Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams brings chat, channels, calls, meetings, and screen sharing together, with guest access and unlimited message history. People can join meetings as guests without a Teams account, and free users can sign in with an email address or phone number without a subscription. The free plan allows up to 100 participants in group meetings lasting up to 60 minutes; one-to-one calls have no time limit. Teams is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web. It integrates with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Exchange, Planner, Forms, Power BI, OneNote, Power Apps, Power Automate, and LinkedIn, and lists more than 250 integrated business apps. Business plans can include encryption for meetings, chats, calls, and files, along with meeting recordings, transcripts, and anytime phone and web support. Teams Essentials is listed at 4.00 USD per year, billed at $4.00 user/month, paid yearly. Microsoft 365 Business Basic is listed at 7.00 USD per year, billed at $7.00 user/month, paid yearly.
Who it is for
Teams suits individuals or organizations that need chat, calls, meetings, channels, and screen sharing across desktop, mobile, or web. Its free plan supports basic group meetings, while business plans list additional features such as recordings and support.
What is good
- Free use requires no subscription.
- Guests can join meetings without a Teams account.
- Free one-to-one calls have no time limit.
- Runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Integrates with Microsoft 365 and more than 250 business apps.
What to know first
- Free group meetings last up to 60 minutes.
- Free group meetings allow up to 100 participants.
- Business plan prices are billed yearly.
Verdict
Teams covers messaging, calls, and meetings across platforms, with a free plan and business options that list expanded meeting and support features. Check the free meeting duration and participant limit against your group’s needs.
Microsoft Teams plans and pricing
All plansCompared on business phone systems
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- Free
- Included users
- 300 users
- Call routing
- Advanced call handling and connectivity with a PSTN solution
- Desktop and mobile apps
- Yes
