Estimated monthly cost comparison — not just the headline price
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Quick Take
Microsoft Teams has the lower estimated monthly cost (~54%)
Based on advertised price plus documented recurring fees, not your exact usage.
Best for Microsoft Teams
Bundled with Microsoft 365. 'Free' for M365 subscribers, but standalone and add-ons (Rooms, Phone, W
Best for Zoom
Video conferencing and collaboration platform. Free plan has a 40-minute meeting limit. Add-ons for
Bundled with Microsoft 365. 'Free' for M365 subscribers, but standalone and add-...
Advertised
$4
/month
Estimated monthly cost
$74
/month (illustrative)
Teams Phone System
Voice calling requires Teams Phone at $8/user/mo + calling plan $12/user/mo. Total: $20/user/mo for ...
Teams Rooms
Conference room integration: $40/room/mo for Teams Rooms Pro. 10 rooms = $400/mo....
Teams Premium
AI meeting recap, custom branding, advanced webinars: $10/user/mo add-on. Not included in any M365 p...
Video conferencing and collaboration platform. Free plan has a 40-minute meeting...
Advertised
$13.32
/month
Estimated monthly cost
$161.32
/month (illustrative)
40-Minute Free Meeting Limit
Free plan limits group meetings (3+ participants) to 40 minutes. Meetings cut off abruptly. Must res...
Zoom Phone Add-On
Zoom Phone (VOIP) is NOT included in any Workplace plan. Metered at $10/user/mo or Unlimited at $15/...
Zoom Rooms Add-On
Conference room hardware/software integration costs $49/room/mo. A 10-room office adds $490/mo. Hard...
Webinar & Events Add-On
Zoom Webinars start at $79/mo/license (500 attendees). Zoom Events at $99/mo. These are per-license,...
Cloud Recording Storage
Workplace Business includes limited cloud storage. Additional storage packs cost extra. Heavy record...
Microsoft Teams advertises $4/mo. Zoom advertises $13.32/mo.
Microsoft Teams has 3 documented hidden fees. Zoom has 5.
Microsoft Teams confidence: 76%. Zoom confidence: 83%.
| Metric | Microsoft Teams | Zoom | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertised Price | $4/mo | $13.32/mo | Microsoft Teams |
| Estimated Monthly Cost | $74/mo | $161.32/mo | Microsoft Teams |
| Recurring Extra Fees | +$70/mo | +$148/mo | Microsoft Teams |
| One-Time Costs | $0 | $0 | — |
| # Documented Fees | 3 | 5 | — |
| Pricing Tiers | 0 | 4 | — |
| Affiliate Program | None | No public affiliate program | — |
Microsoft Teams advertises $4/mo and Zoom advertises $13.32/mo. Microsoft Teams has 3 documented extra fees (recurring: +$70/mo), while Zoom has 5 (recurring: +$148/mo). On these illustrative assumptions, Microsoft Teams has the lower estimated monthly cost (about 54% less). Your real cost depends on seats and usage — use the calculator for your numbers.
Microsoft Teams has 3 documented extra fees: Teams Phone System, Teams Rooms, Teams Premium. Recurring fees add roughly $70/mo on top of the $4/mo advertised price.
Zoom has 5 documented extra fees: 40-Minute Free Meeting Limit, Zoom Phone Add-On, Zoom Rooms Add-On, Webinar & Events Add-On, Cloud Recording Storage. Recurring fees add roughly $148/mo on top of the $13.32/mo advertised price.
Choose Microsoft Teams if: Bundled with Microsoft 365. 'Free' for M365 subscribers, but standalone and add-ons (Rooms, Phone, W. Choose Zoom if: Video conferencing and collaboration platform. Free plan has a 40-minute meeting limit. Add-ons for . The right choice depends on your team size, usage volume, and which features you need most.
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