Microsoft Teams vs Google Chat
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Video Conferencing Software for Business (2026) and The 11 Best Team Communication Tools. Last verified June 5, 2026.
The short answer
Microsoft Teams ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #5) for Business buyers choosing video conferencing tools (Zoom vs Teams vs Google Meet vs Webex) / Remote and hybrid teams choosing a messaging and collaboration platform. Best for businesses in the Microsoft ecosystem, combining chat, meetings, and file sharing.
At a glance
| Microsoft Teams | Google Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Video Conferencing Software for Business (2026) | #5 / The 11 Best Team Communication Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Microsoft 365 integrated collaboration | Teams using Google Workspace |
| Pricing | $ ($4 to $12.50/user/mo) | $ ($6 to $18/user/mo) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | Mountain View, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2017 |
Microsoft Teams
Best for businesses in the Microsoft ecosystem, combining chat, meetings, and file sharing.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-softwareSee full entry in The 11 Best Video Conferencing Software for Business (2026)
Google Chat
Best for Google Workspace users due to seamless integration.
workspace.google.com/products/chat/Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.