Zoom

Overview

Zoom is a proprietary video conferencing platform developed by Zoom Video Communications. It provides video meetings, webinars, team chat, and phone services. Zoom became ubiquitous during the shift to remote work and online education.

Key Features

• Video meetings — HD video and audio for up to 1,000 participants (paid plans)
• Screen sharing — Share entire screen, specific window, or whiteboard
• Recording — Cloud and local recording of meetings
• Breakout rooms — Split meetings into smaller groups
• Webinars — Host webinars with up to 100,000 view-only attendees
• Whiteboard — Collaborative whiteboard with sticky notes and drawing
• Team chat — Persistent chat channels alongside meetings
• Zoom Phone — Cloud PBX phone system

Use Cases

• Remote teams — Daily standups, team meetings, and presentations
• Education — Online classes, lectures, and office hours
• Webinars — Marketing webinars and large-scale presentations
• Customer support — Video support calls and demos

Who It’s For

Zoom is used by businesses of all sizes, educational institutions, and individuals. The free tier supports 40-minute group meetings; paid tiers extend limits and add features. It is the default choice for many organizations for video communication.