Feature comparisons and differences between Microsoft Teams and Zoom video conference apps

Summary

This article compares Microsoft Teams and Zoom across features such as video conferencing, file sharing, transcription, and meeting tools. It helps users decide which platform best suits their needs based on functionality, collaboration tools, and integration with WSU systems.

Body

View a list of differences between Microsoft Teams and Zoom to decide which tool is the best for you.

Feature MS Teams Zoom
Webcam conferencing Yes Yes
Screen sharing Yes Yes
File storage Yes No
Record meeting Yes Yes
In-meeting collaboration Yes Yes
Out-of-meeting collaboration Yes No
Live transcription Yes No
Recording transcript Yes Yes (Cloud only)
Dial-in via phone Yes, with add-on license Yes
Chat Yes, saved automatically Yes, must be saved manually
Breakout rooms Yes Yes (200 participants)
Polling No (available via plugins) Yes
Mobile app Yes Yes
# of attendees (single meeting) 250 (10,000 for "Live Events") 300
Access for non-WSU attendees Yes, participant only Yes, participant only
Join from web Yes Yes
Canvas integration Yes Yes
Virtual background Yes Yes

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Article ID: 20267
Created
Thu 7/17/25 2:15 PM
Modified
Wed 11/19/25 2:12 PM