Zoom Basic vs Zoom Pro - (What is the Difference, Free vs Paid)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 18. 08. 2024
- What are the differences between the paid and free versions of Zoom?
What are the Zoom pricing plans?
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Side by side comparison that's a nice touch. Showing instead of telling I appreciate that!
Glad you liked it!
He is my favorite
Steve, this is a super introduction to using Zoom, and since I regularly teach groups to use Zoom so we can work together, this 13-minute overview will become part of my pitch. I have a couple of observations that might be of use. 1) I never use Zoom's invitation system to send invitations. I send the invitation to myself (or copy/paste it) and use it to create my own invitation with my email program. This way I have a record of exactly what information each person receives, when it was sent, and who received it. Also, each can easily contact me if there are questions about participation in the Zoom event.
2) A useful feature for larger meeting is that participants can raise their hand to ask to speak. Curiously, a host or co-host does not have this ability. So, you ask, as host why would I want to raise my hand? Often I may host the meeting, but someone else is chairing the event. Usually, in larger meetings, there is also a 3rd co-host who's job is to monitor the chat field and participant list (like your colleague, April) and keep track of the list of people who wish to speak and issues arising in chat in order to advise the chair. So there are 3 of us co-chairs who cannot raise our hand.
Great tips Robert, thanks for sharing.
@@dottotech We use a wooden spoon to raise our hand quick and easily seen.
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Thank you for this video! I was just speaking with a client who asked about breakout rooms - we were under the impression it was available only with the paid version - and then you crushed that thought by telling us the feature just needs to be enabled! Yaaaa! This changes the way my client conducts her presentations, and makes a world of difference - thank you!!
Unlimited time for the paid version is a selling point. However, for a monthly meeting with my model Railroad Club having a 40 minute limit of the presidents presentation is really good. Thank you very much
As an educator, my main reason for choosing paid was to be able to assign co-hosts. This gives other educators that are on the call the ability to privately message students, mute students, admit students into the meeting, and much more!
Good for you, Sherry!
I meet your over 25 years ago when you had your office near the city hall. I moved to Victoria. I have been using Zoom for 4 years in June for one of my Toastmaster Clubs. With my influence and a few others we got Toastmasters International to pick it up and many of their district.
I like the way Zoom adjusts to a person's connection to their devices and their internet service. If the signal is low it will shrink their picture to use lower bandwidth and even stop sharing the video and just use their audio. I am often in a meeting where the people in the meeting all over the world, where they do not have the luxury of the High-Speed bandwidth we have on the West Coast of Canada. Or you are using your cell phone to be in a meeting. I am impressed with the way Zoom responded to the criticism of their service. The media were still reporting the problems long after they fixed them. I have not seen many honest comparisons between the various option. I have been using online services for over 50 years now.
We even had a guest join one of our meetings from 30,000 ft over the Atlantic Ocean.
nice to reconnect after all these years. thanks Brian
Iâve used your videos for a while (probably never commented) but am doing so now to say thank you, youâre doing us a great service. Blessings to you and your family: stay safe, you are doing important work.
Wow, thank you!
personally I don't mind a forty minute cap, some folk can talk too much, not me obviously, i just get straight to the point, say what I've got to say, and i'm done, not point in going into too much detail, or saying things that don't need to be said, or covering topics that aren;'t relevant or etc etc :)
thanks for a great video, lots of useful points
Steve,
Thanks for the great video. One thing you missed that is important to my situation is that in the paid version you can give meeting participants the option of joining the meeting through their computer or smart device OR call into the meeting using a Zoom provided telephone number. I donât believe the free version provides a call-in option.
Tim
Is this why in my settings, zoom only allows me to create meetings using Computer Audio? I could have sworn I had more options initially but they have since vanished. I wonder if they recently made a change about this.
Covers the comparison of the FREE vs PRO Versions of Zoom including the thought how to post to FaceBook addition to the original presentation. Thank you for the wisdom and knowledge that you have
asked because its so convoluted when you get into which account, which calendar, which contact list, which one on your phone vs. using a browser vs. using the PC app.... OMG, it doesn't surprise me. Looking forward to your video.
Thank you Liz and Steve for adding in that piece at the end of the Live to Facebook! That is what I was specifically searching for! :-)
Hello how are you doing today â„ïž
In the free version (basic), you cannot access REPORTS, which may be necessary for some organizations who want to export participant lists, etc of attendees.
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What a nice video that I even watch twice to improve my English listening.
Your videos are always informative and packed full of tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing your knowledge during these strange times. Staying connected is so important and you help us do that. And I love the humour as well! Keep 'em coming!
My pleasure!
