Software comparison

Google Chat vs Microsoft Teams

Both are enterprise team-messaging products bundled into rival productivity suites (Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace) and are commonly compared as alternatives.

Direct competitorRelationship source ↗Verified September 25, 2026

Google Chat

Google LLC

Team messaging app included with Google Workspace, offering direct messages, group spaces, threaded conversations, and integration with other Workspace apps.

Categories: Communication
Published pricing: Free plan available
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Member stacks: 1

Current official plans

Included with Google WorkspaceFree

Google Chat is not sold standalone; it is included at no additional cost with all Google Workspace editions and with free Gmail accounts (basic features). See google-workspace software entry for suite pricing.

Plan verified September 25, 2026 · Vendor source ↗

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Corporation

Business chat, meetings, and calling app that is part of the Microsoft 365 collaboration suite, used for team messaging, video meetings, and file collaboration.

Categories: Video Conferencing, Communication
Published pricing: From $4/user/mo
Community rating: Not rated yet
Member stacks: 0

Current official plans

Microsoft Teams Essentials$4/user/mo

Standalone Teams plan (chat, calls, video, file sharing, 10GB storage) at $4.00/user/month with annual commitment.

Plan verified September 25, 2026 · Vendor source ↗

Microsoft 365 Business Basic (includes Teams)$7/user/mo

Bundled suite plan that includes Teams; $7.00/user/month with annual commitment.

Plan verified September 25, 2026 · Vendor source ↗

Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot (includes Teams)$23.5/user/mo

Bundled suite plan that includes Teams and desktop apps; $23.50/user/month with annual commitment.

Plan verified September 25, 2026 · Vendor source ↗

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