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Microsoft Teams Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Microsoft Teams cost?
Microsoft Teams offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at Free/mo.
Free TierYes
Starting PriceFree
Number of Plans4
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Most Popular
Business Basic
$6/mo
Billed monthly
- Teams + Office web apps
- Business email
- 1TB storage
Business Standard
$12.50/mo
Billed monthly
- Desktop Office apps
- Webinar hosting
- Attendee registration
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Free | Essentials | Business Basic | Business Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited chat | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 100 participants | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 60-min meetings | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 30-hour meetings | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 300 participants | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10GB storage | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Teams + Office web apps | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Business email | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1TB storage | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Desktop Office apps | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webinar hosting | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Attendee registration | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Essentials | Business Basic | Business Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $20/mo | $30/mo | $62.50/mo |
| 10 users | $40/mo | $60/mo | $125/mo |
| 25 users | $100/mo | $150/mo | $312.50/mo |
| 50 users | $200/mo | $300/mo | $625/mo |
Is Microsoft Teams Worth It?
4.4/5 from 8,200 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $4/mo (Essentials) to $12.50/mo (Business Standard). Most users pick the Business Basic plan.
Best for: Microsoft shops, Enterprise, Large organizations. Keep in mind: can be slow.
Microsoft Teams Pros & Cons
Pros
- Microsoft 365 integration
- Great video features
- Enterprise security
- Affordable
- Large meetings
Cons
- Can be slow
- Complex interface
- Notification issues
- Less intuitive than Slack
Frequently Asked Questions
Microsoft Teams offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/mo, billed monthly. There are 4 plans total.
Yes, Microsoft Teams offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Essentials at $4/mo.
With a 4.4/5 rating from 8,200 reviews, Microsoft Teams is well-regarded. Best for: Microsoft shops, Enterprise, Large organizations.
Microsoft Teams bills monthly. The pricing model is freemium.
Microsoft Teams offers 4 plans: Free, Essentials, Business Basic, Business Standard.