About
Microsoft Teams brings together communities, teams, and individuals in one app for communication and collaboration. It combines chat, audio and video calls, meetings, channels, task lists, calendars, and cloud storage—all designed to help groups connect, organize conversations by topic or project, and accomplish work together. Features include screen sharing, whiteboard tools, breakout rooms for virtual meetings, file storage and sharing, task assignment with due dates, and the ability to set up meetings within seconds via shareable links. Skype is integrated into Teams, letting you continue existing chats and calls. The app supports 1-1 and group messaging with @mentions, GIF and emoji support, and enterprise-level security and compliance for Microsoft 365 subscribers.
Highlights
- Chat, calls, meetings, channels, tasks, calendars, and cloud storage in one app
- Screen sharing, whiteboard, and breakout rooms for virtual meetings
- Task lists with assignment and due date tracking
- Skype integration for continuing existing chats and calls
- Enterprise-level security and compliance for Microsoft 365 subscribers
Best for
Teams, communities, and organizations looking to centralize communication and collaboration—from 1-1 chats and group video calls to project-based channel discussions and task management. Works for both personal use with family and friends, and commercial teams requiring enterprise security.
At a glance
Microsoft Teams is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 3,347,018 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Microsoft Corporation.