Microsoft Teams

by Microsoft

Chat and meetings inside Microsoft 365.

4.3(15,000)Team Chat

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Microsoft
Pricing: Freemium — Free – $4/user/mo
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web, Mac, Windows, Ios, Android
Best for: Enterprise, Microsoft 365 Users
Editor rating: 4.3 / 5
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Redmond, WA, USA

What is Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is a team chat tool from Microsoft. Microsoft Teams combines chat, meetings, and file collaboration within Microsoft 365.

Microsoft Teams uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $4/user/mo.

It's best suited to enterprise, microsoft-365-users and runs on Web, Mac, Windows, Ios, Android.

Standout strengths include bundled with microsoft 365, meetings + chat + files, enterprise-grade. Worth weighing: can feel heavy, best inside microsoft ecosystem.

Microsoft Teams pricing

Free

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Essentials

$4/user/mo

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Microsoft 365 Business

$6/user/mo

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Pros

Bundled with Microsoft 365
Meetings + chat + files
Enterprise-grade

Cons

Can feel heavy
Best inside Microsoft ecosystem

Microsoft Teams vs alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams combines chat, meetings, and file collaboration within Microsoft 365.

How much does Microsoft Teams cost?

Microsoft Teams is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $4/user/mo.

Does Microsoft Teams have a free trial?

Microsoft Teams offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Microsoft Teams support?

Microsoft Teams is available on Web, Mac, Windows, Ios, Android.