Boost collaboration from anywhere. Coedit files right from Teams, streamline workflows with collaborative apps, and improve meetings with customizable backgrounds as well as AI-powered features like live captions2 and transcriptions. Simplify communications all in one platform. Make and receive calls from your computer, tablet, or mobile device—then send files and follow up with chat. Designed to work together Reduce context switching and get things done faster by making video and voice calls right from Teams. Greater business value Do more with less. Boost efficiency and cost savings by replacing redundant point solutions with a unified platform. Simplified IT management Easily manage licenses, track analytics, and set controls across Teams and Teams Phone—all in one place. Support at your fingertips Get centralized guidance for all your company needs, like training resources, how-to articles, and tips to run your business.
Microsoft Teams Essentials
Microsoft Teams Essentials Teams Essentials is an affordable, professional meeting solution designed to help small businesses communicate and collaborate in an easy, secure, and reliable way.
Key Features
Here are the key features of Microsoft Teams Essentials:
1. Unlimited group meetings for up to 30 hours
2. Support for up to 300 participants per meeting
3. 10GB of cloud storage per user
4. Unlimited chat with colleagues and customers
5. Calendar integrations with Google and Outlook
6. File sharing, polling, and task management capabilities
7. Data encryption for meetings, chats, and files
8. Free expert support from Microsoft specialists
9. Noise suppression during calls and meetings
10. English-only live captions
11. Screen sharing functionality
12. Custom backgrounds and Together Mode for meetings
13. Access to web versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
14. 2GB of file attachment storage per user in chats
15. Organization-level admin settings for managing users, tools and policies
16. Ability to migrate data and users to Microsoft 365
17. Option to add on services like audio conferencing and Teams Phone
18. 24/7 phone and web support
19. At-rest and in-transit data encryption for video and voice calls
20. Single sign-on for all services
21. Designed specifically for small businesses as an affordable standalone Teams offering
22. Priced at $4 per user per month
These features make Microsoft Teams Essentials a comprehensive and cost-effective collaboration solution for small businesses, providing core Teams functionality without requiring a full Microsoft 365 subscription.
Description
Boost collaboration from anywhere. Coedit files right from Teams, streamline workflows with collaborative apps, and improve meetings with customizable backgrounds as well as AI-powered features like live captions2 and transcriptions. Simplify communications all in one platform. Make and receive calls from your computer, tablet, or mobile device—then send files and follow up with chat. Designed to work together Reduce context switching and get things done faster by making video and voice calls right from Teams. Greater business value Do more with less. Boost efficiency and cost savings by replacing redundant point solutions with a unified platform. Simplified IT management Easily manage licenses, track analytics, and set controls across Teams and Teams Phone—all in one place. Support at your fingertips Get centralized guidance for all your company needs, like training resources, how-to articles, and tips to run your business.
How-To
Learn how to get started with Microsoft Teams Essentials subscription plan
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FAQs
What is Microsoft Teams Essentials?
Microsoft Teams Essentials is a standalone Teams subscription designed specifically for small businesses, offering collaboration and meeting features without the full Microsoft 365 suite.
How does Teams Essentials differ from the free version of Teams?
Teams Essentials offers longer meeting durations, more storage, and additional features compared to the free version.
Does Teams Essentials include Microsoft Office applications?
No, it does not include desktop versions of Office apps, but it does provide access to web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
