Quick take
Who Zoom is best for
Professionals and small teams that host enough meetings to justify better limits, recording, and admin controls.
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Service page
Zoom subscription cost
Professionals and small teams that host enough meetings to justify better limits, recording, and admin controls.
Default planWorkplace Pro · $15.99/mo
Starting price$15.99/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $15.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the Zoom official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Zoom right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Zoom official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Zoom right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Most popular
Workplace Pro
$15.99/mo
$159.88/year
Longer meetings • Cloud recording
What changes on this plan
- Longer meetings
- Cloud recording
- Best paid solo/small business tier
- Note: Annual pricing is usually the better benchmark
Plan option
Business
$21.99/mo
$219.84/year
Branding and admin controls • Higher participant limits
What changes on this plan
- Branding and admin controls
- Higher participant limits
- Business-oriented management
- Note: Seat minimums often apply
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- Annual billing saves up to $44.04 per year on Business.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the Zoom official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: Workplace Pro is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Zoom right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
Kapwing
$16.00/mo default plan
People comparing creator or productivity software and wanting a simpler pricing baseline before choosing a paid tier.
Canva
$15.00/mo default plan
Quick graphic design without Photoshop skills — social media, presentations, marketing materials
Evernote
$14.99/mo default plan
People who are deeply invested in Evernote-style capture and organization and need more than a basic notes app.
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Carbonite
$2.00/mo default plan
People comparing creator or productivity software and wanting a simpler pricing baseline before choosing a paid tier.
Google Workspace
$7.00/mo default plan
Small businesses that live in Gmail, Docs, and Meet and want a straightforward business collaboration stack.
Slack
$8.75/mo default plan
Teams that use chat as a core operating layer and want more history, integrations, and admin control than free Slack.
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest Zoom plan and is it worth it?
Zoom's lowest paid plan is Workplace Pro at $15.99/mo. Longer meetings • Cloud recording Compare this against alternatives in Productivity to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Zoom cost per year?
With annual billing, Workplace Pro costs $159.88 per year, saving you $32.00 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $191.88 per year.
Does Zoom have a free trial or free tier?
Check the Zoom official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does Zoom have and what is the difference?
Zoom offers 2 plans ranging from $15.99/mo to $21.99/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is Zoom worth the price compared to alternatives?
Professionals and small teams that host enough meetings to justify better limits, recording, and admin controls. Closest competitors in Productivity include Kapwing, Canva, Evernote. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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