Hi Steve, thanks for the Zoom series. I have only a free account and I see some of the Participants actions: Hand up, Yes, No, Faster, Slower.
Also, I notice that you mostly speak about Zoom from the POV of the host, which is great for the organisers of meetings.
Could we have one please from the participant angle, and maybe some etiquette and tips eg. as meetings get larger, encourage (or request) participants to stay muted unless they are speaking to a topic; tip: have the host running the Zoom side of things separate from the chair of the meeting if possible, to avoid overload.
I'd like to see you do a segment of Live Streaming to either Facebook or CZcams and what is involved. Also why would I want to Live Stream?
Great idea. I have a few videos on livestreaming, but another one may be a good idea, in the meantime check out:
czcams.com/video/4TmCEe9Q-lg/video.html
Kaka here from UK. Thank you Steve! This really helped me make a decision to purchase the paid version of Zoom. I hope they hire you to give you royalties! Many thanks,
congratulations fam!!!
You forgot to mention that the paid version has the polling feature whereas the free version doesn't. I love your videos!
That's true, I have the free version and the Poll bottom does not appear in settings
Polling is just that - you can poll (ask a question of) your views and they can âvoteâ their response. The responses are then tallied and âgraphed.â
Teachers can do a lot with that polling feature
It is available in the free version as well. like signalling yes , No etc.
You sir are doing a first class job!
Thank you! You really helped me, in particular with the confirmation that the paid version allow streaming into Facebook and CZcams.
You're welcome!
Steve, I think you are absolutely amazing. I thank God for you, your to the point style of transferring technical information is a blessing to me. I wish you all the best because I think you are the best.
Wow, thank you
Thank you for your great tutorials.
I have a few more questions:
1. How many devices can I use the Pro version on?
2. If you block a meeting, how can the participants who were already in the meeting and go out because of technical problems get back in?
3.If you own the Pro version and take part in a meeting whose host only has the Free version, do you still have the extra functions?
Thank you in advance and best regards, Brigitta
I also have the PRO version, and I would like to know if in the user administration panel I add users and give them administrator permission in zoom and not members, could they organize meetings of more than 40 minutes with more than 2 members .. ? that is, they are administrators of my pro account, but they have a basic account.
luis muñoz Hi there. I got the same question - did you find the answer already and could share it with me?
The ability to stream to other platforms makes it worth the upgrade!
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Great job, Thank you Steve. I've been using Zoom for a while but decided to go back and look at basics again. This was so helpful. What has been your experience adding music to meetings. Need to go back to Zoom for several exercises classes, but when I started years ago, adding music to live was super clumsy and timing was erratic.
The problem that I have is want to have all participants ( 1 or 2) be able to broadcast in 1080p and the only way you can do that is to sign up for a business account, but you have to have a min of 10 licenses at 20.00 per license per month so thats $200.00 per month.
It would really be nice if they could offer 1080p feeds that did not require 10 licenses.
Another great info piece. Watching your videos always puts a smile on face!! With the Covid crisis earlier on we were not being restricted to 40 minutes in the basic version, but I see we are again now. Didn't see any notice from Zoom, perhaps I missed it.
Yes I believe they are enforcing the 40 minute limit once again on the free accounts
I think nonverbal feedback is available in free version too. Like Breakout Rooms, it needs to be enabled.
Thank you sir. It's very helpful for me as Zoom newest. Another one thing, I like the book rack behind you :)
Great Video! Thank you. I am teleworking from home and use WebEx at work and just getting the basics down and great program for work for training. On my off time I use to do presentations to a local Refugee Center and Rescue Mission. It doesn't look like I am going to be doing in person presentations any time soon, so I need to figure out ZOOM. Hopefully it is similar to WebEx. I have used ZOOM before but never really set up meetings and presented on it. So Thank you for the Video, it really helped make my decision between Free and Pro. That 40 minute time frame is going to be to frustrating to maintain. Thanks again.
Thank you very much for this tutorial - I found your manner very reassuring and clear! I now need to do some rapid upskilling with this đ
You can do it! Keep me posted.
Great video, very informative. Just started using Zoom with my co-workers since the start of COVID 19. Your videos about Zoom have been a big help. Thank you.
I had to go with the paid version to allow "call in only" for folks who only wanted to call in by telephone
This was available in the free version when i was using it last year but not anymore. I am now not sure whether to upgrade just for this feature :/
The reason our school district is going to a paid Zoom account (in the U.S.) is because the paid version offers COPPA and FERPA compliance that the free version does not offer.
