Microsoft Teams and Zoom Meeting Features
Features |
Teams |
Zoom |
Compatibility |
Desktop App |
Windows, Mac |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
Mobile App |
iOS, Android |
iOS, Android |
Browser Support Without Downloads or Plugins |
Yes; Microsoft Edge or Chrome. |
Yes, Chrome is preferred. |
Browser Plugin for Improved Functionality |
No |
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, with cost |
Yes |
Chat |
Chat Within Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
Chat Outside Meetings |
Yes |
Yes, using desktop app |
File transfer via chat |
Yes |
Yes |
Content Sharing |
Screen Sharing |
Yes |
Yes |
Application Sharing |
Yes |
Yes |
Annotate Shared Content |
No |
Yes |
Whiteboard |
Yes |
Yes |
Meeting Capabilities |
Breakout Rooms |
Coming soon |
Yes |
Polling |
No |
Yes |
Cloud Recording |
Yes |
Yes |
Local Recording |
No |
Yes |
Recording Transcription |
Yes |
Not enabled, requires cloud recording |
Automatic Live Captioning |
Yes |
No |
Join Before Host |
Yes |
Yes |
Integration |
Outlook Calendar Integration |
Yes |
Yes |
Google Calendar Integration |
No |
Yes |
Security |
Approved for Confidential Data |
Yes |
Yes |
Approved for HIPAA Data |
Yes |
Yes, in Zoom Meetings for HIPAA Only |
Encrypted Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
Advanced Threat Protection |
Yes |
No |