Head-to-head · Team Chat Apps
Microsoft Teams vs Pumble
Microsoft Teams leads on 0 checks, Pumble on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMicrosoft Teams · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Pumble
Microsoft Teams scores higher on our rubric for team chat apps: 9.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #13.
Microsoft Teams is the better fit for organizations using Microsoft 365. Pumble is the better fit for teams seeking low-cost full chat.
- Microsoft Teams fits best
Organizations using Microsoft 365
- Pumble fits best
Teams seeking low-cost full chat
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Side by side
| Feature | Microsoft Teams 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Pumble 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Team Chat Apps | #13 in Team Chat Apps |
| Best for | Organizations using Microsoft 365 | Teams seeking low-cost full chat |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $2.49/seat/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Docs, Community | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Integrations | 250+ integrations | 3,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Microsoft Teams 2/2 · Pumble 2/2 | ||
| Channels | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guest access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Message history | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Integrations | Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Exchange, Planner, Forms, Power BI, OneNote, Power Apps, Power Automate, LinkedIn | Google Calendar, Plaky, Clockify, AI Assistant, Calendly, Email, GitHub, GitLab, Gmail, Google Drive, Jira, Polls, RSS, Zapier |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android |
| Maximum members | 25000 users | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Microsoft Teams combines one-to-one and group chat, channels, audio and video calling, online meetings, webinars, file sharing, collaborative apps, and external collaboration. It is suited to organizations that want communication and… Read the review → |
Pumble is a team communication application for businesses that need channels, direct and group messaging, threads, file sharing, search, calls, and meeting links. It supports public and private channels, voice and video calls, screen… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Microsoft Teams — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited chat and group calling for 100 participants
- Channels, meetings, recordings, workflows, guest access, and AI in one workspace
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API environments
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans and features vary by country, subscription, and license
- Teams Premium requires an eligible Teams license
- The 25,000-member limit applies per team, not an unlimited workspace
Pumble — where it wins
- Unlimited users, channels, message history, and search on Free
- Voice and video calls, screen sharing, threads, and file sharing
- Web, desktop, mobile apps, imports, exports, AI, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan supports up to 3 apps and integrations
- Guest access is limited to paid plans
- Advanced administration and analytics require higher tiers
- Microsoft Teams9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad team chat workspace with a free plan and deep Microsoft 365 integration.
Try Microsoft TeamsFull verdict → - Pumble8.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A low-cost team chat app with unlimited history and a broad feature set.
Visit PumbleFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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