Beth Axe
Arts and Crafts, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“user-friendly”
Pros
Getting a meeting going with colleagues, friends or family takes hardly any time at all which is something I really appreciate. The overall look and layout of Teams also feels well put together. It's very user-friendly so a wide range of people can use it without much trouble and that kind of accessibility really matters today.
Cons
Every now and then the connection gets a little unstable but aside from that I personally haven't come across any real downsides.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Mihail Nikolov
Computer Networking, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“nice design”
Pros
It's a solid app for chatting and video calls and I've been using it for many years without any major issues.
Cons
Does the job well although parts of the program can feel a little outdated from time to time.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
7
Juan Carlos Henao Melo
Writing and Editing, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“tools and interface is nice”
Pros
App and its tools are simple to use and the interface feels flexible, clean and well integrated.
Cons
The part I liked least about Skipe is that it doesn't offer enough automation in its functions for project presentations.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
6
Pedro León Gómez
Computer Software, 500+ employees
More than a year
“all-in-one product!”
Pros
Having all my communication in one place is probably the biggest advantage of Microsoft Teams. I can handle meetings, calls, chats and everything else from the same platform which makes day-to-day work much more organized. It also connects really well with other Microsoft tools as well as third-party apps. Also, the AI features through Copilot help automate a lot of tasks and processes which saves time and reduces manual work.
Cons
One thing I still miss when using Microsoft Teams is the option to open multiple instances especially when I need to work across different tenants or clients. I would also like to see better performance on mobile devices.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Anonymous
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“great tool”
Pros
Working with Microsoft Teams has been a solid experience because it fits neatly into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It brings chat, video meetings and file sharing together in one central place which helps keep communication organized and improves team productivity. The platform also includes strong security and compliance capabilities making it a reliable option for industries that need strict data protection.
Cons
Getting started can be a bit overwhelming since the interface often feels cluttered especially for new users so there is definitely a learning curve. It can also be demanding on system resources which may cause performance problems on devices with weaker hardware. If an organization is not heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, Teams may not offer as much value as some standalone alternatives.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Paula Louw
Food & Beverages, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“I liked it”
Pros
Using it feels very simple and it works well for scheduling meetings. The chat features are interactive and make collaboration more engaging.
Cons
The Task Manager inside the Teams tab feels somewhat restricted especially since each task is capped at 20 checklist items. I also run into audio problems fairly often when using AirPods during calls.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Mareedu Lokesh Siva Sai Ram
Staffing and Recruiting, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“works well”
Pros
Right from its launch, Skype stood out as one of the best options and still feels powerful in what it offers.
Cons
Compared with some other software, Skype felt a little slower at times.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
7
Elissa Steckler
Law Practice, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“instant chats!”
Pros
Using it feels very simple and I can message my team right away without any hassle.
Cons
One thing it's missing is a re-notification for unread messages.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Sri Pamungkas
Food Production, 500+ employees
More than a year
“saves trips and time”
Pros
Skype has been my go-to for staying in touch with friends overseas and handling interviews or calls without needing to drive or fly to the office. It's been a big help in saving both time and money.
Cons
It can be fairly demanding on RAM and can also use up a lot of data.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Ivan Feric
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“worldwide calling that delivers”
Pros
Being able to call pretty much any number worldwide, whether it's a mobile or a landline, is a really useful feature.
Cons
Something to keep in mind is the connection fee, it's charged on every call, even if the call only lasts a second.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
James Fan
Music, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“well-designed chat search”
Pros
Microsoft Teams stands out to me because of its well-designed layout. It's simple to find recent chats and the search bar does a good job of pulling up key terms so I can jump straight to a specific message. For example, if I search for a word like "terms," it looks through chats and messages that contain it which is really helpful.
Cons
I really wish it had an option to clear the entire call log history in one go. Having to remove each call one by one is pretty frustrating.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Emanuele Fornasier
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“dependable !!”
Pros
It covers most of the everyday communication needs I have at work. I mainly rely on it for chatting instantly with co-workers and for quick alignment calls.
Cons
At times, the call quality could be better and there are occasions when messages come through with a delay.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Maryna Romriell
Retail, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“convenient chats and mentions”
Pros
Everything feels very convenient to use. Being able to mention people in chats is really helpful and having multiple chats going at once makes communication much more organized. The video chat option is also a feature I really enjoy.
Cons
The picture quality could definitely be better especially when more than 10 people are in the call.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Amin Ghorbanpour
Higher Education, 500+ employees
More than a year
“very user friendly”
Pros
Skype has been one of the most dependable options for video conferencing and international video calls. It also lets you share your screen and send messages while the call is happening which makes it very practical.
Cons
When compared with some other video calling apps, Skype tends to use more data and needs a stronger internet connection to work well.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
9
Liezel Terso
Hospitality, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“keeps teams aligned”
Pros
One thing I love most about Microsoft Teams is how well it supports collaboration. Features like real-time document editing and built-in communication tools help keep teamwork efficient, connected and organized.
Cons
At this point, there really isn't anything I dislike about Microsoft Teams. As you spend more time with it, it becomes more adaptive to navigate and easier to use to its full potential.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Nathan Cross
Wholesale, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“updates disrupt meeting access”
Pros
When everything is running properly, it's fantastic. Getting meetings set up and joining them is pretty simple, unless there's a glitch or someone involved isn't very comfortable with technology.
Cons
There are times when everything is ready to go and then an update kicks in and you have to rush to sign back in and get set up again. Locating meetings also isn't as adaptive as it should be unless you remember to check the calendar because once you accept a meeting invite, the message disappears.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer Support
7
Functionality
7
Kuga K
Financial Services, 500+ employees
More than a year
“big upgrade from skype”
Pros
Switching over from Skype felt like a major step up. It's much more user-friendly, with clickable links, visible chat history and reactions that are actually convenient to follow. Having meeting history, calendar access and contacts all together in one app has been really useful.
Cons
Every now and then, joining a meeting through the app doesn't work properly so I end up having to use the browser instead.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Kirti Verma
Automotive, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Easy to use”
Pros
Teams has been the most useful tool for working closely with teammates, whether it's through chat or audio and video calls. One feature I really appreciate is screen sharing especially the option to share just a specific window instead of showing the whole screen.
Cons
One limitation is the recording feature only works when the call has been scheduled through the calendar. If the call is started directly, there's no option to record it.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
7
Noah Waldner
Construction, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“It's good!”
Pros
The part I appreciate most about Teams is how file sharing and sending are built right in.
Cons
Calling is the area that feels the least polished. It still doesn't seem fully figured out and could use a bit more work.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Aaron Blocher-Rubin
Non-Profit Organization Management, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“powerful teams and 365 integration”
Pros
This is an amazing app. It comes with a huge range of features and while it does take some time to dig into everything and tailor the workflows, it's incredibly powerful and ties in really well with the rest of Microsoft 365.
Cons
Teams is important for organizations to manage who can create individual teams so things don't get out of hand. A good example would be limiting it to one team per department to avoid unnecessary sprawl.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10