Zoom

Why Zoom Remains the Video Standard

Zoom became synonymous with video calls. Despite competition, it remains reliable, familiar, and feature-complete for most video communication needs.

My Experience

Zoom just works. Call quality is consistent, the interface is familiar to everyone, and webinar features are mature. For business video calls, it’s still the safe choice.

What Makes Zoom Work

1. Reliability - Calls connect, video stays smooth, audio is clear. The infrastructure handles scale. When you need a meeting to work, Zoom delivers.

2. Universal Familiarity - Everyone knows Zoom. No explaining interfaces, no confusion. Send a link, people join. That familiarity has value.

3. Webinar Excellence - For large events and webinars, Zoom’s features are mature. Registration, Q&A, polls, breakout rooms—it’s all polished.

4. Recording and Transcription - Record meetings, get transcripts, share easily. The documentation features help teams stay aligned.

Where Zoom Falls Short

Security concerns linger from 2020. Free tier has meeting limits. “Zoom fatigue” is a real phenomenon. Feels less modern than newer alternatives.

Who Should Use Zoom

• Businesses with external meetings
• Teams hosting webinars
• Organizations needing reliability
• Anyone who just wants calls to work

Zoom vs Teams

Factor	Zoom	Microsoft Teams
Video Quality	Excellent	Good
Ease of Use	Simple	Complex
Integration	Standalone	Office 365
Webinars	Strong	Limited
Best For	Video focus	Microsoft shops

The Bottom Line

Zoom is the reliable choice for video conferencing. It’s not exciting, but it works. For teams already in Microsoft ecosystem, Teams might make sense. For everyone else, Zoom remains solid.