Microsoft Teams vs Zoho Meeting

Microsoft Teams9.3Visit Zoho Meeting8.9Visit

Higher score Microsoft Teams #2 in Web Conferencing Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Try Microsoft Teams

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Zoho Meeting #6 in Web Conferencing Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Zoho Meeting

• Microsoft Teams fits best

  Microsoft-centric teams needing meetings plus collaboration

• Zoho Meeting fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing meetings and webinars

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Teams 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Zoho Meeting 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Web Conferencing Software	#6 in Web Conferencing Software
Best for	Microsoft-centric teams needing meetings plus collaboration	Budget-conscious teams needing meetings and webinars
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$1/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Phone, Docs, Community	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations	250+ integrations	16 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Teams 0/4 · Zoho Meeting 1/4
Cloud recording	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Webinar hosting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Breakout rooms	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Meeting transcription	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Max meeting participants	Not checked yet	250 participants
Meeting duration limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines chat, channels, meetings, calling, and file collaboration Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Connects with Microsoft 365 apps including Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive	Free plan supports up to 100 participants and 60-minute meetings Standard adds recording, cloud storage, and meetings up to 24 hours Works across web, desktop, mobile, and a range of integrations
Cons	Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use Business features are distributed across multiple Microsoft and Teams plans Phone calling options involve distinct plans and calling arrangements	Breakout rooms, transcripts, and API access are Professional features Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes The $1 Standard rate is billed annually per host
Our verdict	Microsoft Teams brings private and group chat, organized channels, audio and video meetings, calling, file sharing, and collaborative apps into one service. It is aimed at businesses, schools, and individuals, with guest access for… Read the review →	Zoho Meeting brings scheduled and instant video meetings together with webinars, making it a fit for businesses, teams, educators, and organizations that want more than basic calls. Its meeting toolkit includes screen and application… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Teams — where it wins

  • Combines chat, channels, meetings, calling, and file collaboration
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Connects with Microsoft 365 apps including Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive

  Where it doesn't

  • Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use
  • Business features are distributed across multiple Microsoft and Teams plans
  • Phone calling options involve distinct plans and calling arrangements

• Zoho Meeting — where it wins

  • Free plan supports up to 100 participants and 60-minute meetings
  • Standard adds recording, cloud storage, and meetings up to 24 hours
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and a range of integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Breakout rooms, transcripts, and API access are Professional features
  • Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes
  • The $1 Standard rate is billed annually per host

• Microsoft Teams9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad meeting and collaboration suite that fits organizations already working in Microsoft 365.

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• Zoho Meeting8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad meeting and webinar tool with free access and a low-cost paid starting point.

  Visit Zoho MeetingFull verdict →