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. 2021 Feb 8;2(2):176–184. doi: 10.34197/ats-scholar.2020-0127PS

Table 1.

Overview of several common videoconferencing platforms

  Zoom Microsoft Teams Google Meet BlueJeans
Supported operating systems Windows Windows Windows Windows
MacOS MacOS MacOS MacOS
iOS iOS iOS iOS
Android Android Android Android
Web browser Web browser Web browser Web browser
Cost Free tier available Free tier available Free tier available Monthly charges for individuals or enterprise
Monthly charges for individuals or enterprise Monthly charges for individuals or enterprise Monthly charges for individuals or enterprise
Encryption Yes Yes Yes Yes
Time limits 40 min on free tier No limits 60 min on free tier No limits
No limits on paid tiers No limits on paid tiers
Screencasting supported Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chat functionality Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audio recording Yes Only on paid tiers Only on paid tiers Yes
Breakout rooms Yes No Yes Yes
Waiting room Yes No No No
Electronic calendar Integration Outlook Outlook Outlook Outlook
Google calendar Google calendar Google calendar
iCal
HIPAA compliance Available to organizations Available to organizations Available to organizations Available to organizations

Definition of abbreviation: HIPAA = Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.