Collaboration Software - Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Connect, & Zoom Comparison
- Gianna Goodermuth
Zoom is the official web conferencing of UW System and is integrated with Canvas.
Google Hangouts is available to faculty, staff, and students through the UW Oshkosh G Suite.
Microsoft Teams offers chat, calls, and meetings and is available to faculty, staff, and students through UW Oshkosh's Office 365 license.
Adobe Connect is a similar product to Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, but is only available to those who purchase a license.
Non-UW Oshkosh tools: Due to FERPA, HIPAA, and other data privacy considerations, it is strongly recommended to avoid use of other, non-sanctioned web conferencing software.
Features | Google Handouts Meet | Microsoft Teams | Adobe Connect | Zoom |
Max. # simultaneous video | 100 | 250 | 15 recommended |
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Max. # simultaneous audio | 100 | 250 | 15 recommended |
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Max. # participants | 100* (250 through 7/1/2020) | 10,000 | Adobe charges by room size | 300 |
Chat feature | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Can record session | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
File sharing capabilities | Through Google Drive | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Screen sharing capabilities | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Breakout rooms (group work) | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Cost | Free for UW Oshkosh users | Free for UW Oshkosh users | No permanent licensing solution through IT; no licensing plan on the horizon. | Free for UW Oshkosh users |
Integrated with Canvas | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Remembers content | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Browser based (no download required) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Live/closed captioning integration for captioners (e.g. CART) | No | No | Yes | |
Students can create a session | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Live streaming | No | Yes (live events) | N/A | Yes |
Record meeting | No | N/A | Yes | |
Allow external participants (non UW-Oshkosh) | Yes | Yes | N/A |
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Application integration | G Suite | Canvas, Microsoft Suite | N/A | Canvas |
Dial-in option | Yes | No | N/A | Yes |
Dial-out option | Yes | No | N/A | No |
Platform | Web, Mobile (iOS & Android) | Web, Mobile (iOS & Android) | N/A | Desktop and Mobile client |
Blur background | No | Yes (desktop clients) | N/A | Yes |
Captions | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes |
FERPA Data Allowed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HIPAA Data Allowed+ | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Security Information |