Head-to-head · Web Conferencing Software
Zoom Meetings vs Zoho Meeting
Zoom Meetings leads on 0 checks, Zoho Meeting on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZoom Meetings · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Zoho Meeting
- Most featuresZoho Meeting · 1 of 4
Zoom Meetings scores higher on our rubric for web conferencing software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Zoho Meeting leads on max meeting participants: 250 participants versus 100 participants.
Zoom Meetings is the better fit for organizations needing a mature, full-featured meeting. Zoho Meeting is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing meetings and webinars.
- Zoom Meetings fits best
Organizations needing a mature, full-featured meeting
- Zoho Meeting fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing meetings and webinars
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoom Meetings 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Zoho Meeting 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Web Conferencing Software | #6 in Web Conferencing Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing a mature, full-featured meeting | Budget-conscious teams needing meetings and webinars |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $1/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs, Community, Live chat, Phone | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zoom Meetings 0/4 · Zoho Meeting 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 | 250 participants (best) |
| Meeting duration limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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 → |
Zoho Meeting brings scheduled and instant video meetings together with webinars, making it a fit for businesses, teams, educators, and organizations that want more than basic calls. Its meeting toolkit includes screen and application… 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
Zoho Meeting — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 100 participants and 60-minute meetings
- Standard adds recording, cloud storage, and meetings up to 24 hours
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and a range of integrations
Where it doesn't
- Breakout rooms, transcripts, and API access are Professional features
- Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes
- The $1 Standard rate is billed annually per host
- Zoom Meetings9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad meeting toolkit, from free video calls to enterprise-scale deployments.
Visit ZoomFull verdict → - Zoho Meeting8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad meeting and webinar tool with free access and a low-cost paid starting point.
Visit Zoho MeetingFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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