Zoho Meeting vs Zoom
Unique benefits
Last updated on: 19th March, 2025
- Features
- Subscription plan prices Zoho Meeting is reasonably priced to be affordable for startups, small businesses, and enterprises alike.$1 per month/host$15.99 per month/host
- Browser-based (no downloads required) With Zoho Meeting, you can avoid downloads and easily hold web-based meetings.
- Does not use third-party apps Zoho Meeting does not depend on third-party applications for any of its functionalities, and never shares users' data with any outside party.
- Embeddable meeting links Embed the meeting links you create with Zoho Meeting on web pages, allowing participants to provide their email address and quickly join your sessions.
- Consistent user experience across devices Zoho Meeting's user-friendly UI remains consistent across devices, enabling users to switch from one device to another easily.
- Integration with Zoho Projects While managing your project effectively, also schedule and conduct online meetings from Zoho Projects.
- Integration with Zoho Bookings Share booking links with clients or customers to allow them to book online meeting appointments with you at their convenience.
Thomas AntolinZoho meeting works every time, which is remarkable since I work with so many clients. Even for those of whom are not particularly computer literate, they are able to link to meet with me online with ease. This remarkable tool helps save gas and time. It also enhances my status as a professional. I love this application. Thanks for keeping it simple. Another happy client, thanks to Zoho meeting!
Vinny Reddy Pacifecon New Zealand If you use Zoho CRM, then this meeting process makes it so much easier to book a meeting. All the details for the meeting are already in the system. So fast and easy. Also, every operating system seems to handle this well without any glitches. I am yet to find a customer who has not been able to connect so far. Hence I am extremely happy.
Dennis Freeman, Homework Coach Perfect for what I need, short one-on-one training for new contractors. It's quick and easy to initiate a session, and I haven't run into any technical issues.
Tolik Rozensteins, Security & Vetting Solutions Ltd Very useful meeting tools. As we use Zoho CRM for our CRM and accounts, it was an easy choice to use Zoho Meeting as well. Very good for remote demos.
Chandra Sekar CJ, Manager Compliance We have used various international products but never seen such crisp and user-friendly options. Also, the support provided by Zoho team is outstanding.
Why should you use Zoho Meeting?
Affordability
Zoho Meeting offers one of the most cost-effective plans, starting at just $1 per host/month for meetings. Zoho Meeting even provides a forever free plan which empowers businesses to host unlimited 60-minute online meetings with up to 100 participants. In comparison, Zoom’s paid plans start at a significantly higher price point, making Zoho Meeting a budget-friendly option for businesses of all sizes.
Security and privacy
With end-to-end encryption and strict data privacy policies, Zoho Meeting ensures that your meetings remain confidential. Zoom has faced security concerns in the past, including issues like Zoombombing, making privacy-conscious users lean toward Zoho Meeting’s more secure infrastructure.
Webinars plans
Zoho Meeting offers several flexible webinar plans: Standard, Professional, and Enterprise, starting with as few as 25 attendees all the way to 5,000 attendees, so you can scale up as needed. Zoom’s webinar feature starts at 500 participants, often making it unnecessarily expensive for businesses looking for smaller-scale events.
Integrations
Zoho Meeting integrates with Zoho CRM, Zoho Mail, and other Zoho applications, streamlining business workflows. While Zoom offers integrations, Zoho Meeting’s native compatibility with Zoho’s suite makes it the preferred choice for Zoho users.
No downloads
Zoho Meeting enables users to join meetings directly from their browser without needing to install an app. Zoom typically requires a software download, which can be a barrier for quick and hassle-free meetings.
Recording and storage
Both platforms offer meeting recordings, but Zoho Meeting includes storage at no additional cost in its plans. Zoom often requires a separate purchase for cloud storage plans for extended recordings.
Customization and branding
With Zoho Meeting, businesses can customize their webinar registrations, emails, and branding elements for a professional look. Zoom offers customization options as well, but often at an additional cost.
Customer support
Zoho Meeting provides dedicated customer support across all plans, ensuring that businesses get assistance when they need it. Zoom’s support is more tiered, with better support reserved for higher-paying customers.