Microsoft Teams vs Zoho Workplace

Microsoft Teams9.4Visit Zoho Workplace9.0Visit

Higher score Microsoft Teams #1 in Remote Work Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Try Microsoft Teams

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Zoho Workplace #5 in Remote Work Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Zoho Workplace

• Microsoft Teams fits best

  Large organizations needing a complete collaboration hub

• Zoho Workplace fits best

  Budget-conscious teams wanting email and collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Teams 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Zoho Workplace 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Remote Work Software	#5 in Remote Work Software
Best for	Large organizations needing a complete collaboration hub	Budget-conscious teams wanting email and collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$3/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Docs, Community	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA	HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML
Integrations	250+ integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Teams 0/5 · Zoho Workplace 0/5
Team chat	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Video meetings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Integrated task management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Virtual whiteboard	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Guest collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Max video participants	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Storage per user	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines chat, channels, meetings, calling, files, and guest access Deep Microsoft 365 integrations with 250 listed integrations Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux PWA, and up to 25,000 members	Email, documents, storage, chat, meetings, and admin in one suite Annual plans start at $3 per user monthly Web, desktop, and mobile apps with offline access in some apps
Cons	Pricing and plan availability vary by region Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use Linux access is provided through a progressive web app	Mail Free is limited to custom email for one domain Offline access applies only to some applications Full collaboration features require a paid Workplace plan
Our verdict	Microsoft Teams brings private and group chat, organized channels, audio and video meetings, cloud calling, file sharing, collaborative editing, workflows, and external guest access into one service. It suits businesses, schools, and… Read the review →	Zoho Workplace brings business email and calendar together with collaborative document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing, file storage and sync, team messaging, video meetings, password management, and identity administration. It… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Teams — where it wins

  • Combines chat, channels, meetings, calling, files, and guest access
  • Deep Microsoft 365 integrations with 250 listed integrations
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux PWA, and up to 25,000 members

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing and plan availability vary by region
  • Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use
  • Linux access is provided through a progressive web app

• Zoho Workplace — where it wins

  • Email, documents, storage, chat, meetings, and admin in one suite
  • Annual plans start at $3 per user monthly
  • Web, desktop, and mobile apps with offline access in some apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Mail Free is limited to custom email for one domain
  • Offline access applies only to some applications
  • Full collaboration features require a paid Workplace plan

• Microsoft Teams9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad collaboration hub for organizations already invested in Microsoft 365.

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• Zoho Workplace9.0/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  Broad email and collaboration coverage at a low annual per-user price.

  Visit Zoho WorkplaceFull verdict →