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Web conferencing comparison guide
For teaching-related web conferencing, we recommend using Zoom, especially if your classes comprise more than 100 people.
For administrative and other web conferencing, we recommend using Google Meet. Google Meet is an online meeting tool that you can access with your Toronto Metropolitan University G Suite account - no download required.
Please consult our comparison table, below, for details.
| Program | Google Meet | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended use | Best for smaller meetings and administrative staff. | For teaching-related web conferencing and online lectures. |
| Room capacity | 500 people per room or livestream up to 100, 000 people (faculty and staff can only host livestreams). | 300 people per room. 500 people per Webinar (by request only). |
| Delivery method | Any web browser. | Zoom app (preferred) or Chrome web client (limited features). |
| Ability to chat with other participants | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supports desktop sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Break-out sessions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attend or host meeting from mobile | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password enabled rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recording capabilities | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dial in by phone (Long distance & international call charges may apply) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Closed captioning | Automatically generated. Participants can toggle on or off. | Automatically generated, although the host must enable "Live Transcript" at the start of every meeting. |
| Screen reader accessibility | Compatible with most screen readers. | Compatible with most screen readers. |