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Microsoft Teams is a collaboration tool designed to improve internal communication and is not intended to replace the enterprise application Zoom.

Teams syncs well with other Microsoft technologies and allows mutual collaboration in Office documents in real-time, while Zoom is web conferencing software used for high-quality video conferencing that is easy to set up for both internal and external users.

Features

• Microsoft Teams and Zoom provide web conferencing features but also have unique features that set them apart.
• Microsoft Teams includes a robust chat service that allows users to communicate quickly without setting up a conference. Syncing with Microsoft 365 also makes collaboration easy, allowing file sharing and calendar support. Microsoft’s feature set is focused on perfecting internal communication.
• Zoom is focused on video and audio conferencing. It facilitates conferencing even with users who are not part of the company account. Zoom also provides features such as multiple screen sharing to support web-based presentations. Lastly, Zoom web conferences boast high-quality video and audio.

* ✅ : In-meeting chat is only saved if the meeting is recorded. Zoom Desktop client chat conversations are persistent and not lost when the app is closed