Hello how are you doing today â„ïž
Hi, I am using the free version but I am having those options in the participants like yes, no, go faster go slower etc. And also I am able to conduct the meeting for more than 40 minutes with more than two people. But I miss one option but its not mentioned in the video and that is like closed captions and polls
40 minutes at a time, then after a minute or two, one can continue with yet another 40' - 2 y ago, one of my clubs did this. Since, we all did buy Pro, in online clubs or even personally.
Wonderful video, from beginning to end. Thanks a lot for the last part! I did not know one can now send live to Facebook or CZcams !
Good stuff
HI Steve. I disable the virtual background for my attendees as I find it's very distracting. I have tried to use the broadcast to live option and the latency is SO slow I haven't tried it again. A few other tips is that a) don't by the webinar option unless absolutely needed b) download the video from the cloud and upload to your website or sharing drive (e.g. Google Drive) as you are correct, the 1GB holds only 1-2 hour long videos (again I don't recommend buying more storage) c) I also disable/turn off any additional settings such as polling, breakout rooms etc for NEW users to Zoom as it's confusing to the facilitator and to the attendees. It really depends on the needs of the business. Thanks for sharing your tips. Zoom is the BEST tool out there IMHO unless need something more robust, like WebEx for full online learning, training or engagement.
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The 40 minute limitation is actually an advantage, things get done and none of the participants complain.
Again thanks for a great video
Thank you, It helps a lot to the begginers like me, once again thanks lot...
Thank you for your instruction. It was clear and had an easy to understand flow to it.
Great to hear!
Thank you so much Steve! This is very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
thanks very helpful video I was looking to zoom alongside atem minpro and live stream to youtube and record locally, your video answered questions I had about zoom basic verse pro, Im one step closer to set up thanks again
THX Steve, easy to learn and a very good presentation.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Steve. Thx for the video. And WoW. I just rediscovered you here. I was a big fan back in your DottoOnData days on Knowledge. Glad to have found your channel here đđŒđđ·
I've been using the freebie version of zoom for the last few months and have never run into any time limits. The usual meetings are an hour, or an hour and a half and it's never been a problem.
I believe the time limits only apply with groups of 3 or more, so a call with just 2 people wonât have the time limits.
Thank you for your help. I will now purchase the zoom link... Thank you because you are very clear and comprehensive... I would like to do some youtube work also but I don't know what kind of Microphone and camera I should use... I don't have a big budget but for 500$ do you have a suggestion?
The reactions and raising hands features available in the free version,, it always has been
OMGOODNESS! I just found your channel. This video was so helpful! Thank you for sharing! Iâll be watching more of your videos. You present information in a way that I can understand it.
Great video Steve. U make our Zoom experience so much more comfortable and easy. God bless.
Glad to hear it
You are so dedicated..Well done bro
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OH I very happy I found your channel. Love that you are canadian and the demonstration are in canadian price, just a nice thing. Love your presentation, its just so very well balance. For lack of better word (my primary language is French), yep... One of those french canadian HAHAHAHA.
Thank you very much
You are very clear. I am glad to have subscribed.
Welcome aboard!
Very eloquent and clear
You are right in style. My grandsons have spiked hair just like your new look.
You are absolutely Amazing! I've been watching your tutorials for years and you never let me down! Keep them coming!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for the explanation side by side. It was very informative.
Glad you liked it!
Steve, old pal, you're still the best. Nice to see your mug (and Barberless doo) still doing your thing and helping folks in isolation : )
Nice to see your face too!
Steve, another fine video regarding Zoom just to let you know you do have the Non verbal feedback in the free version, it just has to be enabled in the settings.
I should have caught that! Thanks!
7:56 That's a cute dog!
Zoom Zen Master you are! I learned so much from this video about Free vs. Paid Zoom. Keep doing what you do!
Great topic! Sharing this out - I know I get asked this a ton too. Thank you Steve - hope you are well!
All good
Thanks Steve. Great content buddy. The paid version is very inexpensive and lifts the 40 minutes limit on the free version. Great comparison, always look forward to getting a notification from your channel. Ps: your hair looks ok from here mate...đđđ
Thanks Steve!
You missed the co-host feature, which is not available on the free version
Agree - the co-hosting feature is an important addition available only in the paid-for version.
Hey great video - really helpful and clearly explained. I definitely need Zoom Pro.
Hello how are you doing today â„ïž
Thanks from Istanbul!
Congrats on hitting that big 300k. I loved that video about Zoom. There are way more options than I realized.
Thank you, I've been using Zoom for years and you taught me a few things. Also, really like your format and look forward to sharing your video... Cheers
Thanks, Steve !!! for this content. Lots of love and greetings from Germany, Astrid
Hi Steve great great instinctual content. Your ease at passing the content to all is to your credit. Watched many of your creations and all are to the point and very clear.
