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We performed a comparison between Microsoft 365 Business and Microsoft Teams based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft 365 Business vs. Microsoft Teams Report (Updated: March 2020).
769,789 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Microsoft 365 Business includes SharePoint which is a really good tool. Plus, there are so many apps that you can integrate with this solution.""Collaboration is one of the main features of Microsoft 365 Business.""Everything gets integrated. Different services that they provide are well integrated into the entire system, which is the biggest strength of Microsoft products. Everything works together. If I create a Microsoft Teams theme, I get a SharePoint site and planner. Everything, including permissions, is scoped, which is really nice.""Teams is a valuable feature in addition to the other features 365 provides.""The flexibility of the solution has been great.""When trying to compare other products there are not a lot of product that can even compare with the functionality.""What I like is that Office 365 is nicely integrated with our email application Outlook. We also don't have to worry about updates. They are free, and they just happen automatically.""The most valuable feature is the ease of use."

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"Integration with document management capabilities and video conferencing.""This is a reliable and stable solution.""Compared to Zoom, Microsoft Teams is a very good solution and works well.""This solution is great for ad hoc video conferencing. It's so easy to start a meeting.""Multiple channels and tools for recording.""Microsoft Teams is much easier to collaborate, and its meetings are quite easy to explain things.""The most valuable features are the messaging and the video calling, especially where you can add a background.""The initial setup was really straightforward and easy."

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Cons
"It would be better if they seamlessly integrated with Macs. Because I have two laptops, and whenever I open one file in Windows laptop, and then I open the same file in my Macbook, the user interface is not consistent. Certain functions can run on Windows, but another function cannot, but it runs on the Mac.""Flow and Form components can be improved individually, but it would be nice to see the product take the next step and operate as a unit rather than separate modules.""The downside of Microsoft 365 Business stems from the fact that it is a bit of a pricey product.""The management could be a bit better.""The admin panels have too few samples.""The price could be better.""The platform’s GUI could be more simple to understand.""The user interface could be better."

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"Microsoft Teams does not have any features that Zoom, Skype, or Webex don't already have.""In terms of functionality, I would like to see support for multi-user or multiple windows for the File structure.""The product is immature and lacks some of the features and functionality you would expect in a collaboration tool.""Microsoft Teams can start being more interactive and intuitive by implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning.""Microsoft Teams could improve the integration with Outlook because most of us are not using the last version of Outlook and it causes some issues.""I would like to see more customization options in the product such as more integration with other tools.""I didn't know that Teams is part of Office 365, so I think that it should be better advertised with its features and capabilities.""Allowing you to participate in the conference to which you have been invited regardless of the platform on which it is hosted would be beneficial."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Depending on which plan you purchase, there are a plethora of applications available to you."
  • "Compared to buying a license, it is much cheaper and a good buy."
  • "We do monthly billing, however, I'm not sure what the exact costs are. We may pay around $1,000/month. We started using the Microsoft Teams and we've started doing the conference call feature, so that's another $4 an account and we have a few accounts using that right now."
  • "USD $1,250 annually for the standard package."
  • "Pricing can vary a lot due to fluctuations in exchange rates and that is not favorable for planning."
  • "Now you can select different licenses, for example, if somebody doesn't need all of the features, it would cost $8 USD per month and if they didn't need the email application then it would cost $6 USD per month."
  • "It works out to be $12.50 per user per month."
  • "Microsoft 365 Business will be good to have if you have a large organization where you have more than 3000 employees. Other cheaper solutions, like Gmail, are easily available in the market."
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  • "Pricing is free to a threshold and then after that you have to license per user."
  • "It is the standard license which is part of many Office packets."
  • "We are satisfied with the price of this solution."
  • "If you have content that requires more security and you want to use it in a more secure manner, with more protection, then it will come at a higher cost."
  • "If you have clients who do not have a computer and are joining with their phones it's an additional fee of $5.00 per user."
  • "The pricing for Teams is very competitive."
  • "My understanding is that there are licensing fees, but I'm not sure how much they might be."
  • "It is affordable because it also includes the licenses on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office and SharePoint."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
    Top Answer:My company places emphasis on the different licenses purchased. The company has P1 and P2 licenses from Microsoft. For certain tasks, you need a Microsoft license. There are additional costs attached… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's technical support team takes time to respond to users, making it an area of the tool's shortcomings where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Microsoft Teams for us is the ability to share files from OneDrive seamlessly.
    Top Answer:For setup costs, pricing, and licensing, I advise considering the flexibility offered by site licenses. However, it's important to be aware of potential fluctuations in pricing, as they can vary… more »
    Top Answer:One area where the product could be improved is its operational memory utilization. Currently, Microsoft Teams consumes a significant amount of memory when in use, which can pose challenges for users… more »
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    8.3
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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    Overview

    Microsoft 365 Business is an integrated solution, bringing together the best-in-class productivity of Office 365 with advanced security and device management capabilities to help safeguard your business.

    At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world.

    We do business in 170 countries and are made up of 114,000 passionate employees dedicated to fulfilling our mission of helping you and your organization achieve more.

    Sample Customers
    Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
    Honeywll, AIRFRANCE, AccuWeather, Lilly
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization61%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Government4%
    Computer Software Company4%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise48%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise63%
    Large Enterprise30%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft 365 Business vs. Microsoft Teams
    March 2020
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft 365 Business vs. Microsoft Teams and other solutions. Updated: March 2020.
    769,789 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft 365 Business is ranked 2nd in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 240 reviews while Microsoft Teams is ranked 5th in Virtual Meetings with 145 reviews. Microsoft 365 Business is rated 8.4, while Microsoft Teams is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft 365 Business writes "Improves productivity and allows team collaboration in organizations". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Teams writes "Great for project planning and monitoring with easy communication capabilities". Microsoft 365 Business is most compared with Google Workspace, Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Windows Autopilot and Jamf Pro, whereas Microsoft Teams is most compared with Atlassian Confluence, SharePoint, Symphony, Loom and Chatter. See our Microsoft 365 Business vs. Microsoft Teams report.

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