Microsoft Teams

by Microsoft Corporation

Meet, chat, call, and collaborate in just one place

Independently VerifiedLast verified: March 2026
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6.4

/ 10

Overall Score

Microsoft Teams scores 6.4/10 overall. Meet, chat, call, and collaborate in just one place. Best for: Organizations already using Microsoft 365. Starting at $4/month. Last verified Mar 24, 2026.

Score Breakdown

How we score →
Value
7
Ease of Use
6
Power
9
Setup Friction
6
Migration Ease
3
Transparency
5

Scores are editorial assessments on a 1–10 scale. Overall score uses a weighted formula: Value (25%), Power (20%), Transparency (20%), Ease (15%), Setup (10%), Migration (10%). Full methodology

Switching Intelligence

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Migration Difficulty

Moderate

Implementation Complexity

Medium

What triggers people to switch AWAY

  • Not using Microsoft 365
  • Interface complexity
  • Want faster, lighter messaging

What blocks people from leaving

  • Deep Microsoft 365 integration
  • Meeting recording library
  • SharePoint file structure
  • Enterprise compliance setup

Data Export & Portability

eDiscovery, compliance exports, API access

Best For

  • Organizations already using Microsoft 365
  • Enterprises needing video conferencing + chat in one platform
  • Teams that rely heavily on Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Avoid If

  • You want a lightweight, fast chat tool
  • Your team doesn't use Microsoft 365
  • You want the best third-party app integration ecosystem (Slack wins)

Features

Chat and channels
Video meetings
Screen sharing
File sharing (SharePoint)
Meeting recordings and transcripts
Together Mode
Breakout rooms
Whiteboard
Power Automate integration
Teams Phone

Pricing

PlanMonthlyAnnualBillingLimits
Microsoft Teams (Free)FreeFreeflatChat, video meetings (60 min), file sharing, 5GB storage
Teams Essentials$4/mo$48/yrper_seatMeetings up to 30hr, 10GB storage, meeting recordings and transcripts
Microsoft 365 Business BasicPopular$6/mo$72/yrper_seatWeb Office apps, custom email, 1TB storage, 10+ business apps
Microsoft 365 Business Standard$12.5/mo$150/yrper_seatDesktop Office apps, webinars, Microsoft Loop, Clipchamp

Free tier: Chat, video meetings (60 min limit), file sharing, 5GB storage

Source: Microsoft Corporation pricing page →Verified: Mar 2026Scoring methodology →

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Integrations

Microsoft 365 suiteSharePointOneDrivePower BIPower AutomateSalesforceTrelloAsanaGitHubZoom

Alternatives

Slack

Salesforce (Slack Technologies)

7

/ 10

Where work happens

Discord

Discord Inc.

8.1

/ 10

Your place to talk and hang out

Related Comparisons

Microsoft Teams vs Slack

Slack wins on third-party integrations (2,600+ apps) and messaging UX. Teams wins for Microsoft 365 organizations needing integrated video conferencing and Office apps.

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