Microsoft Teams
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VisitMicrosoft Teams vs Stoat
What both publish
| Fact | Microsoft Teams | Stoat |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1975 | Stoat says it started in 2021 as an open-source chat app without ads. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Microsoft 365,SharePoint,OneDrive,Outlook,Exchange,Planner,Forms,Power BI,OneNote,Power Apps,Power Automate,LinkedIn | GitHub (via webhook); bots; external services via webhooks |
| Supported platforms | Teams is available on desktop, web, mobile, Windows, and macOS. | Web,Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
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
Stoat plans
- FreeFree
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.
Pick Stoat if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.