Zoom Workplace

by Zoom Communications · Chat & video calls

FreemiumWindowsMacLinux

Video meetings, chat and webinars, with time limits on the free plan.

Official download from zoom.us (opens in a new tab)

Opens zoom.us, Zoom Communications's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Zoom Workplace?

Zoom Workplace is the desktop app for Zoom meetings and team chat. The free Basic plan limits meeting length; paid plans lift limits and add features.

Key features

  • HD video meetings
  • Screen sharing and whiteboard
  • Team chat
  • Meeting recording

Best for

  • Online classes
  • Client meetings
  • Remote team calls

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Zoom Workplace

  1. 1Open the official Zoom Workplace download page on zoom.us.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Zoom.Zoom -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask zoom

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub us.zoom.Zoom

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Zoom Workplace safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on zoom.us. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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Alternatives

Zoom Workplace alternatives

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FAQ

Zoom Workplace questions

Where can I download Zoom Workplace safely?

Download Zoom Workplace only from Zoom Communications's official site at zoom.us. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Zoom Workplace free?

Zoom Workplace has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check zoom.us for current pricing.

Does Zoom Workplace work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Zoom Workplace is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Zoom Communications's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Zoom Workplace from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Zoom.Zoom -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask zoom); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub us.zoom.Zoom). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Zoom Workplace?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full chat & video calls list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.