Zoom Discount Offering — Zoom has discontinued its discount code program for organizations, including Toastmasters. We recognize this change may require clubs to adjust. A few alternative online meeting platforms that may meet your needs include: Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Jitsi Meet. Here’s a clear, practical comparison of Zoom, Google Meet, and Jitsi Meet, focusing on features, ease of use, privacy, and ideal use cases. 

Club / Member NameDescriptionAwardDate
Art of SpeakingFour club officers attended TLI Training$506/13/2026
Morris ToastmastersFour club officers attended TLI Training$506/13/2026
The Art of CommunicationFour club officers attended TLI Training$506/13/2026
Valley ToastmastersFour club officers attended TLI Training$506/13/2026

Zoom

Strengths

  • Very robust feature set (breakout rooms, polls, webinars, whiteboarding)
  • Excellent audio/video stability, even with large groups
  • Widely recognized and familiar to most users
  • Strong host controls and moderation tools

Limitations

  • Free group meetings limited to 40 minutes
  • Requires app install for the best experience
  • Security and privacy concerns in early years left lingering perceptions (though largely addressed)

Best for

  • Business meetings
  • Training sessions
  • Conferences and workshops
  • Toastmasters style meetings with structured roles

Google Meet

Strengths

  • Seamless integration with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Workspace
  • Runs directly in the browser—no install required
  • Clean, simple interface
  • Good reliability for small to medium meetings

Limitations

  • Fewer advanced features than Zoom (limited breakout/poll tools unless paid)
  • Works best within the Google ecosystem
  • Less customizable host control for complex sessions

Best for

  • Teams already using Google Workspace
  • Schools and nonprofits
  • Straightforward meetings without heavy facilitation needs

 

Jitsi Meet

Strengths

Jitsi Meet

Strengths

  • No account or login required
  • Can be self‑hosted for full control and privacy
  • Simple “share a link and go” experience

Limitations

  • Performance can degrade with larger groups (especially on public servers)
  • Fewer collaboration tools (polls, advanced moderation)
  • User interface is basic compared to Zoom or Meet

Best for

  • Completely free and open‑source
  • Privacy‑conscious groups
  • Casual meetings
  • Small clubs or short sessions
  • Organizations that can self‑host their own server
  • No account or login required
  • Can be self‑hosted for full control and privacy
  • Simple “share a link and go” experience

Limitations

  • Performance can degrade with larger groups (especially on public servers)
  • Fewer collaboration tools (polls, advanced moderation)
  • User interface is basic compared to Zoom or Meet

Best for

  • Privacy‑conscious groups
  • Casual meetings
  • Small clubs or short sessions
  • Organizations that can self‑host their own server