What is the difference between Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet?

The table below lists the different features and capabilities for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet conferencing tools.

The web conferencing tools supported by UIC provide similar conferencing services but can contain different features. Some features may be available but are not enabled by University Administrators. Selecting the right tool depends on your course needs and teaching objectives, so it is important to understand each tool's features and capabilities. The table below lists each tool's features to help identify the right one for you.

Features Google Meet Zoom Microsoft Teams
Attendance Reporting Chrome Extension Required • •
Attendee Capacity 100 300 250
Audio Conferencing • • •
Blackboard Integration   •  
Breakout Room   • •
Call-Me feature •    
Chat Capabilities  • • •
Chromebook Compatible • • •
Desktop App • • •
Dial-in Audio  • •  
File Sharing • • •
Gate-Crashing* Risk Medium High Medium
Group Collaboration • • •
Host Controls which attendee can present, share files, whiteboard etc   • •
Invite External Participants • • •
iPad Compatible • • •
Lock Meeting   •  
Mobile App  • • •
Multiple Moderators • • •
Mute Participants • • •
Mute Participants on Entry   •  
Outlook Integration • • •
Password for Meeting   •  
Personal Meeting Room • •  
Polling (collect responses)   • •
Private Chat • • •
Raise Hand    • •
Record Session   • •
Remove Attendees • •  
Screen Sharing • • •
Smartphone App • • •
Students can create session • • •
Unique Meeting ID's   •  
Use Phone for Audio • •  
Video Conferencing • • •
Virtual Background   • •
VOIP (Internet Phone) • •  
Waiting Room   •  
Whiteboard   • •
*Gate-crashing refers to uninvited guests "crashing" meetings.
 
 
 
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