Microsoft Teams vs Google Chat

Microsoft Teams9.4Visit Google Chat8.9Visit

Higher score Microsoft Teams #1 in Google Workspace Communication Tools 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Try Microsoft Teams

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Google Chat #4 in Google Workspace Communication Tools 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Google Chat

• Microsoft Teams fits best

  Teams working across Microsoft 365

• Google Chat fits best

  Google Workspace teams wanting persistent chat spaces

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Teams 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Google Chat 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Google Workspace Communication Tools	#4 in Google Workspace Communication Tools
Best for	Teams working across Microsoft 365	Google Workspace teams wanting persistent chat spaces
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$7/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Docs, Community	Live chat, Email, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	250+ integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Teams 0/3 · Google Chat 0/3
Google Calendar sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Meeting recording	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
SSO support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Communication modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Max call participants	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines private chat, channels, meetings, calling, and file collaboration Guest access and integrations connect external collaborators and Microsoft 365 apps Available on web, desktop, mobile, and Linux	Persistent spaces and threaded discussions keep team conversations organized. Share and collaborate on Docs, Sheets, and Slides in conversations. Guest access, tasks, and Gemini features extend collaboration in spaces.
Cons	Business features are spread across several Teams and Microsoft 365 plans Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use Phone features can require separate calling plans or metered minutes	Paid Workspace pricing is per user, and annual billing is needed for listed lower rates. Message history can vary with account and administrator settings. Its strongest fit is teams already working within Google Workspace.
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 suited to businesses, schools, and individuals, with guest access for… Read the review →	Google Chat brings direct messages, group conversations, and persistent spaces together for individuals, teams, and organizations. It suits Google Workspace teams that want ongoing discussions organized by topic, with threaded replies,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Teams — where it wins

  • Combines private chat, channels, meetings, calling, and file collaboration
  • Guest access and integrations connect external collaborators and Microsoft 365 apps
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, and Linux

  Where it doesn't

  • Business features are spread across several Teams and Microsoft 365 plans
  • Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use
  • Phone features can require separate calling plans or metered minutes

• Google Chat — where it wins

  • Persistent spaces and threaded discussions keep team conversations organized.
  • Share and collaborate on Docs, Sheets, and Slides in conversations.
  • Guest access, tasks, and Gemini features extend collaboration in spaces.

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid Workspace pricing is per user, and annual billing is needed for listed lower rates.
  • Message history can vary with account and administrator settings.
  • Its strongest fit is teams already working within Google Workspace.

• Microsoft Teams9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad collaboration suite for teams that want chat, meetings, calling, and Microsoft 365 together.

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• Google Chat8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A strong fit for Workspace teams that want organized spaces, threads, and shared files.

  Visit Google ChatFull verdict →