Microsoft Teams
Microsoft 365 organizations that want deeply integrated collaboration with enterprise-grade security and AI
Whereby
Freelancers, consultants, and small teams that want the simplest possible meeting experience with zero friction
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Microsoft Teams
Microsoft 365 organizations that want deeply integrated collaboration with enterprise-grade security and AI
Microsoft Teams is the obvious choice for M365 organizations. The collaboration depth is unmatched — chat, files, meetings, and apps all live in one place. Copilot AI is powerful but expensive as an add-on. For non-Microsoft shops, the value proposition weakens significantly.
Strengths
- Deepest Microsoft 365 integration — seamless with Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Office apps
- Copilot AI provides meeting recaps, action items, and intelligent search across all Teams content
- Exceptional enterprise security with HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and data residency controls
- Free tier includes 100 participants and 60-minute group meetings
Limitations
- Copilot requires separate $30/user/mo add-on — not included in base plans
- Interface can feel complex and overwhelming for non-Microsoft shops
- Performance can be resource-heavy on older hardware
When to Choose Whereby
Freelancers, consultants, and small teams that want the simplest possible meeting experience with zero friction
Whereby is the anti-Zoom — it strips video meetings down to the absolute essentials. Permanent room links mean zero scheduling friction, and the no-download approach is genuinely delightful. The lack of AI features and limited scalability make it unsuitable for larger teams, but for small, informal meetings, nothing is simpler.
Strengths
- Simplest meeting experience — permanent room links, no downloads, no accounts needed for guests
- Embedded API for developers who want to add video to their own apps
- Beautiful, minimalist interface designed for quick, informal meetings
- Free tier includes unlimited 1-on-1 meetings and up to 4 participants in group calls
Limitations
- No AI features — no transcription, summaries, or noise cancellation
- Limited to 200 participants even on the highest plan
- Basic collaboration tools — no breakout rooms or advanced features
