Polybase integrates proximity-based video calls directly into your workspace channels. Hop into a call from any conversation, share your screen, and keep collaborating within the same context — your tasks, docs, and chat are right there. No calendar events, no invite links, no app switching.
Zoom is the industry leader in standalone video conferencing, known for reliability and scale. However, it operates as a separate siloed application. You schedule meetings via calendar integrations, share links, and join in a different window. After the meeting ends, follow-up tasks, notes, and decisions scatter across Slack, email, and project tools.
Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with Polybase compared to Zoom.
Migrate from Zoom
Switching is easier than you think. Follow these steps and your team will be up and running in minutes.
Download Your Zoom Recordings
If you have important meeting recordings stored in Zoom Cloud, download them before canceling your subscription. Polybase stores recordings directly in your workspace file system.
Install Polybase Desktop App
Download and install Polybase for your platform. The native desktop app includes WebRTC video calling out of the box — no additional plugins, browser extensions, or separate URLs needed.
Create Communication Channels
Set up channels for your teams and projects. Each channel supports instant video huddles — just click the call button in any channel or DM to start a face-to-face conversation immediately.
Replace Scheduled Meetings with Huddles
Instead of sending Zoom meeting links, your team just hops into the relevant channel and starts a call. For scheduled events, Polybase's integrated calendar keeps everything in one place.
Leverage Post-Call Workflows
After calls, create follow-up tasks directly in Polybase. Action items become Kanban cards, meeting notes become wiki docs, and everything stays connected to the conversation that spawned them.
What Polybase Adds
Polybase doesn't just replace Zoom — it gives you capabilities Zoom can't.
Chat + Video in One Place
No more switching between Zoom for calls and Slack for chat. Polybase's video calling lives right inside your channels, so the conversation context is always preserved.
Instant Huddles, No Links
Forget sending meeting invites. Click the call button in any channel or DM and you're live. Teammates join when they hear the ring — just like walking to someone's desk.
In-Call Action Items
During a Polybase call, you can create tasks, assign them to teammates, and set deadlines — all without leaving the video interface. Try doing that in Zoom.
Collaborative Meeting Notes
Polybase's built-in document editor lets you take meeting notes in real-time, collaboratively, right inside the workspace. Notes are automatically linked to the channel and searchable forever.
AI-Powered Post-Meeting Workflows
Polybase AI agents can summarize discussions, extract action items, and automatically create tasks based on meeting outcomes. Zoom's AI Companion requires an expensive add-on.
No Per-Minute Billing Surprises
Zoom's free tier limits calls to 40 minutes. Polybase has no time limits on calls, ever. Your team can brainstorm for hours without interruption or extra charges.
FAQ
Common questions about switching from Zoom to Polybase.