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.

 

 

 

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