# Microsoft Teams vs Signal Comparison

| | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 19,071 | 454 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $4.80 1 User Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Teams

Pros:
- Team Collaboration (895 reviews)
- Ease of Use (845 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Loading (418 reviews)
- Performance Issues (265 reviews)

### Signal

Pros:
- Security (53 reviews)
- Ease of Use (33 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (14 reviews)
- File Sharing Issues (7 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (14189 reviews) | 8.9 (282 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (14431 reviews) | 9.0 (288 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (4775 reviews) | 9.3 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (2818 reviews) | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (11434 reviews) | 8.5 (233 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (2838 reviews) | 9.4 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (13475 reviews) | 8.3 (251 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Teams

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Teams Essentials

Price: $4.80 1 User Per Month

Key Features:
- Seamless integration with Exchange: Teams Essentials works with On-Premises or Hosted Exchange so that Office clients can get Teams in the cloud.
-  Upgraded online meetings: Provide professional features like virtual backgrounds, screen sharing, and recording from any device for your clients.
- Fully-enabled dynamic chats: Keep conversations going internally or externally with continuous chat, searchable history, and in-app file sharing and collaboration.

[Learn more about Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Signal

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Instant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Teams** | 8.5/10 | 10580 |
| **Signal** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 8.9 (9018 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | 8.7 (9210 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 8.4 (8512 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | 9.0 (8483 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | 9.0 (8469 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | 8.8 (8208 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Application** | 8.8 (8387 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 8.7 (7392 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | 8.2 (1044 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | 8.1 (1006 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Smart Notifications** | 8.4 (1003 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | 8.0 (990 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | 8.1 (981 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.0 (594 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.1 (579 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Teams** | 8.8/10 | 10448 |
| **Signal** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | 9.0 (8162 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Presentations** | 9.1 (5767 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | 9.2 (6422 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Hand Raising** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | 9.0 (7858 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recording** | 8.9 (7051 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Participant Permissions** | 8.8 (7211 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **One-Click Join** | 8.9 (5698 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | 8.8 (7339 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Application** | 8.7 (5333 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Application** | 9.1 (6002 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.8 (713 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.9 (718 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.9 (677 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI Note-Taking Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Teams** | 8.6/10 | 209 |
| **Signal** | N/A | N/A |

#### Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Action Item extraction** | 8.6 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Summary Generation** | 8.9 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Speech-to-text Transcription** | 8.8 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Team-based Access** | 8.7 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Language and Accent Support** | 8.2 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.4 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.7 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Semantic Search** | 8.1 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Speaker Recognition** | 8.7 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Teams** | N/A | N/A |
| **Signal** | 8.6/10 | 12 |

#### Encryption

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Messaging Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **File Transfer Encryption** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Document Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Full-Disk Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Microsoft Teams (3):** [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), [AI Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-note-taking-software)

**Unique to Signal (1):** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Teams | Signal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 22.1% | 66.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.4% | 22.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 39.5% | 11.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Teams

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.2%
- **Computer Software:** 9.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.7%
- **Education Management:** 3.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.5%
- **Higher Education:** 3.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Accounting:** 2.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Insurance:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 49.7%

#### Signal

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.6%
- **Computer Software:** 9.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.1%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.2%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 50.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft Teams

- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56418 reviews)
- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48055 reviews)
- [Slack](https://www.g2.com/products/slack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (39087 reviews)
- [Webex Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-webex-suite/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18898 reviews)
- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12528 reviews)
- [Otter.ai](https://www.g2.com/products/otter-ai/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (495 reviews)
- [Rocket.Chat](https://www.g2.com/products/rocket-chat/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (374 reviews)
- [Zoho Cliq](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-cliq/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Lark](https://www.g2.com/products/lark-lark/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (179 reviews)
- [GoTo Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-meeting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17099 reviews)

### Alternatives to Signal

- [BBM Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/bbm-enterprise/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Keeper Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/keeper-password-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1197 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (412 reviews)
- [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (207 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [FileVault](https://www.g2.com/products/filevault/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Microsoft BitLocker](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-bitlocker/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (25 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Teams

- Title: [What is the use of Microsoft teams?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-microsoft-teams) — 20 comments, 6 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Collaboration "
- Title: [What software do you need for Microsoft teams?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-do-you-need-for-microsoft-teams) — 19 comments, 10 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "To use Microsoft Teams effectively, you typically need the following software and components:

Microsoft Teams Application: You can download and install..."
- Title: [What are Microsoft teams features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-microsoft-teams-features) — 13 comments, 4 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "most used features in my work place
text based chat
video calling
team meetings"
- Title: [Does it integrate with gmail](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15479-does-it-integrate-with-gmail) — 9 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [Is there a way to mute notifcations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33039-is-there-a-way-to-mute-notifcations) — 7 comments, 4 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "If you go to "Channel notifications" in your settings, you can adjust notifications (and turn most of them off). "

### Signal

- Title: [Is Signal app really safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-signal-app-really-safe) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes it is "
- Title: [What is the signal app used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-signal-app-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Communication "
- Title: [Is Signal private messenger legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-signal-private-messenger-legit) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it's encrypted and private."
- Title: [Would you prefer signal or whatsapp?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-you-prefer-signal-or-whatsapp) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Personally, Signal would be my choice. Far more modern and intuitive than WhatsApp, with end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp has been known to have issues with..."
- Title: [What’s the future for signal?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-future-for-signal) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Signal will grow more if whatsapp will make mistakes in future."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-teams-vs-open-whisper-systems-signal)