Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom

Comparison of Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Real cost
	Microsoft Teams A good fit if your company uses Microsoft 365. It is heavier and busier than a plain meeting tool. Swap this Tool Use Visual Studio Code instead	Zoom Dependable call quality and easy to join. The free plan limits the length of group meetings. Swap this Tool Use Visual Studio Code instead
Price	4 € per month	13 € per month
Payment	Subscription	Subscription
Trial	No trial	No trial
Free Tier	Free plan for small groups	Free plan with a time limit on group meetings
Open Source	No	No
Features and limits
Main Features	Video meetings and chat in one app Channels for teams File sharing Integration with Microsoft 365 Meeting recording	Reliable video and audio Breakout rooms Meeting recording Virtual backgrounds Webinar add-ons
Limits	Heavy on system resources Interface can feel busy	Free group meetings have a time limit
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	28 Sep 2026	13 Aug 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: Microsoft Teams (opens in a new tab) Free plan; paid plans per user and month. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.	Go to vendor’s site: Zoom (opens in a new tab) Free plan; paid plans per month. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.

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