Zoom Desktop Client Jun 2026

The desktop client is distinguished by its robust suite of . While basic video calling is standard, the client offers advanced capabilities such as:

| Feature | Zoom Desktop | Microsoft Teams | Google Meet (Web/App) | Slack Huddles | |---------|--------------|-----------------|----------------------|---------------| | Max participants (free) | 100 (40-min limit) | 100 (60-min limit) | 100 (60-min limit) | 50 (no limit) | | E2EE available | Yes (opt-in) | Yes (opt-in, 1:1 only) | Yes (opt-in) | No | | Local recording | Yes | Yes | No (requires third-party) | No | | Virtual background | Yes (no green screen required) | Yes (green screen recommended) | Yes (lighting critical) | No | | Linux client | Yes (basic) | No (browser only) | Yes (browser only) | No | | Whiteboard | Yes | Yes (Miro-like) | Yes (Jamboard successor) | No | zoom desktop client