Zoom Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Zoom pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $18.33 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Zoom offers 4 pricing tiers: Basic, Pro, Business, Enterprise. Standard paid plans include Basic at $0/month, Pro at $13.33/user/month, Business at $18.33/user/month. The Pro plan is personal use or small teams.
Compared to other communication software, Zoom is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
Zoom is the world's most recognized video conferencing platform, used by millions of organizations for virtual meetings, webinars, and team collaboration. Since becoming a household name during the pandemic, Zoom has evolved from a simple video tool into a comprehensive communications platform that includes phone systems, virtual events, and AI-powered meeting assistants. From one-on-one calls to company-wide town halls, Zoom handles video communication at every scale.
In 2026, Zoom pricing starts at free for the Basic tier and goes up to $18.33/user/month for Business. The free plan supports unlimited 1:1 meetings but limits group calls to 40 minutes. Zoom Pro at $13.33/user/month (annual billing) removes time limits, adds 5GB cloud recording, and now includes AI Companion for meeting summaries. Zoom Business at $18.33/user/month increases participants to 300 and adds SSO and company branding. Enterprise pricing is custom for organizations needing 500+ participants and dedicated support.
This guide breaks down all Zoom pricing plans for 2026, explains the modular add-on structure where Phone ($10-20/user/month), Webinars ($66.67+/month), and Rooms ($41.58/room/month) are separate, and reveals hidden costs that can increase your bill. We also cover negotiation strategies and help you determine which plan fits your needs.
All Zoom Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meeting_duration_minutes: 40participants_per_meeting: 100 | Free | Free 0 | Basic communication needs |
| Pro meeting_duration_hours: 30participants_per_meeting: 100 | $13.33 /user/month | $160 /user/month | Personal use or small teams |
| Business participants_per_meeting: 300 | $18.33 /user/month | $220 /user/month | Larger teams |
| Enterprise | Contact | Contact | Large organizations |
View all features by plan
Basic
- Meetings (40 minutes per meeting)
- 100 participants per meeting
- AI Companion (limited in-meeting use)
- Team Chat
- Instant messaging
- Whiteboard (3 editable)
- Docs (share up to 10)
- Clips (5 two-minute clips)
- Mail (connect Gmail/Outlook)
- Calendar (sync Google/Microsoft calendars)
- Tasks
- Hub
Pro
- All Basic features
- Meetings (30 hours per meeting)
- 100 participants per meeting
- AI Companion (unlimited in-meeting use)
- Docs (unlimited)
- Clips (unlimited)
- Custom avatars
- Zoom Mail
- Zoom Calendar
- Cloud storage (10GB)
- Live Chat Support
Business
- All Pro features
- Meetings (300 participants per meeting)
- Scheduler (let others book time easily)
- Whiteboard (unlimited)
- SSO, managed domains
- Multi-region storage and media control
- Device management
- Information barriers and policies
- Archival and data loss prevention APIs
Enterprise
- All Business features
- Custom deployment options
- Enterprise security
- Dedicated support
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much does Zoom Pro cost per month in 2026?
Zoom Pro costs $13.33/user/month with annual billing ($159.96/year) or $15.99/user/month if paying monthly. This is a price reduction from 2024-2025 when Pro was $15.99/month annual. Pro includes 30-hour meetings, 100 participants, 5GB cloud storage, and AI Companion.
02 How much does Zoom cost per user?
Zoom Pro costs $13.33/user/month with annual billing. Zoom Business costs $18.33/user/month annual with a 10-user minimum. Business Plus and Enterprise have custom pricing - contact sales. Zoom also offers a free Basic plan with 40-minute group meeting limits.
03 Is Zoom free?
Yes, Zoom offers a free Basic plan with unlimited 1:1 meetings and 40-minute group meetings for up to 100 participants. It includes essential features like screen sharing, virtual backgrounds, breakout rooms, and local recording. The 40-minute limit is the main restriction.
04 What's the difference between Zoom Pro and Business?
Zoom Pro ($13.33/user/month annual) supports 100 participants with 5GB cloud storage. Business ($18.33/user/month annual, 10-user minimum) increases participants to 300, adds unlimited cloud storage, company branding, SSO, and admin controls. Business is better for organizations needing security and management features.
05 What is included in Zoom Pro plan 2026?
Zoom Pro ($13.33/user/month annual) includes: meetings up to 30 hours, 100 participants, 5GB cloud recording storage, AI Companion for meeting summaries and smart recording, social streaming, polling and Q&A, custom backgrounds, language interpretation, unlimited whiteboards, and advanced Team Chat.
06 Does Zoom charge for phone service?
Yes, Zoom Phone is a separate add-on costing $10-20/user/month depending on features and calling plans. It's included with Business Plus but costs extra on Basic, Pro, and Business plans. Metered calling starts at $10/user/month; unlimited regional calling costs more.
07 How much does Zoom Webinar cost?
Zoom Webinars is a separate product starting at $66.67/month for 300 attendees, scaling up based on capacity needed. It's not included in any standard Meetings plan. Larger event platforms like Zoom Events have separate pricing tiers.
08 Can I pay for Zoom monthly?
Yes, Zoom offers both monthly and annual billing. Monthly billing costs about 20% more: Pro is $15.99/month vs $13.33/month annual. Annual billing provides savings but requires upfront commitment. Enterprise plans require annual contracts only.
09 How does Zoom compare to Microsoft Teams on price?
Zoom Pro at $13.33/user/month is more expensive than standalone Microsoft Teams Essentials at $4/user/month. However, Teams requires Microsoft 365 for full features. Zoom is often preferred for video quality and ease of use, especially for external meetings.
10 What is Zoom's 40-minute limit?
Zoom's free Basic plan limits group meetings (3+ participants) to 40 minutes. When time expires, the meeting ends automatically. Participants can rejoin a new meeting immediately. 1:1 meetings have no time limit on any plan. Upgrading to Pro ($13.33/month annual) removes the limit.
11 What discounts does Zoom offer?
Zoom offers annual billing savings of ~17%, volume discounts for 49+ users (10-20% off), multi-year discounts for 2-3 year commitments, and education/nonprofit discounts (typically 50% off). End-of-quarter negotiations often yield better pricing.
12 Does Zoom include AI features?
Yes, all paid Zoom plans now include AI Companion at no extra cost. AI Companion provides meeting summaries, smart recording with highlights, message drafting assistance, and real-time transcription. This was previously a paid add-on but is now included in Pro and above.
13 How much does Zoom Rooms cost?
Zoom Rooms costs $41.58/room/month ($499/year) for conference room hardware and software integration. This is separate from user licenses - each physical room needs its own Zoom Rooms license. Enterprise volume discounts are available.
14 What's included in Zoom Enterprise?
Zoom Enterprise (custom pricing, 250+ users) includes up to 1,000 meeting participants, unlimited cloud storage, Webinar capabilities, Zoom Rooms integration, dedicated customer success manager, executive business reviews, and compliance features. Pricing typically ranges $20-35/user/month.