Pros and Cons 

Google Meet

**Pros:**

1. - **Ease of Use:** Intuitive and straightforward interface, making it accessible for users of all tech skill levels.

2. - **Integration:** Seamless integration with Google Workspace, which is widely used in educational and professional settings.

3. - **Recording Options:** Allows recording of meetings, which are automatically saved to Google Drive.

4. - **Accessibility:** Available directly from web browsers, no need to download a separate app.

5. - **Security:** Strong security features, including encryption and easy access controls.

**Cons:**

1. - **Feature Limitations:** Lacks some advanced features found in competitors, such as breakout rooms and extensive whiteboarding tools.

2. - **Integration with LMS:** Limited direct integration with Brightspace LMS, requiring additional steps to embed links or manage scheduling.

3. - **User Limit:** Free version limits the number of participants and meeting duration.

Microsoft Teams

**Pros:**

1. - **Integration:** Deep integration with Microsoft 365 suite, making it ideal for organizations already using these tools.

2. - **Recording Options:** Meetings can be recorded and saved to OneDrive or SharePoint.

3. - **Features:** Rich feature set including breakout rooms, collaborative tools, and extensive chat functionalities.

4. - **Integration with LMS:** Better integration with Brightspace LMS, allowing for easier scheduling and management of meetings directly from the LMS.

**Cons:**

1. - **Ease of Use:** Can be overwhelming for new users due to the multitude of features and a more complex interface.

2. - **Resource Intensive:** Requires more system resources, which can affect performance on older or less powerful devices.

3. - **Cost:** Some features are locked behind paid tiers, potentially increasing costs for full functionality.

Zoom

**Pros:**

1. - **Ease of Use:** User-friendly interface with simple controls, making it accessible for all users.

2. - **Recording Options:** Robust recording features, including cloud and local recording options.

3. - **Features:** Extensive set of features including breakout rooms, virtual backgrounds, and webinar capabilities.

4. - **Popularity:** Widely used and recognized, making it easy to find support and resources.

**Cons:**

1. - **Security Concerns:** Past issues with "Zoom-bombing" have raised security concerns, although improvements have been made.

2. - **Integration with LMS:** Integration with Brightspace LMS exists but may require additional setup and management.

3. - **Cost:** The free version has limitations on meeting duration (40 minutes) for group meetings and certain features are only available on paid plans.

Summary

- **Google Meet** is great for those already in the Google ecosystem seeking simplicity and ease of use but may fall short on advanced features and LMS integration.

- **Microsoft Teams** excels in feature richness and integration with Microsoft 365 and Brightspace LMS but can be complex for new users and resource-intensive.

- **Zoom** offers a user-friendly experience with a rich set of features and strong recording options, though it has had security issues and limitations in its free tier.