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 If you notice inaccurate/outdated information or have questions, please notify us at FDIC@eiu.edu.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.