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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Teams
Ranking in Enterprise Social Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
177
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Meetings (4th)
Zoho Cliq
Ranking in Enterprise Social Software
23rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Enterprise Social Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Teams is 7.3%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Cliq is 1.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Social Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Teams7.3%
Zoho Cliq1.6%
Other91.1%
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Featured Reviews

Anna Virtsan - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Project Manager at UkrSibbank
Have streamlined daily workflow and task management but still face inconvenience from recent interface changes and limited integration options
There are challenges and issues in Microsoft Teams, such as after recent updates where group chats were combined with Teams, chats, and groups into one. Users have to work with settings to make it normal again so Teams are separated from chats, and that was a really inconvenient update. Many users ask me to help make it back again to separate Teams and groups from one-to-one chats. That's probably the worst update they've made recently. Additionally, there are some minor features, such as when I work with messages, I don't have an actual forward or quote option when replying to someone's message. I need to be careful not to miss the quote sign. For a lot of people, they are confused about where the quotes option is. I've received a couple of hundred support tickets just regarding this issue. The function to share email to Teams chat doesn't work sometimes due to our compliance policies, and sometimes it would be nice to be able to forward an email to the group chat and have further discussions. Microsoft Teams could improve by being less glitchy because it glitches a lot, leading to undelivered emails and undelivered messages. It would be beneficial if the MS application Shifts, which adds functionality to groups, could be integrated into the groups calendar. Currently, many teams don't use the app because it is not integrated with the general calendar or the Outlook calendar, making it basically a useless application. The platform needs less Copilot and more people. The general Copilot integration into the platform is less glitchy, but Microsoft Teams is quite heavy and glitchy sometimes. Stability depends a lot on compliance restrictions, policies, and quality of internet. Sometimes, when updates are enrolling, the platform glitches, breaks, or shuts down.
Anand Bala - PeerSpot reviewer
Reaserch Analyst at Zreya Wealth
Provides ease of communication and is a stable solution
We use the solution for our organization's internal and commercial communications The solution's most valuable feature is the ease of communication. We can schedule meetings without any network interruptions. It works fine on lower networks as well. They should reduce data consumption and…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The instant messaging and video meeting features in Microsoft Teams improve my productivity the most. Instant messaging allows for faster responses compared to email. With many colleagues working remotely, video meetings are often the only way to connect. I could even participate in my last meeting while driving to another city. Having meetings, with some people in a meeting room and others joining remotely, is also very useful."
"Sharing documents in real-time has been incredibly helpful."
"The tool's integration with OneNote and Power BI is good. The current version of Microsoft Teams is significantly more user-friendly compared to previous versions. I find it easy to handle any user needs and provide assistance. The device installation process is straightforward, and configuring it for users is not complicated. This seamless and user-friendly experience makes it easy to connect with everyone."
"We like it because it makes it easy to communicate, chat, make video calls, and schedule meetings with people."
"The initial setup process is straightforward for technical executives."
"It provides a collaborative space for efficient work processes."
"We are using Teams to call people to set meetings, record meetings, share documents — all communication now goes through Teams."
"Screen sharing and chat retention are the most valuable features of Microsoft Teams."
"It works fine on lower networks as well."
 

Cons

"The application crashing in Microsoft Teams affected productivity. If we could minimize that, productivity would increase."
"Whiteboard tool not embedded in the solution."
"There are a lot of creative people out there who can put some more UI capabilities in Microsoft Teams."
"There are a couple of faulty areas that need improvement."
"Microsoft Teams could improve the integration with Outlook because most of us are not using the last version of Outlook and it causes some issues."
"In addition the video conferencing is not as good as Zoom, which is a more powerful solution."
"Microsoft Teams does not have any features that Zoom, Skype, or Webex don't already have."
"One time the product was basically freezing. I couldn't send a message to my colleague for some reason."
"They should reduce data consumption and improve network connection for video calls."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's cost is high."
"The solution's pricing is average."
"The solution is part of enterprise Microsoft 365 licensing."
"The solution is priced high."
"I use Teams' free version."
"Microsoft Teams is a cheap solution because it's included in the Microsoft 365 suite."
"We have a license for the solution."
"It is a bit more than moderately expensive."
"It is a cost-efficient solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Construction Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business66
Midsize Enterprise45
Large Enterprise71
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Teams?
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Teams for us is the ability to share files from OneDrive seamlessly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Teams?
Regarding the license, the Microsoft 365 license I am taking is quite expensive, and every year it goes higher. The solution is expensive for Microsoft Teams as well.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Teams?
I installed Microsoft Teams on my laptop and phone. I faced a scenario where I disconnected the call from my laptop, but sometimes the call still came through on my phone. Sometimes this is making ...
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