If you signed up for Zoom Pro during the pandemic and haven't thought about it since, you're not alone. The free tier now handles 40-minute group calls with up to 100 participants. For most people, that's enough.
How to cancel
- Go to zoom.us and sign in
- Click Plans and Billing in the left sidebar (under Admin)
- Click the Current Plans tab
- Click Cancel next to your subscription
- Confirm the cancellation
Only the account owner or admin can cancel. If you're on a company Zoom account, you'll need to contact your IT admin.
Cancel if you subscribed through Apple
- Open Settings on your iPhone > tap your name > Subscriptions
- Find Zoom > Cancel Subscription
Your account downgrades to the free tier at the end of the billing period. You keep your account, meeting history, contacts, and scheduled meetings. You lose: meetings longer than 40 minutes (for 3+ participants), cloud recording, reporting, and admin features. Personal 1-on-1 calls remain unlimited on the free tier. Local recordings still work.
Current pricing (AUD)
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (Free) | $0 | $0 |
| Pro | $21.99/mo | $219.90/yr (~$18.33/mo) |
| Business | $30.49/mo | $304.90/yr (~$25.41/mo) |
Prices are per user per month. The annual plan saves about 17%.
Is the free tier enough?
For personal use and small meetings, yes. Zoom Basic (free) includes:
- Unlimited 1-on-1 meetings (no time limit)
- Group meetings up to 40 minutes with up to 100 participants
- Screen sharing, virtual backgrounds, breakout rooms
- Local recording (saved to your computer)
You need Pro if you regularly host group meetings over 40 minutes, need cloud recording, or want custom branding. If your meetings typically run 30-40 minutes, the free tier works fine, and you can always restart a meeting if you hit the limit.
Alternatives
- Google Meet (free with a Google account) offers 60-minute group meetings with up to 100 people
- Microsoft Teams (free tier) offers 60-minute group meetings with up to 100 people
- FaceTime (free on Apple devices) works for Apple-to-Apple calls with no time limit
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