Zoom Basic free plan

Zoom is a video meeting and chat platform. Its Basic plan is free, with group meetings limited to 40 minutes and 100 participants per meeting.

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Zoom Basic free plan is a productivity and SaaS perk from Zoom, offering a free plan (40 min meetings), with no funding required.

Value: Free plan
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Zoom Basic free plan

Zoom's Basic plan is free to sign up for. Each meeting is limited to 40 minutes and 100 participants. Local recording is included, but cloud recording is not. The first paid plan, Pro, costs $14.16 a user a month billed annually.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Basic plan with no time limit.
Other requirements: Basic is limited to 40 minutes per meeting and 100 participants per meeting, with local recording only.

How to claim

How to apply for Zoom Basic free plan

Steps to apply

1Sign up free at zoom.us.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on zoom.us/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Zoom advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and a program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Zoom Basic free plan: common questions

Is Zoom free?

Yes, Zoom can be used for free. Free plan (40 min meetings). As stated on Zoom's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Zoom Basic free plan?

Zoom Basic free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. Basic is limited to 40 minutes per meeting and 100 participants per meeting, with local recording only.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Zoom Basic free plan?

No. Zoom Basic free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Zoom Basic free plan?

How long do I have to use Zoom Basic free plan, and does it expire?

Basic plan with no time limit.

Is Zoom Basic free plan available outside the US?

Zoom Basic free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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