Teams

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite, designed to facilitate teamwork through various communication and collaboration features. It combines workplace chat, video meetings, file storage (via SharePoint), and application integration within a single interface. Teams organizes conversations into channels, making it easy to track discussions related to specific projects or topics. It supports real-time collaboration on Office documents, allowing multiple users to edit simultaneously. Teams also integrates with other Microsoft 365 applications like Outlook, OneDrive, and Planner, enhancing productivity and workflow management across the organization.

Features

Microsoft Teams offers a free version with the following features:
Unlimited chat messages and search
Built-in audio and video calling for individuals and groups
10 GB of team file storage plus 2 GB per person for personal storage
Integration with Office Online apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Both Slack and Microsoft Teams provide robust free versions with essential features, making them accessible for small teams and organizations looking to improve collaboration and communication without a significant financial investment.