{"id":3707,"date":"2022-04-15T15:11:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T15:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=3707"},"modified":"2026-03-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T00:00:00","slug":"microsoft-teams-vs-zoom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/microsoft-teams-vs-zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Teams vs Zoom 2026: Which Is the Best Video Conferencing Tool?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Microsoft Teams or Zoom \u2014 which is the better video conferencing tool for 2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, the looming Microsoft Teams July 2026 price increase might tip the scales for some people. And the same goes for the rising value gap caused by Zoom\u2019s offer of agentic AI in its base price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/hybrid-remote-work-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote worker<\/a>, I\u2019ve used both apps extensively over the past decade and formed some opinions. However, I set out to test them again for the sake of this article and find out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are the <strong>main differences<\/strong> between MS Teams and Zoom,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>value<\/strong> both apps offer,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their <strong>main features<\/strong> and benefits, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which teams would benefit the most<\/strong> from each app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-vs-Zoom-cover.jpg\" alt=\"MS Teams vs Zoom - cover\" class=\"wp-image-17903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-vs-Zoom-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-vs-Zoom-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-vs-Zoom-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-vs-Zoom-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-vs-Zoom-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc33874368dce034e75a5191680fbf4f\" style=\"color:#1d272c\"><strong>Why trust us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10c633d26c0061cd592c56ffa1e18b79\" style=\"color:#1d272c\">Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63e076551cb8a43d3e47e610234773dc\" style=\"color:#673ab7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-vs-zoom-2026-overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams vs Zoom 2026: Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main differences between Microsoft Teams and Zoom are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meeting time length,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video conferencing functionality,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI availability,<\/strong> and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With Microsoft Teams, you can have longer meetings and enjoy more reasonable storage options and advanced security. However, if you want to have an AI assistant, you\u2019ll have to pay extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom, on the other hand, offers an excellent video conferencing experience for both individuals and teams and includes their AI features with each paid plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a <strong>detailed Zoom vs Microsoft Teams comparison chart<\/strong> that will give you quick insight into the apps\u2019 main features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Free (for individuals)<br>\u2013 Paid plans from $4.50 to $14.00* per user per month&nbsp;<br>*As of July 1, 2026<\/td><td>\u2013 Free<br>\u2013 Paid plans from $14.16 to $18.33 per month per license<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User interface<\/strong><\/td><td>Sophisticated<\/td><td>Straightforward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max participant capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 1,000 with use of all features<br>\u2013 20,000 with view-only experience (up to 100,000 for town halls with a Premium license)<\/td><td>\u2013 1,000 with add-ons<br>\u2013 Up to 10,000 for webinars (with add-ons)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meeting length<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 30 hours max<br>\u2013 60 minutes in the free plan<\/td><td>\u2013 30 hours max<br>\u2013 40 minutes in the free plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Screen sharing<br>\u2013 Recording meetings (on paid plans)<br>\u2013 Group and individual messages during a call<br>\u2013 Live meeting transcription (on paid plans)<br>\u2013 Breakout rooms<\/td><td>\u2013 Screen sharing<br>\u2013 Recording meetings (on all plans)<br>\u2013 Group and individual messages during a call<br>\u2013 Live meeting transcription (on paid plans)<br>\u2013 Breakout rooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Audio and video call settings and reactions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Joining restrictions<br>\u2013 Hand raising<br>\u2013 Emoji reactions<\/td><td>\u2013 Joining restrictions&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Hand raising<br>\u2013 Emoji reactions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cloud storage<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 5 GB (on the free plan)<br>\u2013 Starting from 10 GB per user (on paid plans)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Starting from 10 GB per license<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>2,500+&nbsp;<\/td><td>3,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI inclusion<\/strong><\/td><td>Standalone (and costs extra)<\/td><td>Bundled with all paid plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Knowledge Base (on the free plan)<br>\u2013 24\/7 support (on paid plans)<\/td><td>\u2013 Help Center (on the free plan)<br>\u2013 24\/7 priority support (on paid plans)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Solid system security<\/td><td>Questionable security<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more detailed Microsoft Teams vs Zoom comparison, keep on reading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Get more for less. Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-is-shifting-prices-while-zoom-offers-stable-ai-included-tiers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams is shifting prices, while Zoom offers stable \u201cAI-included\u201d tiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the battle of Zoom vs Teams pricing, Microsoft Teams comes on top. Although both apps have free plans available, MS Teams offers a <strong>more affordable and scalable price per user per month<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are two things to keep in mind here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/licensing\/news\/2026-M365-Packaging-Pricing-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increasing the prices of Microsoft 365 suites<\/a> and standalones effective July 1, 2026, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft\u2019s AI assistant, Copilot, isn\u2019t included in the price of any of the paid plans.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"microsoft-teams-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MS Teams offers 3 plans \u2014 the Essentials plan ($4), the Business Basic plan ($6), and the Business Standard plan ($12.50).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026.png\" alt=\"MS Teams pricing plans (valid until July 1, 2026)\" class=\"wp-image-22960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026-369x300.png 369w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026-1110x902.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026-768x624.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MS Teams pricing plans (valid until July 1, 2026)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After July 1, 2026, the prices of all Microsoft 365 products will rise 5\u201333%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Essentials plan will cost you $4.50 per user per month, if you pay annually. And, if you opt to become an MS Teams user in July, you\u2019ll pay $7 for the Business Basic plan and $14 for a Business Standard subscription (per user per month, with annual subscription).