Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a workplace communication platform built by Microsoft and launched in 2017. It solves the problem of scattered team communication by combining chat, video, and file sharing in one place.
Features
- Video Conferencing: Hosts meetings for up to 1,000 participants with screen sharing, live captions, and recording support.
- Channel-Based Messaging: Organizes team conversations into dedicated channels, supporting threaded replies and @mentions for focused discussion.
- Microsoft 365 Integration: Connects directly with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint for real-time document collaboration inside the app.
- App Marketplace: Supports over 700 third-party integrations including Zapier, Salesforce, Trello, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Security and Compliance: Offers enterprise-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and tools that meet HIPAA and GDPR standards.
Use Cases
- For Remote Teams: Centralizes daily communication, reducing the need to switch between email, chat, and video tools.
- For Healthcare Organizations: Enables HIPAA-compliant virtual consultations and secure staff coordination across departments.
- For Educational Institutions: Supports virtual classrooms, assignment sharing, and student-teacher communication through dedicated class channels.
- For Enterprise IT Departments: Manages user access, enforces security policies, and monitors compliance from a centralized admin console.
Microsoft Teams is a mature, feature-rich platform suited for organizations already using Microsoft 365. Teams seeking tools outside the Microsoft ecosystem may find the platform less flexible.
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TypeFreemium
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Best ForSmall Business, Enterprise
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FeaturesChat Integration, Screen Sharing, Meeting Recording, Live Captions, Copilot AI, Office Integration
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Use CaseVideo Conferencing, Team Chat Collaboration, Document File Sharing, Project Management Integration
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PlatformWeb, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Extension, Shopify, WordPress
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IntegrationAPI, Zapier, Make, IFTTT, Pipedream, n8n
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Website Authority90 - 100
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Website Monthly Visits100m+
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Company Age30+ years
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Company Size1000+ members
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Company Type
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Company Location
| Plan | Price | Features |
| Microsoft Teams Essentials | $4.00 per user/month (billed annually) | Chat, call, and video conferencing Up to 300 meeting participants 30-hour maximum meeting duration 10 GB of cloud storage per user Real-time collaboration with file sharing, tasks, and polling Meeting recordings with transcripts and live captions Data encryption for meetings, chats, calls, and files Screen sharing and customized backgrounds Over 250 integrated business apps Anytime phone and web support |
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | $6.00 per user/month (billed annually) | Everything in Teams Essentials Identity and access management for up to 300 users Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com) 1 TB of cloud storage per user Exchange email and calendaring SharePoint team sites OneDrive secure cloud storage AI chat with web grounding and writing assistance Automatic spam and malware filtering |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | $12.50 per user/month (billed annually) | Everything in Business Basic Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Webinars with attendee registration and reporting Collaborative workspaces with Microsoft Loop Video editing and design tools with Microsoft Clipchamp Microsoft Editor advanced grammar and style suggestions 1 TB of cloud storage per user SharePoint Plan 1 Custom business email with Exchange Multifactor authentication |
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic (no Teams) | $4.40 per user/month (billed annually) | Identity and access management for up to 300 users Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com) 1 TB of cloud storage per user OneDrive and SharePoint included 10+ additional productivity apps including Planner and Forms AI chat with web grounding and writing assistance Automatic spam and malware filtering Multifactor authentication Anytime phone and web support |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard (no Teams) | $9.29 per user/month (billed annually) | Everything in Business Basic (no Teams) Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Collaborative workspaces with Microsoft Loop Video editing and design tools with Microsoft Clipchamp Microsoft Editor advanced grammar and style suggestions OneDrive and SharePoint included Custom business email with Exchange Multifactor authentication 1 TB of cloud storage per user Anytime phone and web support |
(Disclaimer: Data sourced from or provided by Microsoft Teams. Please verify before purchase.)
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