Teams vs Zoom Comparison Chart
Comparison between Microsoft Teams and Zoom for online course sessions and meetings.
| Features | Microsoft Teams | Zoom Meetings |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | ||
| Available To… |
Students, Faculty, Staff |
Students, Faculty, Staff |
| Compatibility | ||
| Desktop App | Windows, Mac | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Mobile App | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Browser Support Without Downloads or Plugins | Yes; Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. | Yes; Google Chrome is preferred. |
| Browser Plugin for Improved Functionality | Yes | Yes |
| Capacity | ||
| Maximum Meeting Attendees | 300 | 300 |
| Audio and Video | ||
| HD Video Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Join Meeting with Audio Only | Yes | Yes |
| Join Meeting by Phone (Domestic) | Yes | Yes |
| Chat | ||
| Chat Within Meetings | Yes | Yes |
| Chat Outside Meetings | Yes | Yes, using desktop app |
| Content Sharing | ||
| Screen Sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Application Sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Annotate Shared Content | No, but can use whiteboard function | Yes |
| Whiteboard | Yes | Yes |
| Meeting Capabilities | ||
| Breakout Rooms | Yes | Yes |
| Polling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Recording | Yes, to Stream | Not enabled |
| Local Recording | No | Yes |
| Recording Transcription | Yes | Not enabled, requires cloud recording |
| Automatic Live Captioning | Yes | Coming Summer 2020; Manual captioning also available |
| Join Before Host | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Join Meetings from H.323 or SIP Devices | No | Yes, additional cost |
| Outlook Calendar Integration | Yes | Yes |
| Google Calendar Integration | No, but integrates with Outlook | Yes |
| Security | ||
| Approved for HIPAA Data | Yes | Yes, in Zoom Meetings for HIPAA Only |
| Encrypted Meetings | Yes | Yes, however SIP devices may be unable to join calls using encryption. |