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already a Microsoft 365 user and feel like Teams is your only option (given that it\u2019s part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem), you\u2019ll be happy to hear that in late 2025, <strong>Microsoft made unbundled Teams licenses available<\/strong> by unbundling Teams from the 365 enterprise suites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if you want, you can opt out of using Teams and get a suite that doesn\u2019t include the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/best-team-messaging-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team messaging app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Save money, try Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>free version of MS Teams <\/strong>features 60-minute calls for up to 100 participants with a 5 GB of cloud storage, as well as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File sharing,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chatting with friends and family,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polling, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noise suppression.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>paid version<\/strong>, starting at $4 per user per month, adds some notable features to those already included in the free plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>300-participant meetings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest access,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting recording, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 GB of storage space per user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"zoom-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom has 3 paid plans, all more expensive than MS Teams and lacking in scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose between the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pro plan, which costs $14.16 per license\/month,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business plan, which costs $18.33 per license\/month, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise plan, whose price you have to negotiate with Zoom\u2019s sales team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you opt for the free plan<\/strong>, you\u2019ll get a mixed bag of features, as you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold group meetings with up to 100 participants,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chat with team members,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold 40-minute meetings,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use breakout rooms,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have limited use of the AI companion, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use up to 3 whiteboards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while Zoom\u2019s free plan does offer more in terms of features when compared to the free MS Teams plan (especially in terms of AI capabilities), it only allows 40-minute meetings and doesn\u2019t offer any cloud storage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unlimited communication with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-pricing-plans-2.png\" alt=\"Zoom pricing plans\" class=\"wp-image-22961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-pricing-plans-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-pricing-plans-2-440x300.png 440w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-pricing-plans-2-1110x758.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-pricing-plans-2-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-pricing-plans-2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom pricing plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of course, <strong>subscribing to a paid plan<\/strong> does help with that, as all paid plans offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30-hour meetings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 GB of cloud storage,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting recording,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited access to the AI companion,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom avatars, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, keep in mind that subscribing to the Business plan requires you to buy at least 10 licenses. So, teams smaller than 10 people can either use the Pro plans or pay for extra Business seats they won\u2019t use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Simplify work with Pumble<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-stretch \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"zoom-offers-superior-audio-and-video-quality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom offers superior audio and video quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth mentioning that Zoom is a specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-video-conferencing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing platform<\/a>, which means it pays extra attention to audio and video quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both apps offer equal video quality of HD 1080p. However, Microsoft Teams enables it by default, whereas in Zoom HD 720p is the default quality, and you can manually change it to HD 1080p.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, Zoom takes the win in this category for me because it <strong>doesn\u2019t require a high-speed internet connection<\/strong>. Even with a speed of 500 kbps, Zoom can provide a better experience than MS Teams. Its adaptive technology can handle unstable, low-bandwidth connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, <strong>Zoom also offers advanced AI-powered settings for audio quality<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It features noise reduction \u2014 just like MS Teams. However, it goes a step further, offering different levels of noise reduction to choose from, as well as personalized, adaptive audio isolation and original sound isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally love Zoom\u2019s audio settings, as they have been my saving grace many times in the past. When I was a freelancer trying to work on the go, I often had to join meetings from crowded coffee shops and restaurants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom\u2019s noise removal features made it possible for me to participate \u2014 instead of shamefully having to mute myself and explain to others that the screaming baby from the table next to mine would definitely drown out my voice.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"976\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-audio-settings.png\" alt=\"Zoom audio settings\" class=\"wp-image-22962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-audio-settings.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-audio-settings-369x300.png 369w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-audio-settings-1110x903.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-audio-settings-768x625.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-audio-settings-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom audio settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If MS Teams and Zoom aren\u2019t doing it for you, and you\u2019d like to dive a bit deeper and look for an alternative, check out our two blog posts with detailed comparisons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/microsoft-teams-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Microsoft Teams Alternatives for 2026: Top 9 Apps for Smarter Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-zoom-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Zoom Alternatives for 2026: Top 8 Video Conferencing Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"both-microsoft-teams-and-zoom-have-an-easy-to-navigate-interface\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Microsoft Teams and Zoom have an easy-to-navigate interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I prefer a clean interface, which is why I love both Microsoft Teams and Zoom, as they feature a <strong>similar design<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Teams manages to combine chat, video conferencing, and other Microsoft 365 collaboration and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-productivity-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity tools<\/a> in a single dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything is neatly organized and easy to access via the left-side panel. At the very bottom, you can access the Activity View that acts as a centralized notification feed for all your mentions, reactions, replies, missed calls, etc. across all teams and channels.