Head-to-head · Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket Software
Zoom Meetings vs Microsoft Teams
Zoom Meetings leads on 0 checks, Microsoft Teams on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZoom Meetings · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresZoom Meetings · 1 of 4
Zoom Meetings scores higher on our rubric for web and video conferencing - midmarket software: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Zoom Meetings is the better fit for midmarket teams standardizing on video meetings. Microsoft Teams is the better fit for organizations built around Microsoft 365.
- Zoom Meetings fits best
Midmarket teams standardizing on video meetings
- Microsoft Teams fits best
Organizations built around Microsoft 365
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoom Meetings 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Microsoft Teams 9.3/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket Software | #2 in Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket Software |
| Best for | Midmarket teams standardizing on video meetings | Organizations built around Microsoft 365 |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Community, Live chat, Phone | Phone, Docs, Community |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 250+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zoom Meetings 1/4 · Microsoft Teams 0/4 | ||
| Cloud recording | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Breakout rooms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Meeting transcription | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Single sign-on | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Max meeting participants | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Meeting duration limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zoom Meetings brings video conferencing, scheduling, screen sharing, recording, captions, and administrative controls together across desktop, mobile, and web apps. Its plan range makes it relevant to teams that want a shared meeting… Read the review → |
Microsoft Teams brings private and group chat, organized channels, audio and video meetings, cloud calling, file sharing, and collaborative apps into one platform. It suits organizations that coordinate work across Microsoft 365, as well… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zoom Meetings — where it wins
- HD meetings, screen sharing, annotation, and breakout rooms
- Recording, captions, translations, and calendar scheduling
- SSO and admin activity logs on Business, with enterprise options
Where it doesn't
- Basic lists local recording, while cloud recording starts on Pro
- Basic and Pro cap meetings at 100 participants
- End-to-end encryption disables cloud recording and some meeting features
Microsoft Teams — where it wins
- Connects chat, channels, meetings, calling, and file collaboration
- Links closely with Microsoft 365 apps and services
- Offers web, desktop, mobile, and Linux access
Where it doesn't
- Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use
- Business capabilities are spread across multiple license plans
- Broad scope may be more than teams seeking meetings alone need
- Zoom Meetings9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad meeting toolkit with free access and plan-based limits on capacity and recording.
Visit ZoomFull verdict → - Microsoft Teams9.3/10 · Free plan
A broad collaboration suite that fits organizations already built around Microsoft 365.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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