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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Teams and Workplace by Facebook based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Social Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Teams vs. Workplace by Facebook Report (Updated: March 2024).
769,599 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Teams is its video calling feature which makes it easier to work on the solution.""I am part of the pre-sales team. The solution helps me to pass collected information to customers through meetings.""The solution has improved internal collaboration. We can seamlessly interact on a number of documents by projecting them on the screen. This experience is not with internal teams but with clients as well.""The product is very user-friendly.""The feature I like most in Microsoft Teams is the ability to work on the same file with other people, for example, on Microsoft PowerPoint, or Microsoft Excel, without needing to share the file via email.""The most valuable features of Microsoft Teams are the ease of use. It is very good for a small virtual office for meetings and calendars which sync well together.""Our company is moving from their Skype for Business to Teams. So I've seen it, I've looked at it, I've used it somewhat enjoyed the UI.""It is a stable solution."

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"The solution is used as a knowledge platform for sharing knowledge and information that everybody can easily access.""The product was easy to use.""Storage is the best thing about the solution.""A full-featured collaboration tool that is as easy to use as Facebook."

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Cons
"The solution needs to integrate ChatGPT so that the solution can summarize the meetings. The solution needs integration with AI. Copilot is already in the pipeline.""Teams doesn't always sync to show as Do Not Disturb during Outlook meetings.""It is challenging to navigate the setting for the screen-sharing feature.""The software could be optimized for Mac systems because sometimes it is slow and consumes a lot of memory.""Microsoft Teams could log in faster.""The solution’s stability could be improved.""Inability to see large numbers of participants.""There are a lot of creative people out there who can put some more UI capabilities in Microsoft Teams."

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"There needs to be a restriction on who can download content.""The conferencing feature does not work well with multiple parties or locations.""The implementation could be made easier.""The product should allow users to assign tasks and automate processes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing is free to a threshold and then after that you have to license per user."
  • "It is the standard license which is part of many Office packets."
  • "We are satisfied with the price of this solution."
  • "If you have content that requires more security and you want to use it in a more secure manner, with more protection, then it will come at a higher cost."
  • "If you have clients who do not have a computer and are joining with their phones it's an additional fee of $5.00 per user."
  • "The pricing for Teams is very competitive."
  • "My understanding is that there are licensing fees, but I'm not sure how much they might be."
  • "It is affordable because it also includes the licenses on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office and SharePoint."
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  • "The regular package costs us $4 per user per month."
  • "The solution seemed expensive to me."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Microsoft Teams for us is the ability to share files from OneDrive seamlessly.
    Top Answer:For setup costs, pricing, and licensing, I advise considering the flexibility offered by site licenses. However, it's important to be aware of potential fluctuations in pricing, as they can vary… more »
    Top Answer:One area where the product could be improved is its operational memory utilization. Currently, Microsoft Teams consumes a significant amount of memory when in use, which can pose challenges for users… more »
    Top Answer:The solution is used as a knowledge platform for sharing knowledge and information that everybody can easily access.
    Top Answer:There needs to be a restriction on who can download content. You don't want people to download organization documents from the system, and currently, there's no restriction to that. There should also… more »
    Top Answer:We use the solution for collaboration and information sharing.
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    328
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    8.4
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    648
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    Average Words per Review
    389
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    8.0
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    Also Known As
    MS Teams
    Facebook Workplace, Facebook at Work
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    Overview

    At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world.

    We do business in 170 countries and are made up of 114,000 passionate employees dedicated to fulfilling our mission of helping you and your organization achieve more.

    Facebook Workplace is a dedicated and secure space for companies to connect, communicate and collaborate. Organizations of all sizes can use familiar Facebook features such as News Feed, groups, messages and events to get things done.

    Sample Customers
    Honeywll, AIRFRANCE, AccuWeather, Lilly
    Royal Bank of Scotland, UST Global, DNB Bank, Smart, IJM Corporation, Telenor Group, Mobilink, Landmark Group, Yes Bank, BrightTALK, Kenshoo, Godrej Consumer Products
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization61%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Government4%
    Computer Software Company4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Insurance Company9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise63%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise54%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Teams vs. Workplace by Facebook
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Teams vs. Workplace by Facebook and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    769,599 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Teams is ranked 1st in Enterprise Social Software with 145 reviews while Workplace by Facebook is ranked 9th in Enterprise Social Software with 4 reviews. Microsoft Teams is rated 8.2, while Workplace by Facebook is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Teams writes "Great for project planning and monitoring with easy communication capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Workplace by Facebook writes "A scalable and easy-to-use solution that can be used for internal communication and storage". Microsoft Teams is most compared with Atlassian Confluence, SharePoint, Symphony, Loom and Chatter, whereas Workplace by Facebook is most compared with Yammer and SharePoint. See our Microsoft Teams vs. Workplace by Facebook report.

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