What is the difference between Zoom and Microsoft Teams?

Summary

This article explains the key differences between Microsoft Teams and Zoom at Wayne State, comparing features such as video conferencing, screen sharing, file storage, recording, chat, breakout rooms, polling, participant limits, browser and mobile access, and Canvas integration.

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Differences between Zoom and MS Teams
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 No Yes (200 participants)
Polling No (available via plug-ins) 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 Browser Yes Yes
Canvas integration Yes Yes
Virtual background Yes Yes
     

 

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Article ID: 20308
Created
Tue 7/29/25 10:08 AM
Modified
Thu 9/25/25 12:20 PM