Compare Microsoft Teams and SoWork
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.7% 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
(18,522)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
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SoWork
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
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Teams excels in providing a comprehensive suite of collaboration tools, combining chat, video meetings, and file sharing all in one platform. Users appreciate features like group chat, notifications, and screen sharing, which enhance team organization and connectivity, especially for remote work.
- Users say that SoWork stands out for its unique approach to virtual office environments, fostering spontaneous and casual conversations among team members. This has significantly improved internal communication, making it feel more like a physical office space, which many users find refreshing.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Teams has a more extensive user base and a higher overall satisfaction score, indicating a more robust support system and community. This is reflected in the numerous recent reviews praising its accessibility across devices and the ease of integrating other Microsoft tools.
- According to verified reviews, SoWork users highlight its impressive ease of setup and administration, with many finding the onboarding process straightforward. This is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking for a quick and effective solution to enhance team collaboration.
- G2 reviewers report that while Microsoft Teams has a broader range of features, some users feel it can be overwhelming at times, especially for those new to the platform. In contrast, SoWork's focused features and user-friendly interface are often praised for their simplicity and effectiveness.
- Users say that Microsoft Teams offers a higher level of integration with other Microsoft products, which can be a significant advantage for organizations already using tools like OneDrive and SharePoint. However, SoWork's unique features, such as topic chat and engaging graphics, provide a fresh alternative that appeals to teams seeking a more interactive experience.
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
13,733
9.3
44
Ease of Use
8.8
13,965
9.3
46
Ease of Setup
9.0
4,361
9.6
31
Ease of Admin
8.7
2,458
9.5
26
Quality of Support
8.6
11,088
9.7
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
2,452
10.0
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
13,096
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
8904
Not enough data
8.7
9119
Not enough data
8.4
8443
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
8396
Not enough data
9.0
8367
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
8116
Not enough data
8.8
8324
Not enough data
8.7
7327
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
1011
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.0
985
Not enough data
8.3
979
Not enough data
8.0
969
Not enough data
8.0
966
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.0
575
Not enough data
8.0
563
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
8010
|
Verified
9.6
23
9.1
5675
|
Verified
9.2
24
Feature Not Available
9.0
22
9.2
6152
|
Verified
9.2
24
Feature Not Available
9.1
24
Meeting Coordination
9.0
7637
|
Verified
9.0
23
8.9
6954
|
Verified
8.9
23
8.8
7153
|
Verified
9.3
23
8.9
5630
|
Verified
9.5
23
Software Type
8.8
7244
|
Verified
7.0
22
8.7
5275
|
Verified
9.5
23
9.1
5893
|
Verified
9.0
24
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
7.8
677
Not enough data
7.9
677
Not enough data
7.8
653
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
112
Not enough data
8.8
121
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
8.7
120
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
115
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
8.1
108
Not enough data
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
8.2
113
Not enough data
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
8.7
110
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
8.2
102
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
115
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
9.3%
Financial Services
3.6%
Education Management
3.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Other
62.9%
Computer Software
22.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Computer Games
6.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.0%
Accounting
4.0%
Other
52.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the use of Microsoft teams?
19 Comments
DB
Collaboration Read more
What software do you need for Microsoft teams?
18 Comments
DK
To use Microsoft Teams effectively, you typically need the following software and components:
Microsoft Teams Application: You can download and install...Read more
What are Microsoft teams features?
12 Comments
NS
most used features in my work place
text based chat
video calling
team meetingsRead more
SoWork has no discussions with answers
