Overview
Microsoft Teams is a workplace chat and video-meeting hub bundled with Microsoft 365, combining channel-based messaging, video calls, and deep integration with Word, Excel, and SharePoint for co-authoring documents inside conversations.
Available On
WebWindowsMacosLinuxIosAndroidMobile AppDesktop AppAPI
Key Features
Channel-based chat
Video meetings & webinars
Native Office document co-authoring
Third-party app store
Enterprise-grade compliance controls
Pros
- Deep, seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps
- Included with many existing Microsoft licenses
- Strong enterprise compliance and admin tooling
Cons
- Can feel heavy and slower than lighter chat apps
- Channel/team sprawl gets messy without governance
- Best value requires being in the Microsoft ecosystem
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- Unlimited chat
- 60-min group meetings
- 5GB storage
EssentialsPAID
$4/mo
- 30-hour meetings
- 10GB storage/user
- No ads
Microsoft 365 Business StandardPAID
$12.5/mo
- Full Office apps
- 1TB storage
- Webinars
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Integrations
Microsoft 365SharePointPower BIZoom
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Quick Info
CategoryProductivity & Collaboration
Team SizeENTERPRISE
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2017
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits300.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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