Head-to-head · Unified Communications Software
Zoom Workplace vs Dialpad Ai Voice
Zoom Workplace leads on 1 check, Dialpad Ai Voice on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZoom Workplace · 9.0/10
- Free planonly Zoom Workplace
- Free trialonly Dialpad Ai Voice
- Most featuresDialpad Ai Voice · 6 of 6
Zoom Workplace scores higher on our rubric for unified communications software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Zoom Workplace offers free plan; Dialpad Ai Voice doesn't.
Zoom Workplace is the better fit for teams centered on meetings and collaboration. Dialpad Ai Voice is the better fit for AI-focused business communications teams.
- Zoom Workplace fits best
Teams centered on meetings and collaboration
- Dialpad Ai Voice fits best
AI-focused business communications teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoom Workplace 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Dialpad Ai Voice 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Unified Communications Software | #4 in Unified Communications Software |
| Best for | Teams centered on meetings and collaboration | AI-focused business communications teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $15/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features Zoom Workplace 0/6 · Dialpad Ai Voice 6/6 | ||
| Business calling | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Team messaging | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Video meetings | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Call recording | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Auto attendant | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Business SMS | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Meeting participant limit | Not checked yet | 150 participants |
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| Our verdict | Zoom Workplace brings video meetings together with Zoom Chat, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Whiteboard, Clips, Tasks, Notes, and AI Companion features. It is designed for individuals, teams, and organizations that want meetings and day-to-day… Read the review → |
Dialpad Ai Voice, now marketed as Dialpad Connect, brings business calling, team messaging, video meetings, SMS/MMS, call routing, recording, and AI transcription into one communications platform. It is designed for organizations and teams… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zoom Workplace — where it wins
- Free plan includes meetings, chat, mail, calendar, and workplace tools
- Supports web, desktop, and mobile platforms
- Connects with Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Slack, and Zapier
Where it doesn't
- Basic meetings are limited to 40 minutes
- Business calling and PBX are not the main focus
- Paid plan prices vary by plan, add-ons, and configurations
Dialpad Ai Voice — where it wins
- Combines calling, chat, meetings, SMS/MMS, routing, and recording
- Real-time transcription and call summaries are included on Standard
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and API with major integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid access starts at $15 per user per month annually
- Standard lacks automatic call recording, though manual recording is supported
- Advanced integrations, 24/7 support, and multi-office management require Pro
- Zoom Workplace9.0/10 · Free plan
A broad collaboration suite for teams that prioritize meetings over business calling.
Visit Zoom WorkplaceFull verdict → - Dialpad Ai Voice8.8/10 · 14-day trial
A unified communications platform combining calling, collaboration, routing, and AI summaries.
Visit DialpadFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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