Free with a Catch

Zoom Workplace

Zoom Communications, Inc. · Top Free Apps · 4.7★ (3,229,629 ratings)

Is Zoom Workplace free? Free with a Catch.

Pricing: Zoom has a genuine free meeting tier, while Pro and My Notes are optional paid upgrades; this is consistent with the existing almost_free verdict because free hosting has meaningful limits. Optional paid features: Zoom Workplace Pro (Monthly) ($16.99); Zoom Workplace Pro (Annual) ($159.99); My Notes (Monthly) ($10.00); My Notes (Annual) ($100.00).

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Joining video meetings is genuinely free, and free accounts can host meetings too, but Zoom's 40-minute hosting limit and paid collaboration extras are meaningful constraints. Reviews still show the free meeting experience is useful for classes, family calls, recovery groups, and remote appointments.

Pros
  • Reviewers use free Zoom meetings for classes, family calls, support groups, and remote appointments.
  • Video and audio quality get strong praise when the connection is working well.
  • Joining meetings and hosting shorter meetings do not require a paid subscription.
Cons
  • Free-hosted meetings are limited to 40 minutes.
  • Recent reviews report disconnects, broken chat, audio problems, and trouble signing in.
  • Several reviewers dislike the growing AI features and app bloat.
What's free vs. paid

Zoom has a genuine free meeting tier, while Pro and My Notes are optional paid upgrades; this is consistent with the existing almost_free verdict because free hosting has meaningful limits.

Free
  • Join video meetings
  • Host meetings on the free plan subject to free-plan limits
  • Use core Zoom Workplace communication features available on the free tier
Costs money
  • Zoom Workplace Pro (Monthly)$16.99
  • Zoom Workplace Pro (Annual)$159.99
  • My Notes (Monthly)$10.00
  • My Notes (Annual)$100.00
App Store description

Zoom Workplace helps you streamline your day and collaborate effortlessly with the power of AI. Zoom Workplace brings video meetings, chat, phone, appointment scheduler, email, and collaborative documents together in a single app. With Zoom AI built in to help you take notes, summarize, write, and organize, you can get more done without the busy work.* Power Your Work with AI • Capture every conversation: Whether you're hosting or joining, My Notes can automatically take notes during your Zoom Meetings and in-person conversations, so you can stay focused instead of scribbling. • Catch up instantly: Get automatic meeting summaries and next steps sent to you after the call, so you don’t have to take notes again. • Ask questions live: Missed something? Ask AI Companion questions like "What did I miss?" or "Was my name mentioned?" during a meeting without interrupting. • Draft in seconds: Let AI embedded in Zoom Workplace compose emails, chat responses, and whiteboard ideas for you with a simple prompt. • Summarize threads: Instantly turn long chat threads or SMS conversations into a quick summary so you can get the gist fast. Seamless Communication • Connect with anyone: Host or join meetings with crystal-clear video and audio, and work like you're side-by-side with immersive views. • Stay in sync: Use Zoom Chat to message individuals or groups, organize conversations with channels, and share files instantly. • Make business calls: Handle calls with Zoom Phone, a robust VoIP solution.* • Update asynchronously: Record and share Clips—short video messages and screen recordings—to provide updates that your team can watch on their own time. Next-Gen Collaboration • Create together: Draft, edit, and collaborate on Docs in real-time, right inside your meetings. • Brainstorm freely: Use Whiteboard to map out ideas with sticky notes and shapes—or ask AI Companion to generate a mind map for you instantly. • Share information: Co-edit files and wikis that live right next to your team’s video interface so you never lose context. Productivity & Organization • Manage your day: Bring your email and calendar into one unified view to schedule meetings and check messages without switching apps. • Stop the scheduling ping-pong: Use Zoom Scheduler to share your availability and let others book time slots that work for everyone.* • Use Zoom AI agentic skills to answer questions like “summarize today's meetings” to instantly connect the dots across your workflows. Zoom Workplace Pro Unlock the full experience with a paid subscription: • Core AI features embedded across Zoom Workplace • Host unlimited meetings up to 30 hours each. • Cloud recording storage to save and share your meetings. • Grant co-hosting and scheduling permissions to other users. Subscription Information: Zoom Workplace offers free and paid plans. Your Zoom Workplace Pro subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or the plan billing period. After you start your subscription, you can manage it from either App Store settings or iOS settings. The amount charged to the payment method in your App Store account will vary by the plan you select and your country. The plan price will be displayed before you start your free trial or confirm your purchase. Privacy & Terms: By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions: https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/privacy/privacy-statement/ https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/terms/ * Some features may require an additional add-on or paid license for access or to remove usage limitations. Availability and functionality may vary based on your subscription or license type.

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