Zoom Workplace vs Microsoft
Eleven of fourteen models named Zoom Workplace first on the direct prompt; four named Microsoft. Both were named by all fourteen models and Zoom Workplace carries 77 labels and Microsoft 68, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in two categories this edition.
Named in thirty-one categories this edition.
Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category; every quote names the model and the prompt it came from. Both figures come from the video conferencing page.
By framing
Zoom WorkplaceFirst choices, of fourteen modelsMicrosoft
Across every category in the October 2026 Edition, Zoom Workplace and Microsoft were named in the same answer 197 times, of the 227 answers naming Zoom Workplace and the 335 naming Microsoft. In those answers Microsoft took the first choice forty-one times and Zoom Workplace sixty-seven.
Every model, every framing
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | | | | | ||
| GPT-5.4 mini | | | | | ||
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | | | | | | |
| Perplexity Sonar | | | | | ||
| Grok 4.1 Fast | | | | | | |
| Mistral Small | | | | | | |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | | | | | | |
| Llama 4 Maverick | | | ||||
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | | | | | | |
| Kimi K2 | | | | | | |
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | | | | | | |
| MiniMax M2.5 | | | | | | |
| GPT-6 Luna | | | | | | |
| Muse Glimmer 30B | | | | | |
Zoom Workplace Microsoft first choice named as an alternative argued againstblank: not namedEach cell is one answer, Zoom Workplace on the left and Microsoft on the right.The direct prompt
Both were the first choice
2 of 14 modelsThe answer named them together, and the judge labeled each a first choice.Zoom Workplace first, Microsoft an alternative
9 of 14 modelsMicrosoft was named in the answer but not as the choice, or not at all.Microsoft first, Zoom Workplace an alternative
2 of 14 modelsZoom Workplace was named in the answer but not as the choice, or not at all.Neither was named
1 of 14 modelsThe answer made no first choice from these two in this category.Bold names in an answer are the products the judge labeled a first choice; a model naming several gives each of them that label. The full answer text for every row is in the record.
By buyer segment
Zoom Workplace48%#1 of 10Microsoft17%#2 of 10Zoom Workplace42%#1 of 9Microsoft24%#2 of 9Microsoft57%#1 of 6Zoom Workplace23%#2 of 6What the models said about Zoom Workplace
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Six of eight in this category shown.
“Zoom has had multiple serious issues: False encryption claims” Kimi K2 · negative prompt · hard negative
“it has had a troubled security/privacy record, including concerns about default call encryption, data collection, and past vulnerabilities; ... caution is warranted for sensitive use” Perplexity Sonar · negative prompt · soft negative
“it has a history of vulnerabilities, including issues with encryption and unauthorized access to meetings. It is still considered risky for highly sensitive discussions” Mistral Small · negative prompt · soft negative
“Choose Zoom if you frequently meet with external clients, vendors, or partners, as it offers the fewest technical hurdles for outside guests.” Gemini 3.5 Flash · comparative prompt · first choice
“Known for its ease of use, high-quality video, and robust features like breakout rooms, virtual backgrounds, and extensive integrations.” Mistral Small · comparative prompt · first choice
“Best overall general-purpose platform: Zoom is commonly described as the most popular and widely used video conferencing platform.” Perplexity Sonar · comparative prompt · first choice
What the models said about Microsoft
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Four of four in this category shown.
“No end-to-end encryption for standard meetings” Kimi K2 · negative prompt · hard negative
“Choose Microsoft Teams if your company already pays for Microsoft 365. It is the most cohesive solution for internal projects.” Gemini 3.5 Flash · comparative prompt · first choice
“Microsoft Teams is the most economical choice because the free plan is included and you get built‑in integrations.” GLM 4.7 FlashX · budget prompt · first choice
“For most mid-market B2B companies, Zoom and Microsoft Teams are the safest choices” Claude Haiku 4.5 · direct prompt · first choice
Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category, each against each. The output is the models' output; nothing here is a recommendation by the index.