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/You-can-see-all-your-notifications-in-Activity-View-making-multitasking-easier.png\" alt=\"You can see all your notifications in Activity View, making multitasking easier\" class=\"wp-image-22963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/You-can-see-all-your-notifications-in-Activity-View-making-multitasking-easier.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/You-can-see-all-your-notifications-in-Activity-View-making-multitasking-easier-471x300.png 471w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/You-can-see-all-your-notifications-in-Activity-View-making-multitasking-easier-1110x708.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/You-can-see-all-your-notifications-in-Activity-View-making-multitasking-easier-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/You-can-see-all-your-notifications-in-Activity-View-making-multitasking-easier-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can see all your notifications in Activity View, making multitasking easier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As far as video conferencing in MS Teams is concerned, starting and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-meeting-scheduler-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scheduling new meetings<\/a> as well as attending those already on the calendar is quite easy \u2014 as you can see in the image below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1173\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-interface.png\" alt=\"MS Teams interface\" class=\"wp-image-22964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-interface.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-interface-307x300.png 307w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-interface-1048x1024.png 1048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-interface-768x751.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-interface-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MS Teams interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I found the MS Teams interface to be more sophisticated than Zoom\u2019s. Because MS Teams is a more rounded collaboration tool, it <strong>offers some functionalities that Zoom lacks, such as notification management and chat formatting, <\/strong>and all of them are elegantly displayed on the home screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that\u2019s not to say that Zoom falls far behind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom is well known for its <strong>straightforward interface and ease of use<\/strong>. As soon as I logged in, I had everything I needed right there on the screen \u2014 I could start or join a meeting, schedule a new one, share meeting links, and share my screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Zoom, MS Teams will display the chat page first when you log in \u2014 as it\u2019s the first one on its left-hand panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, <strong>Zoom offers a slightly more transparent insight into the features it offers<\/strong> than MS Teams does. Plus, <strong>Zoom\u2019s AI Companion<\/strong> (that\u2019s included in all plans, including the free one) is easily accessible on the home page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"889\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-interface.png\" alt=\"Zoom interface\" class=\"wp-image-22965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-interface.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-interface-405x300.png 405w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-interface-1110x822.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-interface-768x569.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-interface-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"zoom-is-more-customizable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom is more customizable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they are both easy to use, Zoom is much easier to customize.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom features a <strong>sizable gallery of the virtual image and video backgrounds<\/strong> with great customization options that include avatars, video filters, as well as studio effects for appearance and lighting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom\u2019s super lifelike AI Avatars are particularly popular in 2026, as I\u2019ve seen them popping up in meetings more and more. However, they are a paid feature \u2014 to create one, you need to pay an extra $12 per user per month for the Custom AI Add-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can also stick to the basics and <strong>upload your own virtual background,<\/strong> just like I did in the image below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-virtual-background-selection.png\" alt=\"Zoom virtual background selection\" class=\"wp-image-22966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-virtual-background-selection.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-virtual-background-selection-479x300.png 479w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-virtual-background-selection-1110x695.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-virtual-background-selection-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-virtual-background-selection-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom virtual background selection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>MS Teams also includes solid options for premade and custom virtual backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it doesn\u2019t have such a variety of options as Zoom does \u2014 not including the custom image I uploaded, there were <strong>around 30 virtual backgrounds<\/strong> to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-virtual-background-selection.png\" alt=\"MS Teams virtual background selection\" class=\"wp-image-22967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-virtual-background-selection.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-virtual-background-selection-439x300.png 439w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-virtual-background-selection-1110x759.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-virtual-background-selection-768x525.