Many thanks.
Great to hear!
Excellent video Steve! I've been using Zoom but this is the first time I am actually understanding it.
Wow. A great channel. Thank you. I have recently started to use Zoom (free) to trial and compare with other offering. The only feature that I found difficult to locate, despite the Zoom help centre, is the 'polls' feature. On searching everywhere, and following the guidance, nothing worked, until: I looked at your video, then went to ask you the question...to my amazement, the comment from Carolyn Gallegro answered it for me. Brilliant ! Anyway, you have now received my second ever comment on CZcams and I will subscribe (sounds like a track from Gloria Gaynor).
Thanks for the video. It also shows that the basic can still have great video quality if you have a good camera and lighting.
Absolutely!
Ethical and Legal Concerns: Hi Steve! You are an enthusiastic communicator of all sorts of technical wonders! However, did you read the Agreement Contract? Who owns the data that is generated and collected? What happens to the aggregate and private data? Thanks!
Hi Steve, oh wow - thanks for your video comparison. Can you tell me some facts about the difference between Pro and Webinar Addon? Thank you so much! Kathrin from Munich Bavaria
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Thanks Steve, a good summary. As Jim Cook mentioned, the feature for dialing in by phone (no smart device or internet) was, at the beginning of lockdown, a feature supported by the free version, but is now only available in the paid version. For our meetings we have some that need to dial in, and we provide them the phone number to use (according to the country that they are in). When dialing in they enter the meeting ID and then enter the password to join the call.
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Very informative. Thanks very much!
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant video, helped me tremendously đ
Great to hear! My Webinar Wednesdays may also be helpful to you where I teach live on CZcams. Please sign up here: support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-requirements-for-Windows-macOS-and-Linux
So informative!! Thanks so much!!
You are so welcome!
Steve, love your videos. A good introduction to Zoom that every one must have to use it today. May I know if the host can restrict the recoding function from meeting participants as a measure of security ?
Yes the host has recording copntrol.
Great video - answers a lot of my questions. I am using the free version - I know how to take a screenshot with save on the annotate bar, when I am screen sharing but how do you take one on Zoom (not through my keypad) when you are not screen sharing .
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Steve, the comments buttons at the bottom of the Participantsâ list are available on the Basics version of Zoom. Look online under Non-verbal Feedback.
Thank you so much for clearing my doubt regarding Breakouts in free version.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks as always great job Steve! In the future love to see how you use the "meeting rooms" feature effectively. Thnx again!
Thanks Randy, now I need to figure out how to use the breakout rooms.....
No rest for the âGuideâ! đ
The ability to live stream is a feature I didnât know about. Thanks, great videos!
Happy to help!
Great video (as always). thank you Steve and HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY!!! I love Zoom and have a pro account. Off to check out the backgrounds. I know I have pics but not sure whether I have video . . . thank you for tips!! xx
Nice to see you in here! And thank you for the anniversary greetings
Great training video, very much easier to understand thanks.
Great to hear! You're welcome.
Amazing video. Know I got it :) Thank you so much!!!
Glad it helped!
Great video thank you so much for posting it!
Steve, love your videos, my question is, With Zoom, can you capture a list of all the participants that come into your meeting?
If you have the paid version, you can require that your participants register to get the link. This will give you an email list..
Steve may have a better way. I have use Screen Shot to do it
@@jimremich743 you could request everyone to drop their emails in chat and as host the chat is downloaded to your computer or the cloud. The Registration feature is cleaner though and you can require as much or little info from your potential attendees as you wish.
for the free version, is it 40 minutes per zoom meeting ?
Yes!
Thanks for this Steve. Have you done a comparison of Zoom vs Demio? Mainly interested in which one to use for what kind of application.
Also, if I am doing a DIY demo can I pop a recording into Zoom and then do live interaction after that? Never tried that so just thought I would ask here.
Can Demio be setup so we can all see each other and conversate like you can on Zoom?
I'm a long time user of Zoom... one of those early adopter types. I went to Zoom when Microsoft bought Skype and complicated it, basically ruining it.
You can insert a video in Zoom, but instead of uploading it to a host(like CZcams) as you do in Demio, you stream it from your computer.
Cool tutorial. Thanks!
Very good information. and yes, being able to Live broadcast is a huge advantage!
One big difference between Zoom Basic and Zoom Pro is that you can't run a Webinar on Basic - you should mention that. Because many people just want to do a 'one way' webinar, like a classrrom or streaming a meeting live, where there's no two-way Zoom going on. Have I got this right?
Thank you! Great info!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank You. You answers my question exactly.
Glad to help!
Amazing information
Great job. Thank you!
Thank you, too!