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Freemium

Free edition available; Teams Essentials costs $4 per user per month, paid yearly.

 Freemium

A free plan is available, with paid plans for teams that need more.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Web
  • Chat, file sharing and meetings in one app
  • Meetings of up to 100 participants on the free tier
  • Threads keep conversations on topic
  • Inbox collects threads for prioritizing
  • Requires a Microsoft account
  • Proprietary and tied to Microsoft services
  • Hosted service only, with no self-hosting
  • Slower paced than real-time chat, which does not suit every team
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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