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-virtual-background-selection-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MS Teams virtual background selection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aside from virtual backgrounds, both Zoom and MS Teams offer a chance to further customize your experience via:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Custom GIFs <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom emoji reactions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom and Microsoft Teams also both include tiled layout and other useful options to customize your meeting view. Both support a large gallery view and options to pin and spotlight individual participants in meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, MS Teams does have a notable feature \u2014 the <strong>Together Mode<\/strong>. This feature deletes the boxed layout, making it look like people occupy the same physical space, thus allowing remote teams and organizations to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/connect-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feel more connected<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, Zoom seems like a solid app, right? But is everything as it seems? Check for yourself by reading our full Zoom review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/reviews\/zoom-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom: An Honest Review by a Competitor (2026)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-provides-better-chat-capabilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams provides better chat capabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both MS Teams and Zoom offer stellar chat capabilities. Zoom has been trying to expand and become more than just a video conferencing tool, so it started offering more <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-instant-messaging-apps-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instant messaging<\/a> capabilities to its users some time ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Need a communication app? Try Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now use the in-meeting chat to <strong>send messages or files, and you can react to other people\u2019s messages<\/strong> with emoji reactions or even <strong>quote them<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, Zoom also <strong>saves messages and files shared during meetings in group chats<\/strong>. I\u2019ve always really enjoyed this feature, as it allows me to go back and revisit past conversations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the AI Companion feature, these saved conversations are even more useful because that\u2019s where the AI stores all your meeting summaries and notes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/All-notes-messages-files-and-summaries-for-each-meeting-are-saved-in-one-spot-named-after-the-meeting-title.png\" alt=\"All notes, messages, files, and summaries for each meeting are saved in one spot named after the meeting title\" class=\"wp-image-22968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/All-notes-messages-files-and-summaries-for-each-meeting-are-saved-in-one-spot-named-after-the-meeting-title.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/All-notes-messages-files-and-summaries-for-each-meeting-are-saved-in-one-spot-named-after-the-meeting-title-405x300.png 405w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/All-notes-messages-files-and-summaries-for-each-meeting-are-saved-in-one-spot-named-after-the-meeting-title-1110x821.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/All-notes-messages-files-and-summaries-for-each-meeting-are-saved-in-one-spot-named-after-the-meeting-title-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/All-notes-messages-files-and-summaries-for-each-meeting-are-saved-in-one-spot-named-after-the-meeting-title-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All notes, messages, files, and summaries for each meeting are saved in one spot named after the meeting title<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, as a well-established communication and collaboration app that spent decades developing its features, MS Teams has Zoom beat when it comes to chat capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Zoom saves meeting chats, the process is <strong>much more smooth and automatic on MS Teams<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MS Teams saves all meeting chats as individual direct messages that you can easily access. What\u2019s more, MS Teams also <strong>lets you continue the conversation<\/strong> just like you would in any other chat. You can also share Word or Excel documents and collaborate on them \u2014 a benefit many teams focused on internal communication find irreplaceable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-meeting-chats-are-saved-as-direct-messages-on-MS-Teams.png\" alt=\"In-meeting chats are saved as direct messages on MS Teams\" class=\"wp-image-22969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-meeting-chats-are-saved-as-direct-messages-on-MS-Teams.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-meeting-chats-are-saved-as-direct-messages-on-MS-Teams-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-meeting-chats-are-saved-as-direct-messages-on-MS-Teams-1110x672.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-meeting-chats-are-saved-as-direct-messages-on-MS-Teams-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-meeting-chats-are-saved-as-direct-messages-on-MS-Teams-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In-meeting chats are saved as direct messages on MS Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Teams also gives you the option to include (or exclude) sharing of in-meeting messages with the meeting participants. That\u2019s why you\u2019ll see a window like the one in the image below pop up after every meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/After-meeting-pop-up-window-on-MS-Teams.png\" alt=\"After meeting pop up window on MS Teams\" class=\"wp-image-22970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/After-meeting-pop-up-window-on-MS-Teams.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/After-meeting-pop-up-window-on-MS-Teams-577x300.png 577w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/After-meeting-pop-up-window-on-MS-Teams-1110x577.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/After-meeting-pop-up-window-on-MS-Teams-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/After-meeting-pop-up-window-on-MS-Teams-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After meeting pop up window on MS Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Because of the layout and the ease of accessibility to chat, the experience was much smoother for me in MS Teams than it was in Zoom (where I had to dig a little to get to my in-meeting chats).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as reactions go, both apps offer similar capabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosts can enable or disable hand raising and emoji reactions <\/strong>for feedback or questions both in MS Teams and in Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Microsoft Teams, live reactions are available when you use filters and backgrounds and in breakout rooms, but not in together mode or the large gallery view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Zoom, emoji reactions disappear after 10 seconds, while hand raising and other nonverbal feedback reactions (Yes, No, Speed up, Slow down) remain active until the participant or the host manually removes them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chat capabilities might not seem like a big deal, but video conferencing alone won\u2019t be enough for seamless internal and external communication. That\u2019s where chat apps come in. To see which ones are the best on the market, check out our blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/best-team-chat-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13 Best Team Chat Apps for Easier Communication<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-is-better-for-internal-meetings-and-zoom-for-external\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams is better for internal meetings and Zoom for external<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MS Teams was designed with internal communication in mind and, as such, it\u2019s a <strong>better fit for internal meetings<\/strong>. In Teams, everything is centralized in one workspace, which allows for better workflow continuity for teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the app still gives you the option to invite external collaborators to your meetings, but those <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/third-party-business-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-party guests<\/a> won\u2019t have access to all MS Teams chat and meeting features. Instead, they\u2019ll only have access to a somewhat stripped-down version of the navigation menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Zoom has no such limitations for external guests<\/strong>. It offers a seamless experience when it comes to joining a meeting \u2014 all you need is a link.