Collaboration Software - Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Connect, & Zoom Comparison
- Liz Christopher
- Gianna Goodermuth
Microsoft Teams offers chat, calls, and meetings and is available to faculty, staff, and students through UW Oshkosh's Office 365 license.
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.
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 |