STOA's verdictRating 7.1 out of 10
Teams is a great fit for small businesses already using Microsoft 365 — you're probably already paying for it and just need to turn it on.
The biggest pro is how tightly it connects with Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, keeping everything in one place. The main downside is that it can feel heavy and complex compared to simpler tools like Slack, especially if you're not in the Microsoft ecosystem.
Six factors, weightedHow we rate
- SMB Fit 25%7.0 out of 10
Teams Essentials is a standalone plan for small businesses at $4.00 per user a month, paid yearly, with meetings of up to 300 people and 10 GB of storage per user.
