Compare Google Meet and Zoom for online video conferencing
Google Meet and Zoom Basic are both video conferencing options at UIndy. Use the chart below to compare each tool's primary functionality to help you decide which tool is best for your needs.
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| Conferencing Feature | Google Meet with Education Plus | Zoom Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Video and voice conferencing | Yes | Yes |
|
Ability to dial in by phone |
Yes | Yes |
| Maximum meeting time per session | No limit | 40 minutes |
| Maximum number of attendees per session | 500 | 100 |
| Ability to record/playback sessions | Yes | Yes Saved to local computer only. |
| Google Calendar invites integration | Yes | Yes |
| Screen sharing within meeting | Yes | Yes meeting host can allow multiple people to share the screen at the same time |
| Annotate shared screens | No | Yes |
| Collaborative whiteboard | Yes | Yes |
| Share documents | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Closed Captioning | Yes. Users can turn on for themselves. | No |
| Integrated chat within meeting | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile support | Yes (with app download) | Yes (with app download) |
| Breakout rooms/discussions | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent meetings | Yes | No |
| Polls | Yes | Yes |
| Attendance | Yes | Yes |
| Account necessary to join meeting? | No | No |