Zoom, Education vs Basic Accounts
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Zoom, Education vs Basic Accounts
UIUC Zoom Education accounts have more features than the free Basic account. This article lists the major differences.
Zoom Basic and Education Functionality
Users with a Basic account will see that they are only able to host meetings up to 40 minutes in length. However, Zoom users with a Basic account are able to participate in meetings hosted by a licensed UIUC Zoom user for up to 24 hours in length. Eligible users on the UIUC campus will have a UIUC Zoom Education account.
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The following is a list of Basic and UIUC Zoom Education account feature differences.
This table shows the various zoom features that are available to Basic account users in the left column, and Zoom meeting licensed users in the right column.
BASIC
UIUC
Zoom Education
Host group meetings up to 40 mins
Host group meetings up to 24 hours
Host up to 100 participants
Host up to 300 participants
Unlimited number of meetings
Unlimited number of meetings
Online support
Online support
Video conferencing
Video conferencing
Team Chat
Team Chat
Calendaring
Calendaring
Group collaboration features
Group collaboration features
Security
Security
AI Companion
Cloud Recording
Interoperability with Kaltura (Media Space)
Custom Personal meeting ID
Reporting
Assign scheduler
Optional
Large Meetings and Webinars
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Created:
2019-07-18
Updated:
2026-01-27
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