Zoom

Zoom made video calls a household name by focusing on what matters: stable audio and video, even on shaky internet connections. It supports everything from one-on-one chats to webinars with thousands of attendees, with features like breakout rooms, virtual backgrounds, and real-time transcription.

What it does

Zoom provides cloud-based video conferencing with screen sharing, recording, and collaboration tools. It works across desktop, mobile, and room systems, with end-to-end encryption for security. The platform also includes team chat, phone system integration, and event hosting capabilities.

Best for

• Remote teams needing daily standups and all-hands meetings
• Educators running virtual classrooms with breakout groups
• Businesses hosting webinars or large-scale events

Strengths

• Handles up to 1,000 video participants in a single meeting
• Breakout rooms allow small group discussions within larger calls
• Real-time transcription and closed captioning included

• HD video and audio — Clear quality even with low bandwidth.
• Screen sharing — Share your entire screen or specific applications.
• Breakout rooms — Split participants into smaller groups for focused discussion.
• Virtual backgrounds — Blur or replace your background without a green screen.
• Recording and transcription — Save meetings locally or to the cloud with auto-generated transcripts.
• Team chat — Persistent messaging with file sharing and channels.
• End-to-end encryption — Secure meetings for sensitive conversations.