Zoom Meetings vs 8x8 Meet

Zoom Meetings9.4Visit 8x8 Meet9.1Visit

Higher score Zoom Meetings #1 in Web Conferencing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Zoom

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8x8 Meet #4 in Web Conferencing Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit 8x8 Meet

• Zoom Meetings fits best

  Organizations needing a mature, full-featured meeting

• 8x8 Meet fits best

  Teams seeking free meetings and large-event options

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Side by side

Feature	Zoom Meetings 9.4/10 Visit ↗	8x8 Meet 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Web Conferencing Software	#4 in Web Conferencing Software
Best for	Organizations needing a mature, full-featured meeting	Teams seeking free meetings and large-event options
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Docs, Community, Live chat, Phone	Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoom Meetings 0/4 · 8x8 Meet 1/4
Cloud recording	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Webinar hosting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Breakout rooms	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Meeting transcription	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Max meeting participants	100 participants	10000 participants (best)
Meeting duration limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Basic includes meetings for up to 100 participants and local recording Recording, breakout rooms, captions and SSO support varied meeting needs Available across desktop, mobile, web and self-hosted deployments	Free meetings support up to 500 active participants. Includes cloud recordings, transcripts, summaries, and breakout rooms. Works across web, desktop, mobile, and a Chrome extension.
Cons	Basic lacks the cloud recording included with paid plans End-to-end encryption disables cloud recording and some meeting features Business and Enterprise are geared toward larger organizational needs	Standard meetings are capped at 500 active participants. YouTube is the listed destination for live streaming. Calendar scheduling integrations are Google Calendar and Microsoft Office 365.
Our verdict	Zoom Meetings covers online meetings across desktop, mobile and web applications, with plans for individuals, teams and organizations. Its feature set includes HD audio and video, screen sharing and annotation, scheduling, breakout rooms,… Read the review →	For businesses and teams that need video meetings without a license cost, 8x8 Meet combines HD audio and video with screen and application sharing, moderation, and participant lobbies. Its free plan allows unlimited meeting access for up… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoom Meetings — where it wins

  • Basic includes meetings for up to 100 participants and local recording
  • Recording, breakout rooms, captions and SSO support varied meeting needs
  • Available across desktop, mobile, web and self-hosted deployments

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic lacks the cloud recording included with paid plans
  • End-to-end encryption disables cloud recording and some meeting features
  • Business and Enterprise are geared toward larger organizational needs

• 8x8 Meet — where it wins

  • Free meetings support up to 500 active participants.
  • Includes cloud recordings, transcripts, summaries, and breakout rooms.
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and a Chrome extension.

  Where it doesn't

  • Standard meetings are capped at 500 active participants.
  • YouTube is the listed destination for live streaming.
  • Calendar scheduling integrations are Google Calendar and Microsoft Office 365.

• Zoom Meetings9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad meeting toolkit, from free video calls to enterprise-scale deployments.

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• 8x8 Meet9.1/10 · Free plan

  A free meeting service with recordings, collaboration tools, and support for large events.

  Visit 8x8 MeetFull verdict →