# Zoom: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 9 judge labels across 2 categories by 7 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/zoom/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video interviewing | 0% | 12 | 25% | 8 |
| Internal communications and intranet | 0% | 49 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Two-Way or Live Video (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet): Real-time conversation where the candidate can ask questions and build rapport." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Video interviewing)
- "Low | Live video interview tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet) | Generally safe if the recruiter schedules a live session" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Video interviewing)
- "Use Zoom for live calls and Willo for quick async screens." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Video interviewing)
- "Free: Unlimited 1:1 calls (Zoom: 40-min group limit" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Video interviewing)

## And against it

- "Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Skype can work for occasional live interviews, but they are weaker choices as the *primary* platform" (Perplexity Sonar, Video interviewing)
- "General-purpose video tools sometimes used for interviews, but lack specialized hiring features." (Mistral Small, Video interviewing)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.