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Compare Microsoft Teams and SoWork 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
$15.00 1 Per Person Per Month
Microsoft Teams
Star Rating
(17,584)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
Learn more about Microsoft TeamsSoWork
Star Rating
(50)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 Per Person Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Teams excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to SoWork. Users appreciate the platform's ability to integrate chat, video calls, and file sharing into one cohesive experience, making it easier to connect and collaborate with team members.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Teams has a robust user base with over 16,000 reviews, indicating a wealth of feedback and a strong community. This contrasts sharply with SoWork, which has only 50 reviews, suggesting that Teams may offer a more tested and reliable solution for users.
- Users say that Microsoft Teams provides a seamless experience for conference meetings and client calls, with features like transcripts and calendar integration that enhance productivity. In comparison, while SoWork offers unique features for casual communication, such as the ability to "walk" to colleagues for spontaneous chats, it may not meet the same level of professional functionality.
- Reviewers mention that SoWork shines in fostering informal communication among team members, which has been a game-changer for some users. They highlight the platform's engaging features, like topic chat and graphics, which enhance the virtual office experience. However, this focus on casual interaction may not appeal to all users, especially those in more formal business environments.
- Users appreciate the ease of setup and administration in both platforms, with SoWork receiving slightly higher ratings in these areas. However, Microsoft Teams still offers a user-friendly onboarding process that many find intuitive, making it accessible for teams of all sizes.
- According to recent feedback, Microsoft Teams is praised for its comprehensive support and integration capabilities, which are crucial for larger enterprises. In contrast, SoWork's support is also highly rated, but its smaller market presence may limit the breadth of resources available for users seeking assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Teams
Teams Essentials
$4.80
1 User Per Month
- 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.
SoWork
Premium
$15.00
1 Per Person Per Month
For high-performance teams.
Everything in Basic, plus:
- Unlimited AI meeting summaries and action item generation
- Meeting recordings
- Office Analytics
Free Trial
Microsoft Teams
No trial information availableSoWork
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
13,072
9.2
44
Ease of Use
8.8
13,246
9.3
46
Ease of Setup
9.0
3,692
9.6
31
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,034
9.5
26
Quality of Support
8.6
10,520
9.7
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,008
10.0
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
12,502
9.7
46
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.9
8735
Not enough data
8.7
8991
Not enough data
8.4
8362
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
8285
Not enough data
8.9
8224
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
8028
Not enough data
8.8
8255
Not enough data
8.7
7242
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
982
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.0
963
Not enough data
8.3
960
Not enough data
7.9
950
Not enough data
8.0
950
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.9
554
Not enough data
8.0
549
Not enough data
Visual Tools
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
37
Office Customization
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
9.4
41
Not enough data
9.6
40
Guest Tools
Not enough data
7.9
35
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
9.1
39
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
6.4
37
Agentic AI - Virtual Workspaces
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
7809
|
Verified
9.6
23
9.1
5574
|
Verified
9.2
24
Feature Not Available
9.0
22
9.2
5756
|
Verified
9.2
24
Feature Not Available
9.1
24
Meeting Coordination
9.0
7363
|
Verified
9.0
23
8.9
6826
|
Verified
8.9
23
8.8
7073
|
Verified
9.3
23
8.9
5539
|
Verified
9.5
23
Software Type
8.8
7134
|
Verified
7.0
22
8.7
5227
|
Verified
9.5
23
9.1
5774
|
Verified
9.0
24
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
7.8
644
Not enough data
7.8
639
Not enough data
7.8
636
Not enough data
Core Features
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.7
20
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.8
21
Additional Features-
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.8
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interoperability
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
9.0
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
8.5
107
Not enough data
8.7
112
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
111
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
108
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
8.1
105
Not enough data
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
8.2
110
Not enough data
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
8.7
105
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
8.2
100
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
107
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Teams and SoWork are categorized as Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
Microsoft Teams is categorized as Business Instant Messaging and AI Note-Taking Software
SoWork is categorized as Virtual Workspaces and Team Building
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Teams
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SoWork
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Computer Software
9.2%
Financial Services
3.7%
Education Management
3.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Other
62.9%
Computer Software
22.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.0%
Computer Games
6.0%
Logistics and Supply Chain
4.0%
Other
52.0%
Discussions
What is the use of Microsoft teams?
17 Comments
AP
Teams can be used to conduct meeting as well as chats can be accessed.Read more
What software do you need for Microsoft teams?
17 Comments
AG
You need Office 365 to use Microsoft Teams.Read more
What are Microsoft teams features?
11 Comments
DB
Chat, video conferencing, team collaboration.Read more
SoWork has no discussions with answers
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