Microsoft Teams

by Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Since 2017

Chat, meetings and calling in Microsoft 365.

Video conferencing & webinars AI meeting & transcription assistantsRecommendedFree plan

Starting price: Free plan
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.5; transparency & India fit

What is Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is video conferencing & webinars from Microsoft, based in Redmond, United States and has been building software since 2017. Chat, meetings and calling in Microsoft 365.

Video conferencing tools run meetings, webinars and virtual events with recording, screen sharing and registration. Most teams already have one through Google Workspace or Microsoft 365; webinar and event tools remain a separate purchase.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond video conferencing & webinars, Microsoft Teams also covers ai meeting & transcription assistants.

What works well

+Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
+One of the top-ranked video conferencing & webinars options in our catalogue
+Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Microsoft Teams features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Microsoft Teams adds. Verify depth in a demo.

HD meetings with screen sharing
Webinars with registration and Q&A
Recording and transcription
Breakout rooms and polls
Calendar integration
Live streaming to YouTube and LinkedIn
Virtual event spaces
Security and waiting rooms
Free plan to start without a card

Microsoft Teams pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Microsoft Teams charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on microsoft.com.

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Specifications

Category: Video conferencing & webinars, AI meeting & transcription assistants
Vendor: Microsoft
Headquarters: Redmond, United States
Founded: 2017
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Microsoft Teams — frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Teams?+

Microsoft Teams is video conferencing & webinars by Microsoft. Chat, meetings and calling in Microsoft 365.

How much does Microsoft Teams cost?+

Microsoft Teams has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Microsoft Teams offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Microsoft Teams offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Microsoft Teams made in India?+

No. Microsoft Teams is developed by Microsoft in Redmond, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Microsoft Teams best suited for?+

Microsoft Teams suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for video conferencing & webinars with ai meeting & transcription assistants.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Teams?+

Popular alternatives in video conferencing & webinars include Zoho Meeting, JioMeet, Airmeet. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Microsoft Teams deployed?+

Microsoft Teams is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.