Free (Basic) Plan
Zoom's Basic Plan is free and offers a robust set of features suitable for personal use or small team meetings:
- Meeting Duration: Up to 40 minutes for group meetings
- Participants: Host up to 100 participants
- 1:1 Meetings: Unlimited
- Basic Features: Screen sharing, chat, HD video and voice
- Security: End-to-end encryption, waiting rooms, and password protection
- Recording: Local recording to your device
Pro Plan
The Pro Plan costs $14.99 per month per host or $149.90/year/license:
- Meeting Duration: 30-hour limit
- Cloud Recording: 1 GB of cloud recording storage
- Social Media Streaming: Stream meetings to social platforms
- Custom Personal Meeting ID: Create a custom meeting ID
- Reporting: Usage reports and user management
Business Plan
Available at $19.99 per month per host (minimum of 10 hosts) or $199.90/year/license:
- Participants: Up to 300 participants
- Single Sign-On (SSO): Simplified login process
- Company Branding: Customize meetings with branding
- Advanced Features:
- Phone support
- Custom emails
- Language interpretation
- Advanced polling
- Cloud recording transcripts
- Admin dashboard
Enterprise Plan
Designed for large organizations at $19.99 per month per host (minimum of 50 hosts):
- Participants: Up to 500 participants (Enterprise Plus allows up to 1,000)
- Unlimited Cloud Storage: Store unlimited recordings
- Dedicated Support: Customer Success Manager
- Executive Business Reviews: Regular optimization reviews
- Bundle Discounts: Available for large deployments
Add-On Services
| Add-On | Price Range | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Large Meetings | $50-$100/month | Up to 1000 participants |
| Cloud Storage | $40-$100/month | Additional recording space |
| Zoom Phone | From $10/user/month | Cloud calling system |
| Webinar | From $40/month | Host virtual events |
Hardware Requirements
For optimal performance, ensure your device meets these minimum requirements:
- Processor: Single Core 1Ghz or higher
- RAM: 4GB minimum
- Internet: 1.5 Mbps up/down for HD video
Money-Saving Tips
- Pay annually for a ~17% discount
- Only purchase licenses for hosts, not participants
- Start with a lower tier and upgrade as needed
- Use Zoom's ROI calculator to evaluate costs
Alternative Options
Consider these competitors for price comparison:
For the most current rates and features, visit the Zoom Pricing Page or contact Zoom sales.