Zoom vs Microsoft Teams: Which is better?

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Which is better? Zoom vs Microsoft Teams. This article offers insight on which is better based on a number of factors. Microsoft Teams added 95 million users in 2020. It was amongst the fastest-growing apps alongside Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, it has 145 million daily active users, up from 75 million. On the other hand, is Zoom with its daily meeting participants.

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Adding both free and paying users, Zoom has 300 million daily meeting participants. From that data, we can say that more people use Zoom than they use Microsoft Teams. Does that make Zoom better than Microsoft Teams? There are some features that Microsoft Teams outperforms Zoom. We discuss those in the article. But first, let us explain what each of them is. Read on.

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Zoom

Zoom logo
Logo for Zoom | image source: flaticon

Zoom Meetings (frequently shortened to Zoom) is a proprietary video teleconferencing software program developed by Zoom Video Communications. Its free plan allows up to 100 simultaneous (users using zoom at the same time) participants, with a 40-minute time restriction. Users have the option to upgrade by subscribing to a paid plan. The highest plan supports up to 1,000 concurrent participants for meetings lasting up to 30 hours.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams Logo
logo for Microsoft Teams | image source: flaticon

Microsoft Teams is a proprietary business communication platform developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft 365 family of products. Teams primarily rivals with a similar service called Slack, offering workspace chat and videoconferencing, file storage, and application integration. Microsoft Teams is replacing other Microsoft-operated business messaging and collaboration platforms, including Skype for Business and Microsoft Classroom. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Teams, and other software such as Zoom and Google Meet, gained much interest as many meetings have moved to a virtual environment. So, both Zoom and Microsoft Teams are primarily used for virtual meetings. Next, we discuss which is better.

Zoom vs Microsoft Teams: Which is better?

  • Firstly; Zoom is better for small to medium-sized businesses, whereas Microsoft Teams is best for larger businesses, particularly those that use other Microsoft platforms.
  • Secondly; Zoom offers end-to-end encryption (privacy –only you and the people you are virtually talking to can hear your conversations) while Microsoft Teams does not.
  • Thirdly; Microsoft Teams offers collaboration tools whereas Zoom does not.
  • Fourthly; Zoom’s free plan: 100 participants, 40-minute time limit, while Microsoft Teams free plan: 300 participants, 60-minute time limit.
  • Lastly; Microsoft Teams has Zoom integration available

Table Summary: Zoom and Microsoft Teams features

ZoomMicrosoft Teams
Has a free planYesYes
Subscription plan ranges from$14.99 per month$4 per month
Can easily be used byBeginnersMicrosoft users
Pros (Advantages)-It is easy to use-It is completely free
-Has an impressive free version available-Supports 300 participants
-Has an insightful interface-It integrates with Microsoft 365
Cons (Disadvantages)-Has poor audio quality-No gallery view for guests
-Has a significant learning curve
Table summarising the features and benefits of Zoom and Microsoft Teams

You have now seen Zoom and Microsoft Teams features and benefits. Now you can compare and choose which one of the two is better for you.