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-lets-you-easily-invite-third-party-contributors-to-your-meetings.png\" alt=\"Zoom lets you easily invite third-party contributors to your meetings\" class=\"wp-image-22971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-lets-you-easily-invite-third-party-contributors-to-your-meetings.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-lets-you-easily-invite-third-party-contributors-to-your-meetings-409x300.png 409w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-lets-you-easily-invite-third-party-contributors-to-your-meetings-1110x814.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-lets-you-easily-invite-third-party-contributors-to-your-meetings-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-lets-you-easily-invite-third-party-contributors-to-your-meetings-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom lets you easily invite third-party contributors to your meetings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For me, this always makes it a <strong>better choice when I\u2019m holding meetings with people from outside of my organization<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Guest Access on Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free members in both Microsoft Teams and Zoom can host group meetings for up to 100 participants, which is<strong> perfect for smaller and mid-size teams on a tight budget<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In paid plans, you can host up to 300 in regular and up to 500 in Enterprise plans in both apps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to host larger audiences, in Zoom you\u2019ll have to <strong>pay for a Large Meeting add-on<\/strong> to make it happen. For a starting price of $600 per year, you can extend your meeting participants to up to 1,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enterprise plan members in Microsoft Teams can organize meetings for a maximum of 1,000 participants. If you still need more participant capacity, Microsoft Teams has the option to <strong>expand to more members with view-only permissions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, both services allow users to host all-size meetings and create an inclusive collaboration experience for people inside and outside their organization. Still, since <strong>Zoom offers a slightly easier sign-on protocol for external collaborators<\/strong>, it\u2019s a better fit for external meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Teams is a great app, but is it worth the money for those not already enmeshed in the 365 ecosystem? Find out in our in-depth review<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/reviews\/microsoft-teams-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams: An Honest Review by a Competitor (2026)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-allows-for-longer-meetings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams allows for longer meetings&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At a first glance, the time limits placed on calls are restrictive in both MS Teams and Zoom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as mentioned, in Microsoft Teams, you can host group meetings of up to 60 minutes for free, whereas <strong>Zoom limits free meetings to only 40 minutes<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-has-a-40-minute-limit-for-video-calls-on-the-free-plan.png\" alt=\"Zoom has a 40-minute limit for video calls on the free plan\" class=\"wp-image-22972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-has-a-40-minute-limit-for-video-calls-on-the-free-plan.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-has-a-40-minute-limit-for-video-calls-on-the-free-plan-390x300.png 390w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-has-a-40-minute-limit-for-video-calls-on-the-free-plan-1110x854.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-has-a-40-minute-limit-for-video-calls-on-the-free-plan-768x591.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-has-a-40-minute-limit-for-video-calls-on-the-free-plan-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom has a 40-minute limit for video calls on the free plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is probably one of the biggest drawbacks of Zoom for most people, myself included. Most virtual meetings or lessons take approximately 45 minutes up to one hour, so it was always frustrating when I\u2019d get cut off near the end. Of course, I always had the option to start the meeting again, but interrupting the flow like that is a considerable time waster that takes away from productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In paid plans, both services offer a generous, uninterrupted group meeting experience. Paid plan members can take <strong>30-hour long group meetings in both Microsoft Teams and Zoom<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, while Zoom lets you have unlimited <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/one-on-one-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one-to-one meetings<\/a> in all plans, Microsoft Teams allows free 30-hour meetings for a limited time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk with no limits \u2014 try Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"zoom-offers-more-free-features-but-microsoft-teams-has-better-communication-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom offers more free features, but Microsoft Teams has better communication features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a significant overlap between Microsoft Teams and Zoom in terms of communication functionality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the options vary significantly depending on plans, with Zoom going the extra mile across multiple plans and features. Most notably, Zoom offers the agentic AI in the free plan. But aside from that, other features also come at no cost in Zoom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, while screen sharing is available in both apps for free, <strong>video recording is only included in Zoom\u2019s free plan, while in MS Teams, you need a paid subscription<\/strong> to record your meetings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on a free plan, all recorded meetings will be 40 minutes long and <strong>saved on your local storage<\/strong>. Upgrading to a paid plan will allow you access to Zoom\u2019s cloud storage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-meeting-recording-settings.png\" alt=\"Zoom meeting recording settings\" class=\"wp-image-22973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-meeting-recording-settings.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-meeting-recording-settings-436x300.png 436w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-meeting-recording-settings-1110x764.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-meeting-recording-settings-768x529.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-meeting-recording-settings-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom meeting recording settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aside from screen recording, Zoom also has a slight edge when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-screen-sharing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">screen sharing<\/a>, as it allows <strong>multiple users to share their screens simultaneously<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-sharing-in-Zoom-2.png\" alt=\"Screen sharing in Zoom\" class=\"wp-image-22974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-sharing-in-Zoom-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-sharing-in-Zoom-2-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-sharing-in-Zoom-2-1110x673.