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.