Microsoft Teams vs Google Chat (2026 comparison)
A side-by-side look at Microsoft Teams and Google Chat for team chat apps.
Pricing and features verified against each vendor's published information on 2026-07-17. Sources linked below.
| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Google Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing from | Free plan; paid from about $4 per user per month for Teams Essentials, deeper features via Microsoft 365 | Free with a Google account; more via Google Workspace |
| Best for | chat plus meetings inside Microsoft 365 | chat tied to Google Workspace |
| Founded | 2017 | 2017 |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
Quick verdict
Choose Microsoft Teams for chat plus meetings inside Microsoft 365. Choose Google Chat for chat tied to Google Workspace. Both are compared on published information only, so confirm current pricing at each source below.
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FAQ
- Is Microsoft Teams or Google Chat cheaper?
- As published, Microsoft Teams starts at Free plan; paid from about $4 per user per month for Teams Essentials, deeper features via Microsoft 365 and Google Chat starts at Free with a Google account; more via Google Workspace. Verify current pricing at each vendor.
- Does Microsoft Teams have a free plan?
- Yes, Microsoft Teams has a free plan as of 2026-07-17.