TeamsEXIT 1
The Default
~320M daily users. Bundled with Microsoft 365. Chat, meetings and files on one road.
SlackEXIT 2
Chat First
~47M daily users. Deepest integrations. Startup favorite. From ~$7.25 per user.
ZoomEXIT 3
Meetings
~300M daily meeting joins. Reliable video and webinars. Chat is secondary.
Google MeetEXIT 4
Google Native
Browser based, no install. Links to Gmail, Calendar and Docs. Free to start.
WebexEXIT 5
Secure Enterprise
Cisco built. Strong compliance for regulated work and government.
DiscordEXIT 6
Community
Free voice channels, 200M+ monthly. Casual, not built for compliance.
Arriving at your destination
No single exit reaches every town. Keep Teams as your main highway if you run Microsoft 365, then take the Slack, Zoom or other exits where they get you there faster. Match the tool to the trip.
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