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Compare Microsoft Teams and Twist 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
Free
Microsoft Teams
Star Rating
(17,883)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
Learn more about Microsoft TeamsTwist
Star Rating
(37)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Teams excels in providing a comprehensive communication platform, seamlessly integrating chat, video meetings, and file sharing. Users appreciate how it organizes team communication, making it easier to manage multiple tasks without juggling different tools.
- Users say that Twist stands out for its structured, thread-based communication, which helps keep conversations organized by topic. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams that prefer a calmer approach to messaging, allowing for thoughtful discussions without the pressure of immediate replies.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Teams offers a quick and intuitive setup process, with many highlighting the ease of scheduling meetings and calls. This efficiency is a significant advantage for teams looking to get started without a steep learning curve.
- According to verified reviews, Twist is praised for its ability to reduce notification anxiety, as it defaults to less aggressive alerts. This feature is appreciated by users who prefer a more relaxed communication style, making it suitable for teams that value thoughtful engagement over rapid responses.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Microsoft Teams has a robust feature set, it may feel overwhelming for smaller teams or those not needing extensive functionalities. Some users express a desire for a more streamlined experience tailored to their specific needs.
- Users report that while Twist is effective for small businesses and teams, it may lack some advanced features found in Microsoft Teams, such as high-quality video conferencing and extensive integrations, which can be crucial for larger organizations or those with complex workflows.
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.
Twist
Free
Free
For teams who want to try out Twist for as long as they like with as many members as they need.
- Searchable history, up to 1 month of your team’s most recent messages
- Up to 5 integrations with the apps your team already uses
- 5GB total file storage
Free Trial
Microsoft Teams
No trial information availableTwist
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
13,271
8.4
21
Ease of Use
8.8
13,464
8.7
21
Ease of Setup
9.0
3,901
9.1
13
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,109
8.1
6
Quality of Support
8.6
10,697
8.6
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,083
8.6
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
12,699
8.9
21
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
8.9
8803
8.6
14
8.7
9044
8.1
14
8.4
8396
8.2
15
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
8332
7.5
8
8.9
8281
6.5
8
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
8065
8.1
12
8.8
8281
8.3
12
8.7
7286
7.2
12
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
1000
6.4
6
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.0
975
5.8
6
8.3
970
7.5
6
8.0
965
7.7
5
8.0
962
7.3
5
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.0
568
Not enough data
8.0
561
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
7875
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
5613
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
5866
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.0
7451
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
6869
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
7103
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
5576
|
Verified
Not enough data
Software Type
8.8
7184
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
5250
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
5813
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
7.9
661
Not enough data
7.9
655
Not enough data
7.8
648
Not enough data
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
8.5
108
Not enough data
8.7
115
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
113
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
109
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
8.1
106
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
106
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
8.2
101
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
109
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Teams and Twist are categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Unique Categories
Microsoft Teams is categorized as Video Conferencing and AI Note-Taking Software
Twist has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Teams
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Twist
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
3.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Other
62.9%
Marketing and Advertising
11.5%
Computer Software
11.5%
Entertainment
7.7%
Wine and Spirits
3.8%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
3.8%
Other
61.5%
Discussions
What software do you need for Microsoft teams?
17 Comments
AG
You need Office 365 to use Microsoft Teams.Read more
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 are Microsoft teams features?
11 Comments
DB
Chat, video conferencing, team collaboration.Read more
Twist has no discussions with answers
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