Zoom - Differences in Zoom Basic & Pro Licensing

Summary

This article will outline the different features between a Zoom Basic License (Free Version) and Zoom Pro License.  Most users at USNH institutions will be transitioned for a Basic license by Summer 2025. Not everything noted below may be available in the USNH Zoom environments. 

 

Content

Feature   Basic Pro
Number of Participants    100 300
Unlimited Group Meetings   ✅ ✅
Unlimited one-on-one Meetings   ✅ ✅
Group Meeting Duration   40 mins 30 hours
Recording   Local Local & 1 GB Cloud (per license)
Live transcription   ❌ ✅
Polling   ❌ ✅
Technical Support   Help Center Help Center
Telephone Dial-In   ❌ Toll-based
Screen Sharing   ✅ ✅
Breakout Rooms   ✅ ✅
Virtual Background   ✅ ✅
Personal Meeting ID   ✅ ✅
Zoom Team Chat   ✅ ✅
Host Controls   ✅ ✅
Co-Annotation on Screen Share   ✅ ✅
Remote Keyboard and Mouse Control   ✅ ✅
Multi-Share   ✅ ✅
AES-256 Encryption for real-time content   ✅ ✅
Waiting Room   ✅ ✅
Built into Zoom for Home Devices   ✅ ✅
Pin Multiple People   ✅ ✅
Spotlight Multiple People   ✅ ✅
Filters   ✅ ✅
Assign Meeting Scheduler   ❌ ✅

 

Need additional help?

Please fill out the Zoom Web Conferencing help form with as much detail as possible, or contact the Technology Help Desk on your local campus.

 

 

 

Print Article

Details

Article ID: 4945
Created
Tue 6/18/24 1:43 PM
Modified
Fri 8/9/24 10:09 AM
Applicable Institution(s):
Keene State College (KSC)
Plymouth State University (PSU)
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
USNH System Office