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5,275 views|2,122 comparisons
94% willing to recommend
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840 views|689 comparisons
83% willing to recommend
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Executive Summary

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

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Social Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Teams vs. Symphony Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,246 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"The planner and the breakout rooms are good and helpful features in Microsoft Teams.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Teams is that it is easy to use.""It is a stable solution.""The most valuable features of Microsoft Teams are scheduling a meeting and integration with other Microsoft services like SharePoint and OneDrive.""It's easy to share information and upload and download files on Microsoft Teams.""Microsoft Teams is a scalable tool because it integrates with many other tools and different kinds of apps.""The chat functionality is the solution's most valuable feature.""Multiple channels and tools for recording."

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"The solution is user-friendly, and it is very good security-wise.""Symphony and Laravel are the most comfortable frameworks for any developer. It is also lightweight.""The overall functions are good.""The entire product is good.""I found the RAM Commander module in Symphony to be the most valuable."

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Cons
"There needs to be a robust change management platform that offers training to keep the user community aware of upcoming updates and features.""The application's user interface on Google has shortcomings that need to be improved.""Microsoft Teams does not have any features that Zoom, Skype, or Webex don't already have.""The user interface is slightly weak in Microsoft Teams and could be improved.""The UI can be further improved upon. When I used to use Skype, Skype was a small window that opened on your desktop. With Teams, when you use it, it occupies your full screen just like if you were in Word or Excel. Skype worked more like an app, which I preferred. I liked being able to use it in a minimized screen. If Teams could emulate that a bit, it would be a better user experience.""There are a lot of frequent updates, which is a shortcoming of the tool.""Signing up for a new device for the solution is challenging.""I would like to get more frequent updates, and the solution’s stability could be improved."

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"The solution needs to improve CI.""The solution is very expensive, and its pricing could be improved.""The area that needs to be improved is modular asset management. When we are uploading the assets in bulk, it is not aligned.""To improve the situation, enhancing the functionality for integrating with other applications and addressing ticketing issues is crucial.""Compared to established vendors, it lacks user flexibility and customization, especially in the PM module."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "It's a costly product, but the number of available features justifies it."
  • "It is fairly an expensive product, but works for us."
  • "Symphony is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's great for meetings and even hybrid classes, for example, where the teacher has students attending in person and online at the same time. It's really convenient for that too, and I like that you… more »
    Top Answer:The pricing is okay. The higher education department manages the subscription, so I am unaware of the licensing costs.
    Top Answer:The only issue is sometimes, when I share my screen, and there's text on it, the compression can make it very blurry. If Teams could solve this problem so that text remains clear during screen… more »
    Top Answer:Symphony and Laravel are the most comfortable frameworks for any developer. It is also lightweight.
    Top Answer:The solution needs to improve CI.
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    Overview

    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.

    Symphony’s secure, cloud-based communications service delivers the next wave in organizational productivity where markets and individuals come together to create vibrant communities in which to share content, insights and opinions without compromising on organizational compliance.

    Sample Customers
    Honeywll, AIRFRANCE, AccuWeather, Lilly
    BNP Paribas, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Citi, Credit Suisse, JP Morgan Chase
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization61%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government4%
    Computer Software Company4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm64%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Manufacturing Company4%
    Insurance Company3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise63%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise82%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Teams vs. Symphony
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Teams vs. Symphony and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,246 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Teams is ranked 1st in Enterprise Social Software with 145 reviews while Symphony is ranked 8th in Enterprise Social Software with 5 reviews. Microsoft Teams is rated 8.2, while Symphony is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft Teams writes "Great for project planning and monitoring with easy communication capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symphony writes "Makes tasks like network planning and performance monitoring much easier". Microsoft Teams is most compared with Atlassian Confluence, SharePoint, Loom, Chatter and Huddle, whereas Symphony is most compared with Slack, Drupal and SharePoint. See our Microsoft Teams vs. Symphony report.

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