weren't available. It could be related to an update issue since I haven't tested that myself but even with the latest version, certain backgrounds sometimes wouldn't load or couldn't be used.

Pros

One thing that really works well with the system is the option to automatically record the entire meeting whenever needed. Stopping the recording at any point is just as easy. The features are clear, simple and not overly complicated which makes the platform very user friendly.

Cons

The only thing I'd really like to see improved is the participant limit. For fitness businesses like mine, having the ability to host bigger classes or larger events would be extremely helpful.

Pros

Screen sharing has been one of my favorite parts of this app and I really appreciate that when I've been stuck somewhere with poor reception and couldn't use data, it still gave me a few ways to join my class meeting. In those situations, I could simply call in from my cell phone and not miss anything. The filters are also a fun touch and I like being able to watch whoever is speaking get automatically enlarged during team discussions. Overall, I'm a huge fan of the software and have used it for everything from personal video calls to job interviews and even class exams. I've used it a lot and across my laptop, iPhone, iPad and browser and I'm genuinely impressed with how well it works everywhere. It's convenient, enjoyable to use and makes meetings feel very accessible.

Cons

Even after using this software for the last two years, I honestly can't point to a single negative experience I've had with it. I truly mean that. To me, the platform is the best video conferencing app out there.

Pros

Connecting with people around the world is really impressive especially because it uses very little bandwidth. It makes it possible to meet with colleagues and exchange ideas through high-quality video and audio calls. The sound and video quality are excellent and we're also able to record meetings and transfer them to other storage without trouble. Compared with similar apps, it offers more features and allows efficient file sharing directly in the chatbox.

Cons

You need to install the app to make calls and join meetings and it would be much better if there were a web-based option as well. At times, when the internet speed drops, the audio quality drops too. I can understand the video being affected but since audio does not use much bandwidth, it would be better if the sound stayed more consistent on slower connections. It would also help to have a feature that supports more than just one designated speaker camera this platform window.

Pros

Since the pandemic pushed so much work and communication online, this program has honestly been a lifesaver. I used to rely on Skype for virtual meetings but this tool offers a lot more features. It's also used pretty much everywhere so most people are already comfortable with it. My school uses it and a lot of the people we work with on projects use it too.

Cons

The part I dislike is that the free version limits how long you can stay online which I believe is about an hour. That said, the unlimited-time option is really valuable for small businesses and definitely worth paying for especially when meetings go beyond an hour. It also helps that everyone in the meeting can stay for the full session even if they don't have a paid subscription themselves.

Pros

Having support for multiple screens along with social streaming matters the most to me when I use this app.

Cons

there's nothing I dislike about it. It's an awesome app.

Pros

The system felt like one of the first truly web-based teleconferencing tools that was genuinely user friendly and quick to roll out. We used it for just about everything--working with coworkers, pitching investors, interviewing and hiring new team members and running 30-minute to 2-hour conferences for new contractors. It became part of our daily routine.

Cons

There really isn't much I'd change for our needs. If I had to suggest one improvement, it would be making time zone differences stand out in a clearer, more visual way so there's no lingering confusion for users.

Pros

Getting started with this app feels very easy whether you're tech-savvy or not. The available features are really convenient especially creating meetings, sharing your screen and inviting guests. Having a dependable mobile version is essential and the software delivers that without glitches or issues.

Cons

The participant view options while screen sharing are somewhat limited.

Pros

One of my favorite parts of this software is the group chat and screen sharing. It makes it really convenient to send links or start a call right away. The screen share feature is especially useful because everyone can look at the same thing at the same time and when I give someone control of my screen, they're able to type, click and work in any program installed on my computer.

Cons

The feature I'm least happy with is the waiting room. Sometimes it seems to take longer than it should to admit people into the meeting.

Pros

Setting up the platform is really easy whether it's just for personal use or across an entire organization. It's also simple for other people to join my meetings even when this platform isn't something their company normally uses. They can just click the invite link and get right in. With a lot of other conferencing platforms, people have to download an app or deal with several extra steps before they can enter the meeting.

Cons

None at all -- I've worked with six other conferencing and remote communication tools on the market and the tool is easily my top choice.

Pros

The platform is pretty user friendly overall. Rolling it out was easy, it mostly explains itself and it isn't difficult to use. The connection quality is clear and it tends to be less buggy than a lot of other software I've used.

Cons

It was annoying to sign out and then sign back in at times. The phone number would also randomly disconnect now and then. There are way too many updates and if you skip one, your video sometimes stops working. Changing meeting times also doesn't sync well with Outlook and can be a trouble to update.

Pros

There's a solid reason it has become the industry standard: the interface is accessible, support is simple and it comes with nearly everything you'd want right out of the box.

Cons

A few of the more advanced options especially the annotation tools during screen sharing, could use some improvement.

Pros

The system feels very user friendly and it makes team communication really simple. There are plenty of features to choose from which means I never have to worry about missing a call.

Cons

Having meetings on my phone is really convenient but it does require downloading the app and that can be a trouble when my device has limited storage space.

Pros

With meetings happening almost every day, this app has become the platform I rely on most. It's easy to use and doesn't take any special know-how for anyone to join in comfortably. I only had to set my meeting preferences once and the software remembers them every time I enter a meeting which saves time. I also haven't run into any major issues with it and the multi-screen sharing option is something I really enjoy. Another big plus is that I can use it from practically any device even my phone.

Cons

A small annoyance is having to type in the meeting password every single time I join a meeting which can feel a bit tedious.

Pros

Video quality has been consistently good. Screen sharing works really well and it's helpful that virtual backgrounds are supported. It also handles webinars when needed which makes it useful for different kinds of meetings.

Cons

The interface feels a bit outdated at times. Virtual backgrounds can use a lot of CPU and it still lacks live note-taking and similar collaborative features.

Pros

After trying a lot of online meeting tools, this software has been the best one for me and it runs really well across every device I use. I regularly switch between Mac computers, iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets and it performs consistently on all of them. The biggest plus is that it has been very dependable the whole time. I've used the platform for about three years and still haven't run into any major issues even when my internet connection is slow. Another standout feature is that, if your internet isn't strong enough, you can still join meetings by calling in with a phone number which is really useful and quite distinctive.

Cons

There are a few downsides though. This platform isn't a good option for Linux distributions like Kali Linux and I've also noticed some occasional connection problems. The free plan comes with a meeting time limit which can be frustrating when it's not enough and people have to end the session and join again. One minor issue I've seen happens when a meeting has more than 100 participants because screen sharing starts to lag quite a bit at that point.