RAUM vs. Zoom:
Real Collaboration
Beyond Video Calls
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When should you switch?
Zoom is the go-to tool for pure video conferencing and quick catch-ups. RAUM is the alternative for teams that suffer from the “ephemeral” nature of calls. If your collaboration needs a lasting place where outcomes don’t disappear when you hang up, RAUM provides the substance.
Why teams look for a Zoom alternative
Zoom has democratized video communication. But for complex projects, the format often becomes a bottleneck:
- Meeting fatigue: Staring at 2D tiles exhausts the brain and drains creative energy.
- Information erosion: What was discussed or shared on screen in a Zoom call is “gone” after the meeting. There’s no permanent visual context.
- Passivity: Zoom encourages “send and receive,” but rarely true, simultaneous hands-on work.
The result: Teams look for a Zoom alternative when they realize productive work needs more than faces on a monitor.
The fundamental difference: Call vs. context
Zoom creates a connection—RAUM creates an environment.
- Zoom (The meeting tool): Collaboration is point-in-time. The call is a time-bound event. Afterward, everyone returns to their own silo.
- RAUM (The workspace): Collaboration is continuous. The space is a permanent project anchor. You don’t just meet *in* the tool—you work *on* the objects in the space.
Feature comparison: RAUM vs. Zoom at a glance
| Aspect | Zoom (meeting standard) | RAUM (workspace focus) |
|---|---|---|
| Core logic | Video & audio calls | Persistent 3D workspace |
| Collaboration | Conversation-based (passive) | Object-centered (active) |
| Persistence | Temporary (ends with the call) | Anchored in the space long-term |
| Visual structure | Tile grid | Intuitive 3D context |
| Creative potential | Screen sharing (limited) | Interactive 3D assets & boards |
| Experience | Functional & draining | Natural & inspiring |
When Zoom remains the right choice
Zoom is the ideal tool for webinars, classic sales calls, or short status updates where pure picture and sound matter most. When no joint creation of content is needed, Zoom stays the efficient default.
Why RAUM beats Zoom where it counts
RAUM ends the era of disposable meetings and replaces them with lasting productivity.
1. Content with “memory”
In RAUM, everything stays. A whiteboard, 3D model, or mind map doesn’t need to be reopened or reshared after every call. The team enters the space and is immediately “in the topic.” This spatial continuity can save up to 20% of onboarding time per meeting.
2. Active participation instead of “viewer mode”
In Zoom, usually one person faces the camera while others watch. In RAUM, everyone moves freely in the space, touches content, and co-creates. This co-presence removes classic meeting fatigue and improves output quality.
3. Harnessing spatial intelligence
Our brains remember information better when it’s tied to a place. RAUM uses this: project phases are separated in space, so complex relationships are understood without long explanations.
Conclusion: The alternative for teams that want more than “talking”
RAUM is the Zoom alternative for everyone who treats digital collaboration as a real craft. If you only want to see each other, use Zoom. If you want to build, think, and grow together over time, use RAUM.
The alternative to Zoom when collaboration doesn’t end with the call.