| Conversations | Teams (channels), DMs, threads, reactions, pins, @team / @everyone | Channels, DMs, threads, reactions, pins | Teams and channels, chats, threaded posts, reactions |
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| Project structure | Projects and sub-projects under each team, each with its own conversation and files (native) | Organized by channels; project tracking through Lists, canvases, or integrations (varies by plan) | Organized by teams and channels; task planning through Planner and other Microsoft 365 apps |
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| Tasks and timeline | Built-in tasks with List, Board, and Timeline (Gantt) views | Through Lists or third-party apps (varies by plan) | Through Planner and other Microsoft 365 apps |
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| Files | Up to 1.5 GB per file, PDF and video preview, external share links, per-project file lists | File sharing in conversations; storage and retention vary by plan | Stored in SharePoint / OneDrive; storage depends on the Microsoft 365 plan |
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| Languages | App in Japanese, English, Hindi, and Indonesian; message translation; meeting transcription and translation (subscription) | Multilingual interface, including Japanese | Multilingual interface, including Japanese; translated meeting captions require Teams Premium or similar licensing |
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| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, desktop, iOS, Android | Web, desktop, iOS, Android |
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| Sign-in and admin | Microsoft / Google / email code; invitation-only spaces with owner, admin, member, and guest roles | SAML SSO and advanced admin controls on higher-tier plans | Microsoft Entra ID and the Microsoft 365 admin center |
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| Pricing | Requires verification (subscriptions in preparation) | Free plan (90 days of message history) and paid plans | Free version and paid Microsoft 365 plans |