Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Microsoft TeamsvsAround
Microsoft Teams starts at $4/mo; Around is free. Around is rated higher at 4.4/5 vs Microsoft Teams's 4.3/5.
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
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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
Try Around Free →Ratings Breakdown
Microsoft Teams
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Around
4.4/5 avg
G2 Score4.4/5
Capterra Score4.3/5
G2 Rating4.4/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
Microsoft TeamsYes ✓
AroundYes ✓
Feature Comparison
Microsoft Teams uniquely offers Video Meetings, Chat & Channels, File Sharing. Around uniquely offers Floating Video Bubbles, Auto-framing, Noise Cancellation. Both share 2 features including Screen Sharing, Calendar Integration.
Feature
Microsoft Teams
Around
Screen Sharing
✓
✓
Calendar 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
✓
✗
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
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Microsoft Teams if you need:
- ✓ Video Meetings
- ✓ Chat & Channels
- ✓ File Sharing
- ✓ Recording & Transcription
- ✓ Breakout Rooms
Choose Around if you need:
- ✓ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✓ Auto-framing
- ✓ Noise Cancellation
- ✓ Emoji Reactions
- ✓ Lightweight
Pricing Comparison
Microsoft Teams starts at $4/mo; Around is free.
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
Around Plans
Free tier available
Free (via Miro)
Free- • Integrated in Miro
- • Audio/video calls
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