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-sharing-in-Zoom-2-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-sharing-in-Zoom-2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screen sharing in Zoom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Zoom also allows you to position your image or video in different ways while screen sharing. There are 4 options to choose from, as you can see in the image below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-offers-different-presenter-layout-options.png\" alt=\"Zoom offers different presenter layout options\" class=\"wp-image-22975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-offers-different-presenter-layout-options.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-offers-different-presenter-layout-options-484x300.png 484w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-offers-different-presenter-layout-options-1110x688.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-offers-different-presenter-layout-options-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zoom-offers-different-presenter-layout-options-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom offers different presenter layout options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Both Microsoft Teams and Zoom offer another useful option for larger teams \u2014 <strong>breakout rooms<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>Zoom lets free users have up to 50 different sessions<\/strong>, in Microsoft Teams, this option is available only in paid plans. However, if you do have a paid MS Teams plan, you\u2019ll also be able to <strong>set breakout rooms before the meeting actually starts<\/strong>, which isn\u2019t an option on Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely, Microsoft Teams lets you create polls in the free plan, whereas in Zoom you have to upgrade to a paid plan for this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to core video conferencing functionality, Microsoft Teams and Zoom both offer a set of advanced features aimed at boosting productivity and improving the collaboration experience for the users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, both services offer <strong>meeting transcription and whiteboards for free<\/strong>. I particularly enjoy the whiteboard feature, as it is the most used feature on all my brainstorming meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/A-whiteboard-on-Zoom.png\" alt=\"A whiteboard on Zoom\" class=\"wp-image-22976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/A-whiteboard-on-Zoom.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/A-whiteboard-on-Zoom-419x300.png 419w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/A-whiteboard-on-Zoom-1110x796.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/A-whiteboard-on-Zoom-768x550.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/A-whiteboard-on-Zoom-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A whiteboard on Zoom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Both apps also offer live captions, which is an amazing feature, especially in the workplace where <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/miscommunication-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">miscommunication<\/a> is so common. However, they are <strong>automatic in Microsoft Teams with 28 language options<\/strong>, while Zoom requires manual captioning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"951\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Turning-on-live-captions-in-MS-Teams-is-easy-and-you-can-do-it-before-the-meeting-starts.png\" alt=\"Turning on live captions in MS Teams is easy and you can do it before the meeting starts\" class=\"wp-image-22977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Turning-on-live-captions-in-MS-Teams-is-easy-and-you-can-do-it-before-the-meeting-starts.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Turning-on-live-captions-in-MS-Teams-is-easy-and-you-can-do-it-before-the-meeting-starts-379x300.png 379w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Turning-on-live-captions-in-MS-Teams-is-easy-and-you-can-do-it-before-the-meeting-starts-1110x880.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Turning-on-live-captions-in-MS-Teams-is-easy-and-you-can-do-it-before-the-meeting-starts-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Turning-on-live-captions-in-MS-Teams-is-easy-and-you-can-do-it-before-the-meeting-starts-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turning on live captions in MS Teams is easy and you can do it before the meeting starts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That being said, as mentioned before, Zoom lacks Teams\u2019 advanced chat features with notification management and sophisticated search.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if you\u2019re looking for elaborate chat functionality, Microsoft Teams may be more up your alley.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get advanced search with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re starting to think that neither of these two apps are the right fit for you, it\u2019s time to explore some alternatives. Check out the best one on the pages below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/free-microsoft-teams-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble \u2014 MS Teams Business Alternative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/zoom-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble \u2014 All-in-one Zoom Alternative<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-offers-more-cloud-storage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams offers more cloud storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a generous cloud storage offer that starts from <strong>5 GB per user in the free plan<\/strong>, Microsoft Teams takes the win in this round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you can have up to <strong>1 TB of cloud storage per user<\/strong> for your documents, files, and meeting recordings if you decide to upgrade to one of Teams\u2019 paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom, on the other hand, doesn\u2019t include any cloud storage in the free plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The paid plans offer <strong>10 GB of storage space<\/strong> included in the price as well as the option to <strong>pay extra for more space<\/strong>. An additional 30 GB will cost you $10 per month, while you can upgrade to up to 5 TB (for the price of $500 per month).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Zoom tried its best to compensate for the lack of substantial <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/using-pumble\/sharing-files\/file-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">storage space<\/a> in its highest-priced plan, Microsoft Teams still offers more reasonable storage options consistently throughout all plans, which secures its win in this round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"zoom-offers-more-integrations-but-ms-teams-offers-a-full-suite-of-apps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom offers more integrations, but MS Teams offers a full suite of apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we take a look at the numbers alone, it\u2019s clear that <strong>Zoom offers more options for integrations<\/strong> \u2014 over 3,000, compared to MS Teams\u2019 2,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many integrations with leading apps across a wide range of categories, Zoom can empower teams of all sizes and industries in creating a dynamic workspace experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Microsoft Teams offers \u201conly\u201d 2,500+ third-party app integrations, it\u2019s important to note that it comes within a powerful <strong>Microsoft 365 Business suite of applications<\/strong> that include Outlook, Access, Publisher, SharePoint Online, Yammer, Planner, Stream, and Microsoft Bookings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it particularly convenient to streamline all of your processes and workflows from a single dashboard. For example, you can schedule your meetings in Teams via