Microsoft Teams vs BBM Enterprise

Microsoft Teams9.4Visit BBM Enterprise8.4Visit

Higher score Microsoft Teams #1 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Try Microsoft Teams

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BBM Enterprise #8 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit BlackBerry

• Microsoft Teams fits best

  Organizations standardizing on Microsoft 365

• BBM Enterprise fits best

  Enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Teams 9.4/10 Visit ↗	BBM Enterprise 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software	#8 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software
Best for	Organizations standardizing on Microsoft 365	Enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Docs, Community	Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA	HIPAA
Integrations	250+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features Microsoft Teams 1/4 · BBM Enterprise 1/4
Guest access	✓	✓
Single sign-on	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Retention controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Message history	Unlimited	Not checked yet
Group size limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines chat, channels, meetings, calling, and file collaboration Guest access and access controls support work with external collaborators Integrates with Microsoft 365 apps and runs across desktop, mobile, and web	End-to-end encryption is enabled by default. Supports voice and video calls, group chat and multimedia conferencing. Administrative policies and optional archiving support managed workflows.
Cons	Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use Business capabilities are spread across multiple Microsoft licenses The range of calling and room plans can make license selection more involved	Pricing is handled through contact sales. Integrations focus on BlackBerry enterprise services. Support channels include documentation.
Our verdict	Microsoft Teams brings private and group chat, organized channels, audio and video meetings, calling, file sharing, and collaborative apps into one service. It is aimed at businesses, schools, and individuals, with the strongest fit for… Read the review →	BBM Enterprise is BlackBerry’s secure communications application for organizations and working professionals. It brings text messaging, group chat, voice and video calling, and multimedia conferencing to Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Teams — where it wins

  • Combines chat, channels, meetings, calling, and file collaboration
  • Guest access and access controls support work with external collaborators
  • Integrates with Microsoft 365 apps and runs across desktop, mobile, and web

  Where it doesn't

  • Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use
  • Business capabilities are spread across multiple Microsoft licenses
  • The range of calling and room plans can make license selection more involved

• BBM Enterprise — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption is enabled by default.
  • Supports voice and video calls, group chat and multimedia conferencing.
  • Administrative policies and optional archiving support managed workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through contact sales.
  • Integrations focus on BlackBerry enterprise services.
  • Support channels include documentation.

• Microsoft Teams9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad collaboration suite suited to organizations already standardizing on Microsoft.

  Try Microsoft TeamsFull verdict →
• BBM Enterprise8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  Managed messaging, calls and conferencing for organizations prioritizing encrypted communication.

  Visit BlackBerryFull verdict →