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 July 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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