Google Chat
7.8#22 in team chat appsFrom $7 a monthAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Microsoft Teams
9.0#1 in business phone systemsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Google Chat | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Business user limit | Starter and Standard plans support up to 300 users. | Small-business plans support up to 300 users or people. |
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Gmail,Calendar,Drive,Meet,Google Groups,Asana,Jira,PagerDuty,GitHub,Workday,Salesforce,ServiceNow,Trello,Zapier | Microsoft 365,SharePoint,OneDrive,Outlook,Exchange,Planner,Forms,Power BI,OneNote,Power Apps,Power Automate,LinkedIn |
| Maximum members | 500000 | 25000 |
| Supported platforms | Web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | Teams is available on desktop, web, mobile, Windows, and macOS. |
Google Chat plans
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Base—
- Starter—
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 Google Chat if…
Google Chat suits individuals and organizations seeking messaging alongside other Google Workspace apps. Its large collaboration spaces and custom-app options also fit teams that need to connect Chat with other tools or build extensions.
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.