BigBlueButton
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VisitBigBlueButton vs Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
9.0#1 in business phone systemsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | BigBlueButton | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 1975 |
| Integrations | The product lists integrations with learning platforms including Moodle, Canvas, Schoology, Open edX and Sakai. | Microsoft 365,SharePoint,OneDrive,Outlook,Exchange,Planner,Forms,Power BI,OneNote,Power Apps,Power Automate,LinkedIn |
| Screen sharing | Yes | Teams supports screen sharing in free use and business plans. |
| Supported platforms | web,iOS,Android | Teams is available on desktop, web, mobile, Windows, and macOS. |
BigBlueButton plans
No prices published.
Microsoft Teams plans
- Microsoft Teams FreeFree
- Microsoft Teams Essentials$4
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic$7
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot$23.50
- Microsoft Teams Phone Standard—
- Microsoft Teams Phone StandardPriced on request
Pick BigBlueButton if…
BigBlueButton suits schools, instructors, and organizations running online teaching, office hours, or group collaboration. Self-hosting is an option for organizations able to meet the server requirements.
Pick Microsoft Teams if…
Teams suits individuals who want chat and calls without a subscription, as well as businesses coordinating meetings and work across Microsoft 365 apps. Its listed business plans cover organizations with up to 300 users, with an enterprise option presented for more than 300 people.