Information provided in the comparison chart is current and accurate to the best of our knowledge. These technologies are ever changing and evolving. If you notice inaccurate/outdated information or have questions, please notify us at FDIC@eiu.edu.
| FEATURES | COLLABORATE ULTRA | MICROSOFT TEAMS | ZOOM |
| Support Page | eiu.edu/collaborate | eiu.edu/teams | eiu.edu/zoom |
| Campus License Agreement @ EIU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated within D2L Brightspace | Yes | Limited (schedule meetings only) |
Yes |
| Maximum Number of Webcams Displayed Simultaneously (when not sharing content) |
6 webcams in Follow the Speaker view. |
49 thumbnails per page up to 1,000 thumbnails total in Gallery View using the Desktop Client. (Dependent on CPU and Bandwidth.) |
49 thumbnails in Large Gallery or Together Mode using the Desktop Client. (Dependent on CPU and Bandwidth.) |
| Maximum Number of Participants per meeting | 250 by default 500 with large sessions enabled |
250 | 300 |
| Multiple Moderators | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browsers Supported | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari | Chrome, Edge | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari |
| Plug-in Required | No | No | No |
| Mobile App Available | Not needed; Web based | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop App Available | Not needed; Web based | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Based Option | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lobby/Waiting Room Option | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dial-In Number for Audio | Yes | No | Yes |
| Session Scheduling by Faculty and Staff | Yes (In D2L and Collaborate) |
Yes (In D2L and Teams) |
Yes (In D2L and Zoom) |
| Session Scheduling by Students | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chat Options | Everyone, Private, and chat with Moderators |
Everyone and Private | Everyone and Private |
| Share Whiteboard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Use Whiteboard Tools on Files Shared | Yes | No | Yes |
| Upload and Share Files for Display within Meeting | Yes (PowerPoint, PDF, and Images) |
No | Yes (OneDrive, Drobox, Google Drive) |
| Send Files to Participants for Download | No | Yes (Share and collaborate on files) |
Yes (Share in Chat) |
| Application and Screen Sharing Capabilities | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Polling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prepare Polling Questions in Advance | No (During live session only) |
No (During live session only) |
Yes |
| Hand Raise | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Record Session | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Record Meeting Automatically Option | No | No | Yes |
| Recording Format | MP4 Video | MP4 Video | MP4 Video |
| Recording Downloadable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Breakout Groups/Rooms | Yes | No | Yes |
| Pre-assign Participants to Breakout Groups/Rooms | No | No | Yes (If participant has a Zoom account) |
| Live Captioning | Yes (text, manual entry) | Yes (automated) | Yes (automated) |
| Attendance Report | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Call 217-581-HELP (4357), email support@eiu.edu, or contact the Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) for your department.