Microsoft Teams pricing: free (60-min), Basic (£3.80), Standard (£9.40). 145M users, 500K+ businesses. vs Zoom ($11.99). Office integration. Free trial. AMVIA.
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What does Microsoft Teams cost and which plan is right for remote work? Covid-19 pandemic changed many things, one most significant changes how work. Thousands office workers sent work from home, remote working become part 'new normal. Even now, start see light end tunnel, ease Coronavirus restrictions, lots businesses allowing employees continue more flexible working pattern better work-life balance. Important business owners invest technologies systems make easy, efficient cost-effective workers remain home. Best ways via Microsoft Teams. Originally launched 2017, 95M new users signed 2020 (fastest-growing Covid-19 app). Now 145M active daily users, 500K+ businesses using. Free version limited (60-min meetings, 100 participants, 2GB files). Business Basic (£3.80/user/month): Teams plus Office online, 1TB storage, 24-hour meetings, 300 users. Business Standard (£9.40/user/month): Basic plus desktop Office, Webinars, Bookings. Free trial 1 month both. Zoom comparison: $11.99/month starts, no Office integration. AMVIA Teams setup, training, 24/7 support.
Covid-19 pandemic changed many things, and one most significant changes we have seen how we work. With thousands office workers sent work from home, remote working become part 'new normal. Even now, as start see light at end tunnel and ease out Coronavirus restrictions, lots businesses are allowing employees continue with this more flexible working pattern for better work-life balance. Whether have this approach mind, or want future proof your company from any other out blue events that may occur, it important business owners invest technologies and systems that make it easy, efficient and cost-effective for workers remain at home. One best ways this via Microsoft Teams.
This guide explains Microsoft Teams pricing, plans, free options, competitive comparison with Zoom, and AMVIA implementation services.
Many us only heard Teams during last 18 months, but it isn't new platform; fact, Microsoft originally launched it back 2017. When pandemic hit, Teams rapidly grew popularity, with 95 million new users signing 2020, making it one fastest-growing apps Covid-19.
There now 145 million active daily users and over 500,000 businesses using system make remote working as easy as office. This scale adoption demonstrates Teams' critical role enabling distributed workforce productivity and collaboration.
Microsoft Teams growth metrics:
Microsoft Teams available for businesses all sizes, so many price plans available suit different companies. While free version available, paid plans good value as also include essential applications within Microsoft product range.
Free version capabilities:
Microsoft Office 365 Business Basic best option companies that need remote solutions for their team. This package includes Microsoft Teams and secure cloud storage, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and online-only versions Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Get full access Teams functions, including video calling and instant messaging chat.
Business Basic includes:
Price: £3.80 + VAT per month (annual commitment)
If feel need bit more, there's Microsoft 365 Business Standard package. This bundle includes full desktop versions Microsoft Office Suite: secure cloud storage, professional email platform Outlook, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access. On top all Teams functions available Basic package, get option host webinars (including registration, email confirmations and reporting tools) and schedule meetings with customers and clients via Microsoft Bookings.
Business Standard includes (Basic plus):
Price: £9.40 + VAT per month (annual commitment)
Other online video call and messaging platform you've probably heard is Zoom. Another app that rose during Covid-19, Zoom allows your team chat and have meetings throughout day. However, don't have option integrate it with your Microsoft Office suite, so it's not as efficient if regularly use Office 365 tools.
Comparison table:
FeatureMicrosoft Teams (Basic)Microsoft Teams (Standard)ZoomCost£3.80/user/month£9.40/user/month$11.99/month (US) approx £9.50Free Version AvailableYes (limited)No trialYes (60-min limit)Free Trial1 month1 monthNo free trialMeeting Duration24 hours24 hoursUnlimited (paid)Participant LimitUnlimitedUnlimitedVaries by planMicrosoft Office IntegrationYes (web-only)Yes (full desktop)NoChat and MessagingYesYesLimitedScreen SharingYesYesYesRecordingYes (paid plans)YesYesCloud Storage1TB+1TB+LimitedAdmin ControlsYesYesYes
Microsoft Teams primary advantage over Zoom integration with entire Microsoft Office ecosystem. If business already uses Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Office tools, Teams provides seamless unified environment. Zoom, while excellent standalone, doesn't offer same integration benefits.
Teams advantages:
If looking get Microsoft Teams free, free version app available. Alternatively, there are free trials paid-for versions available test out.
Free version works if:
Most businesses however should consider upgrading paid plans gain:
At present, Microsoft Teams only available alone via free version app. However, most businesses use other Microsoft Office apps, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., plus benefit secure cloud storage make it worthwhile getting paid-for versions. If not sure if suitable your company, can get one-month free trial before commit.
AMVIA provides comprehensive Microsoft Teams assessment determining organization readiness and requirements:
Complete Teams deployment support:
Comprehensive training ensuring staff maximize productivity:
AMVIA delivers 24/7/365 UK-based support ensuring seamless team collaboration:
Start assessing current situation. Are supporting remote teams? What collaboration challenges exist? What size team need support?
Next, evaluate plan options. Does free version suffice? Need Teams Basic for extended meetings? Require Standard for full Office desktop apps?
Then, calculate investment. What productivity improvements justify cost? What ROI from improved collaboration? What support level needed?
Finally, plan implementation. What timeline appropriate? How migrate existing workflows? What training required? Contact AMVIA begin your Teams journey.
Need expert help implementing Microsoft Teams for your remote workforce? Contact AMVIA specialists: 0333 733 8050 (direct to experts, no voicemail) or request consultation. We provide comprehensive Microsoft Teams assessment, plan selection, implementation, user training, 24/7 managed support. Discover how AMVIA's human-first approach delivers Teams solutions enabling your distributed workforce stay connected, productive, and collaborative regardless location—supporting 145M daily users and 500K+ businesses already leveraging Teams for remote work success.
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