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Zoom pricing (2026)
Zoom starts at $0/mo (Basic), across 4 plans. Best for HIPAA-regulated healthcare teams needing BAA. Every figure links to Zoom's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Basic)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA Yes · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: HIPAA-regulated healthcare teams needing BAA; Large enterprises requiring FedRAMP or DoD IL4 government cloud; Teams needing broad ecosystem integrations (300+ apps); Organizations scaling webinars alongside internal meetings
Zoom plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | — | flat | Free forever. Up to 100 participants, 40-minute limit on group meetings, unlimited 1:1 meetings (up to 30 hours), whiteboard, private and group chat. | getapp.com |
| Pro | $13.33 | −22% | per_seat | $13.33/user/mo billed annually; month-to-month rate $16.99/user/mo per TechRepublic Sep 2025 review. GetApp March 2026 lists $14.99/user/mo (likely annualized display). Includes 1 GB cloud recording/license, 30-hour group meetings, up to 100 participants (expandable to 1,000 with add-on), social media streaming. | getapp.com |
| Business | $18.33 | −17% | per_seat | $18.33/user/mo billed annually; month-to-month rate $21.99/user/mo per TechRepublic Sep 2025 review. GetApp March 2026 lists $19.99/user/mo. Includes up to 300 participants (expandable to 1,000 with add-on), company branding, managed domains, single sign-on. | getapp.com |
| Enterprise | Quote-only | — | custom | Contact sales / custom pricing. Unlimited cloud storage, up to 500 participants (expandable to 1,000 with add-on), dedicated customer success manager, executive business reviews. | getapp.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Official zoom.us/pricing page rendered JS-only with no extractable prices. USD plan prices sourced from GetApp (last updated March 2026) and corroborated by softwareadvice.com Zoom profile. Monthly billing rates ($16.99/$21.99) from TechRepublic Sep 2025; annual rates ($13.33/$18.33) consistent with those sources. GetApp March 2026 lists $14.99/19.99 as the displayed per-user monthly rate; used as the annual-equivalent rate. Cross-checked against softwareadvice.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: Slack, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, HubSpot, Dropbox, Zapier, ServiceNow.
Key features: End-to-end encryption (E2EE) toggle for meetings; AI Companion for meeting summaries, smart chapters, and action items; Zoom Whiteboard with persistent collaboration boards; Breakout rooms with auto-assignment and pre-assignment; Webinar hosting up to 50,000 attendees (add-on).
Plan limits: Basic (free): 100 participants, 40-minute group meeting limit, unlimited 1:1 up to 30 hours; Pro: up to 100 participants (expandable to 1,000 with Large Meetings add-on), 1 GB cloud recording per license; Business: up to 300 participants (expandable to 1,000 with add-on); Enterprise: up to 500 participants (expandable to 1,000).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zoom cost?
Zoom starts at $0/mo (Basic); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is Zoom cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Zoom publishes a 22% discount for paying annually (on the Pro plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to Zoom?
Cheaper video conferencing than Zoom (entry $0/mo) include Microsoft Teams at $4/mo, Google Meet at $7/mo, Whereby at $10.99/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Zoom support HIPAA?
Zoom HIPAA support: Yes. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Zoom have a free plan?
Zoom free tier: Yes.
Zoom vs alternatives
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Cheaper video conferencing alternatives
- Webex from $12/mo
- GoTo Meeting from $12/mo
- Whereby from $10.99/mo
- Google Meet from $7/mo
- Microsoft Teams from $4/mo