Around vs Zoom — Which One Wins?
Pick Around if: Design and product teams already using Miro who want lightweight video calls without leaving their workspace
Pick Zoom if: Everyone — the default video meeting tool that your clients, partners, and grandma already know how to use
Our take: Around for simplicity, Zoom for power users.
| Around | Zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (now part of Miro) | Included with Miro paid plans | Free for 40-minute meetings (100 participants) | Pro $13.33/user/mo |
| Features | Floating circle video bubbles, Auto noise cancellation, Low bandwidth optimization, Screen sharing, Miro whiteboard integration | HD video and audio, Breakout rooms, Cloud recording and transcripts, Virtual backgrounds, Zoom Docs and Whiteboard |
| Best for | Design and product teams already using Miro who want lightweight video calls without leaving their workspace | Everyone — the default video meeting tool that your clients, partners, and grandma already know how to use |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Around stands out with Floating circle video bubbles and Auto noise cancellation. Zoom counters with HD video and audio and Breakout rooms.
Around's Achilles heel: absorbed into miro — standalone product identity is fading, and you’re locked into miro’s ecosystem now. Zoom's: 40-minute free limit is annoying — and the brand still carries ‘zoom fatigue’ baggage from the pandemic era. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value floating circle video bubbles and design and product teams, go with Around. If everyone — the default matters more, Zoom is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.