When deciding on the best tool for your video conferencing activities, there are a number of options available which have many different features to help users decide which one is best for them. Below we will compare two of the biggest video conferencing tools in the market right now: Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
General Features
|
Feature |
Microsoft Teams |
Zoom |
|
Maximum Participants |
10,000 |
500 |
|
Share Screen |
Yes |
Yes |
|
File share through chat |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Breakout rooms |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Record Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Compatible OS |
Windows, iOS, Android, Linux |
Windows, iOS, Android, Linux |
|
Collaboration Tools |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Privacy and encryption |
Yes |
No |
|
Live streaming |
Yes |
No |
|
Easy to connect to other programs |
Yes |
No |
|
Office 365 Integration |
Yes |
No |
Conclusion – Which one is better?
When doing a comparison of the two options above it is clear that Microsoft Teams is the better program for video conferencing, even more so if you are working from home (we can help you setup remote working). This is largely down to the fact that Zoom has recently been hacked and also suffered security breaches which in turn has led to many governments and businesses banning its use.
Despite the fact that it looks like an easy way for Microsoft Teams to become the better option, Teams deserves to be the premier choice on its own merit. This video conferencing program seamlessly integrates with almost all of Microsoft’s office applications to help provide the best collaboration experience for all users. Furthermore, you are able to share files outside of the Teams app then use the video conferencing side to check in. As well as this, Microsoft Teams is a fantastic tool for team-building exercises as well as a reliable place to host conference calls.
Next Steps?
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