# Microsoft Teams vs Ryver Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Microsoft Teams excels in integration with Microsoft 365, making it a seamless choice for organizations already using those tools. Users appreciate how this integration enhances communication and collaboration, particularly for remote teams.
- **Users say** that Ryver stands out for its combination of messaging and built-in task management, which simplifies collaboration. Reviewers highlight that being able to chat and manage tasks within the same app saves time and keeps teams aligned.
- **According to verified reviews** , Microsoft Teams is praised for its user-friendly navigation and effective presentation capabilities, making it a solid choice for meetings and remote work. Users find it easy to use, which contributes to a smoother workflow.
- **Reviewers mention** that Ryver offers a unique approach to business communication with its inbuilt AI, allowing teams to communicate through multiple channels. This feature is particularly beneficial for fast-paced environments where efficient coordination is crucial.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that while both platforms have similar star ratings, Microsoft Teams has a significantly larger user base and more recent reviews, indicating a higher level of satisfaction and reliability among its users.
- **Users report** that Ryver's support for scaling business communication is commendable, with many appreciating the ease of use and the ability to manage tasks effectively. However, it faces challenges in market presence compared to the more widely adopted Microsoft Teams.



| | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 19,004 | 160 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $4.80 1 User Per Month | $69.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Teams

Pros:
- Team Collaboration (896 reviews)
- Ease of Use (845 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Loading (418 reviews)
- Performance Issues (266 reviews)

### Ryver

Pros:
- Team Collaboration (5 reviews)
- Communication (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)
- Missing Features (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (14137 reviews) | 8.6 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (14379 reviews) | 8.7 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (4730 reviews) | 8.8 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (2786 reviews) | 8.5 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (11392 reviews) | 8.7 (108 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (2803 reviews) | 8.8 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (13425 reviews) | 8.9 (132 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

### Ryver

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: $69.00

Description: Designed for Small Teams

Key Features:
- Up to 12 USERS
- Unlimited Chat
- Unlimited File Sharing

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ryver/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Instant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Teams** | 8.5/10 | 10553 |
| **Ryver** | 8.4/10 | 77 |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 8.9 (9000 reviews) | 8.8 (71 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | 8.7 (9194 reviews) | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.4 (8500 reviews) | 8.2 (66 reviews) | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | 9.0 (8465 reviews) | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | 9.0 (8452 reviews) | 7.7 (37 reviews) | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | 8.8 (8190 reviews) | 7.9 (68 reviews) | 
| **Web Application** | 8.8 (8372 reviews) | 9.0 (65 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.7 (7378 reviews) | 8.5 (46 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | 8.2 (1034 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | 8.1 (996 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Smart Notifications** | 8.3 (995 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | 8.0 (981 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | 8.1 (974 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.0 (588 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.1 (573 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Task Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Teams** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ryver** | 9.1/10 | 21 |

#### Task Creation

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Due Dates** | Not enough data | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | 9.5 (18 reviews) | 
| **Mass Updates** | Not enough data | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 

#### Task Management

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **To-Do Lists** | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Teams** | 8.8/10 | 10384 |
| **Ryver** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | 9.0 (8139 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Presentations** | 9.1 (5751 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | 9.2 (6388 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Hand Raising** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | 9.0 (7835 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recording** | 8.9 (7037 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Participant Permissions** | 8.8 (7203 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **One-Click Join** | 8.9 (5685 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | 8.8 (7325 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Application** | 8.7 (5320 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Application** | 9.1 (5986 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.8 (705 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.9 (708 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.9 (670 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI Note-Taking Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Teams** | 8.6/10 | 207 |
| **Ryver** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Action Item extraction** | 8.6 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Summary Generation** | 8.9 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Speech-to-text Transcription** | 8.8 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Team-based Access** | 8.7 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Language and Accent Support** | 8.2 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.4 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.7 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Semantic Search** | 8.2 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Speaker Recognition** | 8.7 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging)

**Unique to Microsoft Teams (2):** [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 Ryver (1):** [Task Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/task-management-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Teams | Ryver | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 22.1% | 66.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.4% | 25.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 39.5% | 8.5% | 

### 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%

#### Ryver

- **Computer Software:** 11.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.0%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.6%
- **Online Media:** 2.6%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.0%
- **Design:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 47.7%

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## Alternatives

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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) — 19 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) — 18 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) — 12 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). "

### Ryver

No discussions available for this product.

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