Question 1

Is Around or Zoom better?

Accepted Answer

Around has a score of 4.3/5 while Zoom scores 4.6/5. Around offers 6 tracked features and Zoom offers 10. The best choice depends on your specific needs and budget.

Question 2

Is Around cheaper than Zoom?

Accepted Answer

Around starts at Free and Zoom starts at Free. Both tools offer a free plan.

Question 3

What are the main differences between Around and Zoom?

Accepted Answer

Around and Zoom are both in the SaaS space. Around starts at Free with 6 features tracked, while Zoom starts at Free with 10 features tracked.

	Around	Zoom
Starting Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.3/5	4.6/5
Free Plan	Yes	Yes
Category	—	—

Feature	Around	Zoom
AI Companion	✕	✓Meeting summaries and action items
API Access	✕	✓REST and WebSocket APIs
Auto Recap	✓AI meeting notes	✕
Breakout Rooms	✕	✓Up to 50 rooms
Calendar Integration	✓Google and Outlook	✓Google, Outlook, iCal
End-to-End Encryption	✕	✓Optional E2EE
Floating Video Bubbles	✓Non-intrusive meeting UI	✕
HD Video Calls	✕	✓Up to 1000 participants
Noise Cancellation	✓AI-powered	✕
Recording	✕	✓Cloud and local recording
Screen Sharing	✓With auto-focus	✓With annotation tools
Slack Integration	✓Start calls from Slack	✕
Webinar Mode	✕	✓Up to 50K attendees
Whiteboard	✕	✓Built-in digital whiteboard

Around vs Zoom (2026)

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