Zoom Plans
Zoom Pro Pricing 2026: What You Get for $13.33/Month
Zoom Pro is the most popular paid plan and the cheapest way to remove the 40-minute meeting cap. Here is everything you need to know before buying.
Annual Billing
$13.33
/user/month ($159.96/user/year)
Monthly Billing
$16.99
/user/month (no commitment)
Annual Savings
$3.66
/user/month (22% off monthly price)
What Is Included in Zoom Pro
30-hour meeting duration (effectively unlimited)
Up to 100 meeting participants
5GB cloud recording storage per user
AI Companion (basic) for meeting summaries
Team chat, Clips, and Notes
Whiteboard (basic features)
Reporting and analytics dashboard
Local recording (unlimited)
Virtual backgrounds and filters
Breakout rooms
What Is NOT Included (Business Required)
SSO (single sign-on) integration
Managed domains and company branding
300+ meeting participants (Pro caps at 100)
Recording transcripts
Zoom Scheduler (built-in Calendly alternative)
Zoom Phone (separate $10-20/user add-on on any plan)
Zoom Rooms (separate $49/room add-on)
Custom AI Companion ($12/user add-on)
Who Should Get Zoom Pro
Pro is right for you if
- You are a freelancer or consultant running regular client calls
- Your team is under 100 people and does not need SSO
- You just need to remove the 40-minute cap on group meetings
- You want cloud recording but do not need advanced compliance
- Your meetings rarely exceed 100 participants
- You do not need company-branded meeting rooms
Upgrade to Business if
- You need SSO for security compliance
- Meetings regularly exceed 100 participants (Business handles 300)
- IT requires managed domains for user provisioning
- You need recording transcripts for compliance
- Company branding on meetings matters for client calls
- You want Zoom Scheduler (included in Business)
Pro vs Free: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting duration | 40 minutes (group) | 30 hours |
| Participants | 100 | 100 |
| Cloud recording | None | 5GB per user |
| AI Companion | None | Basic included |
| Analytics | None | Dashboard |
| Local recording | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $0 | $13.33/user/mo (annual) |
If you regularly hit the 40-minute cap, Pro pays for itself in convenience. If you mainly do 1:1 calls (which have no time limit on free), stay on free.
Pro + Add-on Cost Scenarios
| Scenario | Cost/user/mo | 25 users/mo | 25 users/year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro only | $13.33 | $333.25 | $3,999 |
| Pro + Phone (Metered) | $23.33 | $583.25 | $6,999 |
| Pro + Phone (Unlimited) | $28.33 | $708.25 | $8,499 |
| Pro + AI Companion Custom | $25.33 | $633.25 | $7,599 |
| Pro + Whiteboard | $15.82 | $395.50 | $4,746 |
Zoom Pro FAQ
How much is Zoom Pro per year?
$159.96 per user per year on annual billing ($13.33 x 12). Monthly billing costs $203.88 per user per year ($16.99 x 12).
Can I get Zoom Pro for just one user?
Yes. Unlike Business plans which require 10 seats minimum, Pro has no minimum seat requirement. A single user can sign up for Pro.
Does Zoom Pro include phone?
No. Zoom Phone is a separate add-on starting at $10/user/month. If you need Phone, consider Business Plus ($22.49/user/month) which bundles it.
Is Zoom Pro worth it over the free plan?
If you regularly run group meetings longer than 40 minutes, yes. The upgrade also adds cloud recording (5GB), analytics, and AI Companion basics. If you mainly do 1:1 calls, the free plan has no time limit on those.