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Microsoft Teams Essentials

Online meetings and team chat for businesses that want to keep their existing email and other software.

What it is

Teams Essentials gives a small business a dedicated place for online meetings and conversations. It can suit a team that needs collaboration tools without moving to a full Microsoft 365 subscription.

What you can do

  • Online video and audio meetings
  • Team conversations and collaboration
  • A separate subscription for meetings and chat

Check before you choose

  • It does not include a business email mailbox or desktop Office apps.
  • Check whether your existing Microsoft 365 plan already includes Teams.
  • We can check how the available Teams plan works with your current accounts and email.

More information

Common questions

Do I need a full Microsoft 365 plan to use Teams Essentials?

No. Teams Essentials is available separately. Check how the plan works with your existing Microsoft accounts and whether you already have Teams included in another subscription.