Optimisation guide · reviewed 2026-10-16
Do you still need Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams starts at $4/seat/mo (verified price). Here's which parts of it the tools you already pay for can handle, which parts they can't, and how to switch safely.
Personal check
What could replace each part of Microsoft Teams
Best alternatives for each thing it does, before considering what you own.
| Capability | In Microsoft Teams | Best alternatives | Already in common tools? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hold video meetings | Core feature |
| Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 |
When you should keep Microsoft Teams
- Meeting links, chats and recordings tied to the Microsoft tenant
We'd rather you keep paying than switch to something that makes your work worse.
Common questions
- Can ChatGPT replace Microsoft Teams?
- Not really. ChatGPT doesn't cover the core things people use Microsoft Teams for.
- Can Claude replace Microsoft Teams?
- Not really. Claude doesn't cover the core things people use Microsoft Teams for.
- Can Google Gemini replace Microsoft Teams?
- Not really. Google Gemini doesn't cover the core things people use Microsoft Teams for.
- Can Google Workspace replace Microsoft Teams?
- Partly. Google Workspace handles hold video meetings. Whether you can switch depends on which of these you actually use.
- How much would I save?
- Your Microsoft Teams cost minus any extra you'd pay elsewhere — usually $0 if the replacement is something you already own. Use the check above with your real cost, or run a full audit so overlapping tools aren't double-counted.
Microsoft Teams prices we used
- Teams Essentials$4/seat/moVerified· Oct 15, 2026
Sources & freshness
- Microsoft Teams business plans (US) — accessed Oct 15, 2026 · Business plan prices read on the US compare page.
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