your Outlook calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-2\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Personalize your Pumble experience<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Find the integrations your team needs on the CAKE.com Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.cake.com\" target=\"_blank\">Explore the Marketplace<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.marketplace.cake.com\" target=\"_blank\">Create add-ons<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of having all of your apps integrated, then you\u2019ll love <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>\u2019s productivity suite. Get all of your apps \u2014 time tracking, project management, and business messaging \u2014 in one place. Check it out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com Productivity Bundle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"both-ms-teams-and-zoom-offer-ai-but-zooms-doesnt-cost-extra\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both MS Teams and Zoom offer AI, but Zoom\u2019s doesn\u2019t cost extra&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both MS Teams and Zoom are now<strong> using AI to enhance their user experience<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From generating meeting summaries to catching up late participants with what they\u2019ve missed, the AI bots in both apps are pretty convenient to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, they can learn your behavior \u2014 which means that, in time, they\u2019ll start offering features like sentence completion, email composition, and post-meeting messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They aren\u2019t, however, free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Zoom does offer agentic AI workflows in the free plan, it\u2019s very limited. To experience the true power of the AI Companion 3.0, you\u2019ll have to pay for the Pro or Business plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, that\u2019s better than MS Teams. To get access to their AI companion, Copilot, you have to pay extra \u2014 $30 per user per month on top of your monthly subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1073\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-AI-bot-Copilot-will-cost-you-extra.png\" alt=\"MS Teams\u2019 AI bot, Copilot, will cost you extra\" class=\"wp-image-22978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-AI-bot-Copilot-will-cost-you-extra.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-AI-bot-Copilot-will-cost-you-extra-336x300.png 336w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-AI-bot-Copilot-will-cost-you-extra-1110x993.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-AI-bot-Copilot-will-cost-you-extra-768x687.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-AI-bot-Copilot-will-cost-you-extra-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MS Teams\u2019 AI bot, Copilot, will cost you extra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Zoom\u2019s agentic federated AI approach is a core part of its AI Companion 3.0 strategy. It combines the best models from various providers rather than relying on a single AI model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zooms-AI-can-easily-recap-your-meetings-when-prompted-with-just-a-simple-Catch-me-up.png\" alt=\"Zoom\u2019s AI can easily recap your meetings when prompted with just a simple \u201cCatch me up\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-22979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zooms-AI-can-easily-recap-your-meetings-when-prompted-with-just-a-simple-Catch-me-up.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zooms-AI-can-easily-recap-your-meetings-when-prompted-with-just-a-simple-Catch-me-up-504x300.png 504w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zooms-AI-can-easily-recap-your-meetings-when-prompted-with-just-a-simple-Catch-me-up-1110x660.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zooms-AI-can-easily-recap-your-meetings-when-prompted-with-just-a-simple-Catch-me-up-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zooms-AI-can-easily-recap-your-meetings-when-prompted-with-just-a-simple-Catch-me-up-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom\u2019s AI can easily recap your meetings when prompted with just a simple \u201cCatch me up\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Personally, I think that giving its users a taste of their AI was the least Zoom could do. Its plans are already on the pricier end, so paying extra for an AI companion would have been too much.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, MS Team\u2019s most affordable plan is only $4. Expecting to get effective and usable AI capabilities included in that price seems silly. That being said, $30 per month per user might be a bit too excessive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"both-microsoft-teams-and-zoom-offer-good-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Microsoft Teams and Zoom offer good support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Teams and Zoom both have <strong>extensive knowledge base resources<\/strong> where users can get practical guidance and answers to most of their questions. They both feature video tutorials and allow users to discuss their issues and share experiences in community forums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Teams offers <strong>phone and web support <\/strong>around the clock in all paid plans. In addition, it features an extensive knowledge base with useful tips and videos, community forums, and other resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom also allows for a detailed knowledge library, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help Center,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAQ,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live training,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blog, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How-to videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In Zoom, free plan users can turn to the Help Center for support, while Pro plan users have 24\/7 support available via <strong>ticket and live chat<\/strong> support. Business plan users can also receive <strong>phone support<\/strong> on top of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get 24\/7 human support with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-offers-better-security\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams offers better security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reliability and security are some of the key aspects I look for in the communication and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration tools<\/a> I\u2019m using \u2014 and I\u2019m guessing the same goes for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>User data encryption, admin controls, and compliance with security policies and standards are all paramount to keeping your conversations private and your collaborative experience safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Teams has a slight edge over Zoom in the category of app security<\/strong>, for several reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/secure-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Need a secure app? Try Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, Zoom still has to recover from the bad reputation it suffered at the beginning of the pandemic. We all still remember issues with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchsecurity\/definition\/Zoombombing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoombombers<\/a> and encryption algorithm vulnerability in 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they have addressed these issues in the past 5 years and <strong>added new security features and layers of protection<\/strong>, it may still take some time to completely recover from those incidents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, Zoom features 256-bit TLS and AES-256 encryption, optional end-to-end encryption (E2EE), additional layers of verification, and improvements to the waiting rooms for better control of who can join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, Microsoft Teams is backed by Microsoft\u2019s advanced security that includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two-factor authentication on all plans,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GDPR and ISO\/IEC 27001 compliance,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End-to-end encryption, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admin controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Their Azure-based, integrated security is unmatched \u2014 Entra ID is the industry-leading cloud identity and access management solution that sets the standard for 2026, especially when it comes to HIPAA and financial regulation compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Secure team communication app<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/secure-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-vs-zoom-which-app-should-you-pick\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams vs Zoom: Which app should you pick?