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Microsoft Teams Pricing (2026)

Chat, calls, and collaboration in Microsoft 365.

✓ Free plan available freemium From $4/mo
Reviewed by the StackSwitch Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026

Microsoft Teams plans

Free
forever
Free
  • Chat & collaboration
  • Video calls (60 min)
  • 5GB file storage
  • 100 participants
Most popular
Essentials
user/mo
$4
  • Everything in Free
  • 30-hr meetings
  • 10GB cloud storage
  • Meeting recordings
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
user/mo
$6
  • Everything in Essentials
  • Web/mobile Office apps
  • 1TB OneDrive
  • Exchange email
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
user/mo
$12.5
  • Everything in Basic
  • Desktop Office apps
  • Webinars
  • Bookings

Is Microsoft Teams worth the price?

Microsoft Teams scores 4.3/5 on G2 and 4.4/5 on Capterra. The free plan is a low-risk way to test it before committing to a paid tier.

Pros

  • Included in Microsoft 365
  • Deep Office integration
  • Strong enterprise features
  • Large meeting capacity

Cons

  • Complex and bloated UI
  • Notification management is poor
  • Less pleasant than Slack for daily use
  • Requires Microsoft ecosystem

Microsoft Teams user ratings

4.3/5
G2 score
4.4/5
Capterra score

Microsoft Teams pricing: frequently asked questions

How much does Microsoft Teams cost per month?

Microsoft Teams has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4/mo.

Does Microsoft Teams have a free plan?

Yes — Microsoft Teams offers a free plan. You can upgrade to a paid tier when you need more features.

How many pricing plans does Microsoft Teams have?

Microsoft Teams offers 4 plans: Free, Essentials, Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard.

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