How do I install Zoom on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask zoom`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `zoom` from Terminal.

Yes, Zoom is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Zoom?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask zoom`. Homebrew will remove Zoom and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Zoom?

There are several communication apps available for macOS. Browse the Communication category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Zoom to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask zoom` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Zoom work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Zoom can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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What is Zoom?

Video conferencing and web conferencing

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask zoom

How to Install Zoom on Mac

Follow these steps to install Zoom using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask zoom
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask zoom
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm zoom is installed, then try `zoom --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Zoom
Run `zoom` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is Zoom?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Zoom on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask zoom

Verify Installation