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, who\u2019s the winner of our little MS Teams vs Zoom battle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I guess that depends on the way you look at it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I gave slightly better marks to MS Teams, both apps have a lot to offer and might be a good fit for you, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you might <strong>opt for MS Teams<\/strong> if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re on the hunt for an all-in-one communication and collaboration app,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Already use Microsoft 365, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefer a sophisticated design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, <strong>Zoom might be your best bet <\/strong>if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need high-quality video conferencing software with additional features,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly host large virtual events,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a lot of meetings with external collaborators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you want it all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you need to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> by CAKE.com!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"looking-for-a-microsoft-teams-or-zoom-alternative-check-out-pumble-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a Microsoft Teams or Zoom alternative? Check out Pumble by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble is an all-in-one <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication app<\/a> that is a perfect blend of MS Teams and Zoom. So, if you\u2019re on the lookout for a different solution \u2014 look no further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>app designed to cater to teams of all sizes<\/strong> (as well as individuals), Pumble will help you streamline your professional communication and give your <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-productivity-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity a boost<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take charge with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Pumble, you can easily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach coworkers and external collaborators via <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DMs<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite them for a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/group-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">group meeting<\/a> or a call,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule meetings for later,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/google-calendar-add-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integrate your calendar<\/a> and share meeting links,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record and send audio and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/video-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video messages<\/a>, and so much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"977\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scheduling-meetings-in-Pumble-is-a-piece-of-cake.png\" alt=\"Scheduling meetings in Pumble is a piece of cake\" class=\"wp-image-22980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scheduling-meetings-in-Pumble-is-a-piece-of-cake.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scheduling-meetings-in-Pumble-is-a-piece-of-cake-368x300.png 368w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scheduling-meetings-in-Pumble-is-a-piece-of-cake-1110x904.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scheduling-meetings-in-Pumble-is-a-piece-of-cake-768x625.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scheduling-meetings-in-Pumble-is-a-piece-of-cake-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scheduling meetings in Pumble is a piece of cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With a <strong>user-friendly interface and an abundance of features<\/strong>, Pumble can meet all of your needs. It has everything you need, without MS Teams\u2019 unnecessary bloat or Zoom\u2019s steep price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Enjoy-an-abundance-of-features-with-no-bloat-with-Pumble.png\" alt=\"Enjoy an abundance of features with no bloat with Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-22981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Enjoy-an-abundance-of-features-with-no-bloat-with-Pumble.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Enjoy-an-abundance-of-features-with-no-bloat-with-Pumble-540x300.png 540w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Enjoy-an-abundance-of-features-with-no-bloat-with-Pumble-1110x617.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Enjoy-an-abundance-of-features-with-no-bloat-with-Pumble-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Enjoy-an-abundance-of-features-with-no-bloat-with-Pumble-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy an abundance of features with no bloat with Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s robust FREE plan includes plenty of features that you can use forever (since the FREE plan doesn\u2019t expire), such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/knowledge-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unlimited message history<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/voice-calls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voice calls<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/voice-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voice messages<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Importing from Slack, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 GB storage per workspace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s paid plans allow for more scalability than even MS Teams \u2014 and they <strong>start at only $2.49 <\/strong>per user per month. Experience the streamlined, communication-first structure of Teams coupled with the video simplicity of Zoom, all in one app and all for less than 3 bucks!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pumble-pricing-3.png\" alt=\"Pumble pricing\" class=\"wp-image-22982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pumble-pricing-3.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pumble-pricing-3-353x300.png 353w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pumble-pricing-3-1110x944.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pumble-pricing-3-768x653.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pumble-pricing-3-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble pricing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pick the right tools for success \u2014 pick Pumble by CAKE.com. 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