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| Attribute | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|
| Type | tool |
| Summary | Microsoft Teams is an enterprise chat and collaboration platform combining messaging, video conferencing, file sharing, and app integration within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. |
| Pricing | freemium · See vendor site — sample data |
| Free trial | No / not listed |
| API | Yes |
| Open source | No |
| Editor rating | — |
| Categories | Communication & Collaboration, Team Chat, Video Conferencing |
| Key features | Channel-based and direct messaging with persistent conversation history and search · Video and audio conferencing with screen sharing, recording, and live transcription (verify current transcription language support on vendor site) · Real-time co-authoring of Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) within chat context · Guest access enabling external users to join teams and channels without Microsoft 365 licenses · Bot framework and Power Automate integration for workflow automation and custom app development |
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