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You askedWhich collaboration platform should we standardize on this year?
Microsoft TeamsThe default for most companies.Around 320 million daily users, bundled with Microsoft 365, chat plus meetings plus files in one app. Strong if you already pay for Office.
SlackBest for chat-first teams and startups.About 47 million daily users and the deepest app integrations. Pro plans start near 7.25 dollars per user per month.
ZoomBest for meetings and webinars.Roughly 300 million daily meeting participants and very reliable video. Chat is secondary.
Google MeetBest for Google based orgs.Runs in the browser with no install and ties into Gmail, Calendar and Docs. Simple and free to start.
WebexBest for security and regulated work.Cisco built, strong compliance and hardware for large enterprises and government.
DiscordBest for communities and casual teams.Free, great voice channels, more than 200 million monthly users. Not built for corporate compliance.
SummaryNo single app wins everything. Keep Teams as the default if you use Microsoft 365, add Slack or Zoom where they fit best.
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