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Zoom

The default video call for coaching sessions — reliable on bad connections, and the one tool your clients already know how to open.

FreemiumSoftwareSoftware
Visit ZoomFree tier caps group meeting length; paid removes the cap

What it is

Video calling with recording, screen share and waiting rooms. Its real advantage over the alternatives is not features, it is that every client has used it before.

Best for

Live one-to-one sessions and small group calls, particularly where clients are older or less technical and any friction costs you the session.

Watch out for

The free tier's meeting length limit lands mid-session if you run groups. If you record sessions, decide where recordings live and tell clients — a coaching recording is a client record.

Alternatives & neighbours

Other software options worth comparing.

Loom

Client Communication

Quick screen-and-camera recordings shared by link — ideal for form feedback, weekly check-in videos and explaining a programme without a live call.

FreemiumSoftware

Calendly

Software

Share a link, let clients book into your real availability. The fastest way to stop losing consultations to three rounds of "does Tuesday work?"

FreemiumSoftware

Stripe

Software

Card and subscription payments with no monthly fee — the standard way to take recurring coaching payments without chasing bank transfers.

PaidSoftware