Zoom for Education

zoom.us/education
Learning Management System
Weekend Project

Reimagine Learning and Education with AI Companion 3.0

How to Replace Zoom for Education

Overview

Zoom is an AI-first communication and collaboration platform designed to transform education by enabling new ways to teach, learn, and connect. It unifies virtual classroom instruction, campus communication, and student services into one flexible platform supporting K-12 and higher education institutions.

Features

35 features across 18 categories

AI(3)

AI Companion 3.0AI

AI-powered assistant that saves time, assists with work and learning, and turns interactions into insights

AI Lecture SummariesAIPremium

Generate automatic lecture summaries and study guides using AI Companion

AI Note-TakingAIPremium

AI-powered note-taking capabilities for in-person meetings and lectures outside of Zoom on platforms like Microsoft Teams and Google Meet

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Accessibility(3)

Captions and Transcripts

Automatic captions and transcripts for accessibility

Translation

Automatic translation for accessible learning across languages

Video Auto-CaptioningPremium

Automatically caption, transcribe, and translate video content for accessibility

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Analytics(2)

Analytics and Audit Trails

Comprehensive analytics and audit trails to reduce risk and support compliance

Video Engagement TrackingPremium

Track student engagement and watch time for video content

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Zoom Virtual AgentAIPremium

Automate FAQs and intake processes for student services

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(4)

Annotations

Real-time annotation tools for collaborative interaction in meetings

Breakout Rooms

Divide meeting participants into separate discussion groups for collaborative learning

Zoom DocsAI

Collaborative document creation and sharing tool with AI capabilities

Zoom WhiteboardAI

AI-enabled collaborative whiteboarding for ideation and iteration

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communications(2)

Team ChatPremium

Instant messaging and team collaboration tool for campus operations

Zoom PhonePremium

Cloud-based phone capabilities for seamless campus communication and emergency notifications

Engagement(1)

Polling

Advanced polling capabilities for classroom engagement and feedback

Events(1)

Zoom EventsPremium

Broadcast orientations, commencements, open houses, research summits, workshops, and info sessions

Hardware Integration(1)

Zoom RoomsPremium

Conference room connectivity for instant huddles and collaboration

Integration(3)

API AccessPremium

API-ready platform for custom integrations and scalability

LMS Integration

Direct integration with Learning Management Systems for sharing lectures and content

SCIM Integration

System for Cross-domain Identity Management integration

Learning(2)

Flipped Classroom Support

Enable asynchronous learning and flipped classroom models

Hybrid Learning Support

Support for in-person, hybrid, and remote learning modalities

Recording(3)

Cloud Recording and Transcription

Cloud-based recording and transcription for all meetings and sessions

Recording and Transcription

Record lectures and presentations with automatic transcription

Zoom ClipsPremium

Clip, edit, and share recorded content with LMS integrations

Scheduling(1)

Zoom SchedulerPremium

Create recurring office hours or 1:1 scheduling

Security(2)

Role-Based Permissions

Control access to content and features based on user roles

Single Sign-On (SSO)

SSO authentication for secure institutional access

Support(1)

Zoom Contact CenterPremium

Power help desks and student support lines for student services

Video Conferencing(1)

Zoom MeetingsAI

Host engaging virtual or hybrid classes with AI-enabled video meetings

Video Management(3)

AI-first Video Management PlatformAIPremium

Centralized video library for capturing, managing, and sharing courses and lectures with AI integrations

Centralized Video LibraryPremium

Manage all videos in one place with role-based permissions

Video Upload and PublishingPremium

Upload, record, and publish videos in minutes with direct LMS transfer

Webinars(1)

Zoom WebinarsPremium

Host leadership briefings, town halls, faculty meetings, and large-scale events

Pricing

School and Campus

Custom
  • Zoom Meetings
  • Team Chat
  • Zoom Whiteboard
  • Zoom Docs
  • AI Companion

School and Campus Plus

Custom
  • All School and Campus features
  • Zoom Phone
  • Zoom Webinars
  • Zoom Events
  • AI Companion

Enterprise Essentials

Custom
  • Zoom Meetings
  • Team Chat
  • Zoom Whiteboard
  • Zoom Docs
  • Zoom Rooms
  • AI Companion

Enterprise Plus

Custom
  • All Enterprise Essentials features
  • Zoom Phone
  • Zoom Webinars
  • Zoom Events
  • Cloud Recording and Transcription
  • AI Companion

Enterprise Premier

Custom
  • All Enterprise Plus features
  • Advanced analytics
  • API access
  • Dedicated support
  • AI Companion
  • Video Management Platform

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Zoom for Education. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Zoom for Education alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 35 features.

Buy Zoom for Education

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Zoom for Education saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 35 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

Google MeetLearning Management Systems (LMS)LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)Microsoft Teams