As the coronavirus spreads, organizations around the world are moving to remote work via collaboration and video conferencing tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Cisco Webex. Zoom in particular has seen its user base grow to nearly three times that of Teams, with a total volume of over 4.84 million by the end of March. And people are having fun, too, using an add-on like Snap Filters that lets you turn yourself into a potato during a meeting.

Zoom’s large following comes largely from schools and students, who can use the tool with no time limits (40 minutes for other free accounts) and do so through a web browser without installing an app. In a move that rivals its videoconferencing service, Google took a dig at Zoom for its security concerns when it explained how its recently rebranded Google Meet (formerly Google Hangouts Meet) offers ways to protect against hijacking attempts.

In the following post, we’ll explain what Zoom and Google Meet offer their users and which service is best for you. Both tools offer the ability to connect with friends, family, and colleagues, but we’ll explain the similarities, differences, and what makes each tool unique about their offerings.

Zoom is a video conferencing tool that allows users to talk to friends, family, and colleagues online, with or without video. Users on Zoom can collaborate for work, record sessions, and share screens with each other. The service also offers HD video and audio calling across all major platforms on both desktop and mobile.