Whether you want to meet your friends virtually, have an online class, or business meetings, Zoom is one of the go-to apps of choice. This is especially true in the current situation where social distancing is important. Want to know more about this app? Read on. Here we give you a brief review of the app.
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What is It?
It is a cloud-based video conferencing software app. You can use this app to meet with others virtually, either by video, audio, or both. At the same time, conducting live chats with them. This app also allows you to record the sessions you have to view later.
How to Use
The app is available both on the desktop (Windows and macOS) and mobile (Android and iOS). Using the app is pretty straightforward. You just need to download the app and install it on your device. Create an account, sign in, and there you go.
Features
What makes Zoom better than other apps is its features, ease of use, and availability. Speaking of features, the following are the main features of the app:
- 1 on 1-one meetings, allowing users to host unlimited 1 on 1 meetings.
- Group video conferences, allowing users to host a large number of audiences (the maximum number depends on the plan).
- Screen sharing, allowing users to share their screens with others so they can see.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- It can be used for free.
- It is easy to use.
- Users can stream webinars or meetings.
- Supports large audiences.
- It is scalable for businesses of any level.
Cons
- Too many add-ons and subscriptions.
- Zoombombing.
- Lack of comment control.
- HD video is not the standard.
Where to Download
If you want to download Zoom, just go to the following link
https://zoom.us/download
On the webpage, there are different versions of the app. Find the version you want to install and click the “Download” button to download the installer file.
Plans
There are four plans available: Basic, Pro, Business, and Enterprise.
Basic
The Basic plan is ideal for personal meetings. It can host up to 100 participants, offers unlimited 1 on 1 meetings, and up to 40-minute group meetings. This plan is free.
Pro
The Pro plan is great for small teams. It can host up to 100 participants, offers unlimited group meetings, social media streaming, and 1 GB cloud recording per license. The plan costs $14.99 per month per license.
Business
The Business plan, as the name suggests, is meant for small and medium businesses. It can host a large number of participants (up to 300 participants). It offers a Single Sign-On, cloud recording transcripts, managed domains, and company branding. The price of this plan is $19.99 per month per license.
Enterprise
This plan is enterprise-ready. It can host up to 500 participants (can be increased to up to 1,000 participants with Enterprise+ plan), unlimited cloud storage, dedicated customer success manager, and transcription. The Enterprise plan costs $19.99 per month per license.
Closing
As a cloud-based video conferencing software app, Zoom allows users to meet with other users virtually either by video, audio-only, or both. It comes in four plans: Basic, Pro, Business, and Enterprise. What make this app great are its various features, ease of use and availability.