Does Zoom Have Recording?
By ToolVS Research Team · Last checked April 1, 2026
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Free plan supports local recording only. Cloud recording requires a paid plan starting at Pro ($13.33/month).
What We Found
We checked this in April 2026 and here's what we found — Zoom offers two recording options: local recording (saves to your computer, available on free) and cloud recording (saves to Zoom's servers, requires Pro plan). Cloud recordings can be shared via link, transcribed, and stored for a configurable period. Pro plan includes unlimited cloud recording storage with auto-delete policies.
Limitations
- ⚠️ Cloud recording requires paid plan
- ⚠️ Local recording only on free
- ⚠️ Cloud storage may have retention limits
- ⚠️ Recording large meetings creates big files
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Zoom have recording on mobile?
Zoom has limited recording support, and on mobile the experience may be even more restricted. We recommend checking their mobile app directly for current availability.
Is recording available on Zoom's free plan?
Zoom has limited recording support, and availability may depend on your plan tier. Free plans typically have more restrictions. Review their pricing page for details.
What are the best alternatives to Zoom for recording?
Zoom doesn't fully support recording. You can explore our comparison pages to find tools that best match your requirements.
About this check: We verify feature availability by reviewing official documentation, testing the product directly, and monitoring changelog updates. Information was last verified on April 1, 2026. Features and pricing may have changed since our last check.Our methodology →