Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
AroundvsMicrosoft Teams
Around is free; Microsoft Teams starts at $4/mo. Around is rated higher at 4.4/5 vs Microsoft Teams's 4.3/5.
Aroundvs Microsoft Teams
★ 4.4/5+0.1 vs Microsoft Teams
Only in Around
- ✦ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✦ Auto-framing
- ✦ Noise Cancellation
✓ Free planPart of Miro (80M+) users · est. 2020
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Microsoft Teamsvs Around
★ 4.3/5-0.1 vs Around
Only in Microsoft Teams
- ✦ Video Meetings
- ✦ Chat & Channels
- ✦ File Sharing
✓ Free planFrom $4/mo320M+ monthly active users · est. 2017
Try Microsoft Teams Free →Ratings Breakdown
Around
4.4/5 avg
G2 Score4.4/5
Capterra Score4.3/5
G2 Rating4.4/5
Microsoft Teams
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
AroundYes ✓
Microsoft TeamsYes ✓
Feature Comparison
Around uniquely offers Floating Video Bubbles, Auto-framing, Noise Cancellation. Microsoft Teams uniquely offers Video Meetings, Chat & Channels, File Sharing. Both share 2 features including Screen Sharing, Calendar Integration.
Feature
Around
Microsoft Teams
Screen Sharing
✓
✓
Calendar Integration
✓
✓
Floating Video Bubbles
✓
✗
Auto-framing
✓
✗
Noise Cancellation
✓
✗
Emoji Reactions
✓
✗
Lightweight
✓
✗
Low CPU Usage
✓
✗
Meeting Notes
✓
✗
Auto-mute on Typing
✓
✗
Spatial Audio
✓
✗
Background Blur
✓
✗
Music Mode
✓
✗
Quick Meetings
✓
✗
Miro Integration
✓
✗
Video Meetings
✗
✓
Chat & Channels
✗
✓
File Sharing
✗
✓
Recording & Transcription
✗
✓
Breakout Rooms
✗
✓
Whiteboard
✗
✓
Together Mode
✗
✓
Background Effects
✗
✓
Live Captions
✗
✓
Polls
✗
✓
Copilot AI
✗
✓
Apps & Bots
✗
✓
Phone System
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Around if you need:
- ✓ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✓ Auto-framing
- ✓ Noise Cancellation
- ✓ Emoji Reactions
- ✓ Lightweight
Choose Microsoft Teams if you need:
- ✓ Video Meetings
- ✓ Chat & Channels
- ✓ File Sharing
- ✓ Recording & Transcription
- ✓ Breakout Rooms
Pricing Comparison
Around is free; Microsoft Teams starts at $4/mo.
Around Plans
Free tier available
Free (via Miro)
Free- • Integrated in Miro
- • Audio/video calls
Microsoft Teams Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 100 participants
- • 60-min meetings
- • 5GB storage
Microsoft Teams EssentialsBest Value
$4/user/mo- • 300 participants
- • 30-hr meetings
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6/user/mo- • 300 participants
- • 1TB storage
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
$12.5/user/mo- • Desktop Office apps
- • Webinars
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