If you find you no longer use Zoom as much, you might be reconsidering your Zoom subscription. If you decide that you don’t need your paid account anymore, keep reading to learn how to cancel a Zoom subscription.
What Do Zoom Subscriptions Offer?
There are four tiers of the main Zoom service. Each tier adds extra functionality or options.
Basic
This is the free tier that does not require a subscription. Benefits include:
Meetings with up to 100 participantsMeetings up to 40 minutes in lengthChat channels with file-sharing capabilities
Pro
The next tier is Pro. One of the key benefits is that Pro removes the limit on meeting duration. Benefits include:
Meetings with up to 100 participantsUnlimited meeting lengths5GB of cloud recording storage
Business
If you’re looking to use Zoom for business, then 100 participants may not meet your needs. That’s where the Business tier comes in. Benefits include:
Meetings with up to 300 participantsUnlimited meeting lengths5GB of cloud recording storageCompany branding
Business Plus
The most expensive standard tier is Business Plus. Benefits include:
Meetings with up to 300 participantsUnlimited meeting lengths10GB of cloud recording storageTranslated automatic captionsCompany brandingUnlimited regional Zoom phone calls
Enterprise
If you need even more from Zoom, you can contact sales to discuss signing up to the Enterprise tier. Benefits include:
Meetings with up to 1,000 participantsUnlimited meeting lengthsUnlimited cloud recording storageTranslated automatic captionsCompany brandingFull-featured PBX phone system
Before You Cancel Your Zoom Subscription
As mentioned above, some Zoom subscriptions allow you to record Zoom meetings. These recordings can be saved locally or stored on Zoom’s servers. When you cancel your Zoom subscription, you’ll lose access to any recordings saved in the cloud. Before you cancel, you should download any Zoom recordings that you want to keep. To download a Zoom recording:
How to Cancel a Zoom Subscription
If you’re sure that you no longer want the additional features that come with your Zoom subscription, then you can cancel that subscription within the Zoom app or web portal. To cancel a Zoom subscription:
How to Delete Your Zoom Account
Once you’ve canceled your subscription, you can also choose to delete your Zoom account completely. This option is open to any Zoom user without a paid subscription. To delete your Zoom account:
Alternatives to Zoom
If you decide to cancel a Zoom subscription you can still use the free version of Zoom, which is often more than enough for casual users. If you’ve had enough of Zoom, however, then there are plenty of alternatives out there. You could use Google Meet for online video meetings or set up a group video call on Google Duo. Slack also comes with built-in video conferencing, but you can use WhatsApp for video calls, too. If you’re an Apple user, you can also use FaceTime on your iPhone or Mac for group video calls. It’s even possible to FaceTime with Android and Windows users. Comment Name * Email *
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