Microsoft Teams vs Loom Pricing (2026)
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Microsoft Teams vs Loom

Communication pricing comparison · 2026

Microsoft Teams pricing ranges from $0–$22/user/month, while Loom ranges from $0–$20/user/month. Microsoft Teams is typically 60% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams pricing ranges from free to $22 per user per month as of March 2026.
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$0 $399
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Loom
Loom is a video messaging platform that helps teams communicate asynchronously through qui
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$0 $399
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Loom saves $399 vs Microsoft · 25 seats
Cheapest $0
Spread 100%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$1.8K/yr
year 1 license · $6/seat
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$399/yr
Vendr · n=344
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$0/yr
Vendr · n=0 · limited data avg 10% negotiated
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 3 sourced facts
Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 8 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
No hidden costs documented
3 documented
  • Creator Lite Deprecation — Unexpected Seat Upgrades
    $15–$24/user/month per Creator Lite user upgraded
    1 source
  • Annual-Only Billing (No Monthly Option)
    $180–$288/user/year committed upfront
    1 source
  • Seat Added Without Clear Confirmation
    $15–$24/user/month per unintended seat addition
    1 source
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.5/5 (5)
Trustpilot
1.5/5 (25)
Best for
Individuals and small groups getting started
Watch out
Billing and account access issues - unable to resolve charges or login problems
TrustRadius
9.6/5 (181)
Trustpilot
2.1/5 (25)
Best for
Individual creators and small teams trying async video
Watch out
Desktop app crashes frequently and is unreliable
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Communication

Microsoft Teams

$0–$22
/user/month
6 plans · Free tier
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Communication

Loom

$0–$20
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Microsoft Teams and Loom both operate in the communication category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Microsoft Teams Loom
Microsoft Teams (Free) Free /user/month Free /user/month
Microsoft Teams Essentials $4 /user/month Custom
Microsoft 365 Business Basic $6 /user/month Custom
Microsoft 365 Business Standard $12.50 /user/month Custom
Microsoft 365 Business Premium $22 /user/month
Microsoft Teams Enterprise (E3/E5) Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Microsoft Teams

3 scenarios
$40/month ($480/year)
10-Person Startup
$300/month ($3,600/year)
50-Person Business
$2,100/month ($25,200/year)
100-Person Company with Phone
$6 Basic + $15 Phone per user

Loom

3 scenarios
$2,880/year ($240/month, 10 seats)
10-Person Product Team (Business + AI, Annual)
$7,200
50-Person Engineering Team (Business, Annual)
$9,000/year (50 seats, with volume discount)
~$1,440/year for a 20-person nonprofit team (75% discount estimate)
Nonprofit Organization (Atlassian Community License)

Market Intelligence

Microsoft Teams

Median annual cost
$399
Based on
344 deals

Loom

Average negotiated discount
10%

What Users Say

Microsoft Teams

Trustpilot
1.5/5 (25)
TrustRadius
8.5/10 (5)
Top complaints
  • Billing and account access issues - unable to resolve charges or login problems
  • Poor customer support - difficult to reach human agents, AI chat unhelpful
  • Subscription complexity - hard to cancel or manage subscriptions

Loom

Trustpilot
2.1/5 (25)
TrustRadius
9.6/10 (181)
Top complaints
  • Desktop app crashes frequently and is unreliable
  • Videos get stuck in 'Uploading' phase and never complete
  • Login issues after Atlassian acquisition, especially with Google accounts

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