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At a Glance
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
Star Rating
(15,836)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
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StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Star Rating
(86)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Microsoft Teams excels in its Collaborative Whiteboards feature, scoring 9.2, which allows for real-time brainstorming and creativity during meetings. In contrast, StarLeaf's whiteboarding feature received a lower score of 7.9, indicating it may not be as robust for collaborative sessions.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Teams offers superior Screen Sharing capabilities with a score of 9.6, making it easier to share presentations and documents seamlessly. StarLeaf, however, scored 8.3 in this area, suggesting that users may experience limitations when sharing screens.
  • G2 users highlight the Live Preview feature in Microsoft Teams, which scored an impressive 9.7, allowing presenters to see what they are sharing in real-time. StarLeaf does not have a comparable feature, which may hinder the presentation experience for users.
  • Users on G2 report that Microsoft Teams has a more comprehensive Task Management system, scoring 8.4, which integrates well with other productivity tools. StarLeaf lacks a dedicated task management feature, which could be a drawback for teams looking for an all-in-one solution.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Teams provides a more effective Audio Conferencing experience, scoring 9.2, which is crucial for clear communication during meetings. StarLeaf's audio conferencing scored slightly lower at 8.9, indicating potential areas for improvement.
  • Users say that Microsoft Teams has a better overall Ease of Use rating of 8.8 compared to StarLeaf's 8.2, suggesting that Teams may be more intuitive and user-friendly, which is essential for quick adoption by new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Teams
Teams Essentials
$4.80
1 User Per Month
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StarLeaf
Basic
Free
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Free Trial
Microsoft Teams
No trial information available
StarLeaf
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
11,848
8.2
59
Ease of Use
8.8
11,959
8.2
58
Ease of Setup
8.9
2,502
9.4
9
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,806
9.4
9
Quality of Support
8.6
9,455
8.2
48
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,783
9.6
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
11,274
7.6
53
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant MessagingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.6
60,632
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.9
7880
Not enough data
8.7
8151
Not enough data
8.4
7548
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
7452
Not enough data
8.9
7387
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
7216
Not enough data
8.8
7446
Not enough data
8.7
6425
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
229
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
227
Not enough data
8.5
225
Not enough data
8.3
223
Not enough data
8.3
223
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.1
161
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
18
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.2
26
Application Tools
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
9.4
82
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
15
Display
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.4
13
Hardware
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.5
14
8.9
54,604
8.4
363
Collaboration Tools
9.0
6839
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Verified
8.3
49
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Verified
9.1
4620
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Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
13
9.2
4783
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Verified
8.3
27
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
15
Meeting Coordination
9.0
6395
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Verified
8.5
46
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Verified
8.9
5874
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Verified
8.7
39
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Verified
8.8
6135
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Verified
8.2
37
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Verified
8.9
4609
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Verified
8.7
33
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Verified
Software Type
8.8
6206
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Verified
8.5
41
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Verified
8.7
4304
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Verified
8.5
29
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Verified
9.1
4839
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Verified
8.9
34
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Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Microsoft Teams and StarLeaf are categorized as Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is categorized as Business Instant Messaging
StarLeaf
StarLeaf is categorized as Screen Sharing and Room Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.8%
StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
Information Technology and Services
17.0%
Computer Software
9.2%
Education Management
3.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Financial Services
3.5%
Other
62.9%
StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Financial Services
7.7%
Chemicals
5.1%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
3.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.8%
Other
69.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ulrike H.
UH
Ulrike H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I like the fact that I can access the tool from everywhere - on my desktop and on my phone. It allows my to have multiple workspaces, so I can connect to my own organization as well as to the organizations of my customers. I think it is a good tool for all...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Tyler Y.
TY
Tyler Y.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Unfortunately, a lot of the things Lync can do are obscured by the user interface. It’s attractive enough and doesn’t look cluttered at first glance, but most of my attempts to do non-basic things involve hunting through icons and menus that are...

StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Government Administration

We currently use starleaf to stay in touch with both internal and external colleagues as we are all remote working. Starleaf is simple to use and reliable we use it for informal meetings, and it is easy to invite external users. It works well on both laptop...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Chemicals

Starleaf is not a substitute for Skype or WebEx. Starleaf works well in conference rooms, but doesn't work well for group meetings. If too many people 25 or so join a starleaf meeting it ultimately fails for technical reasons. I believe this is called out...

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Microsoft Teams
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StarLeaf
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Discussions
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams Discussions
What are the best features of Microsoft teams?
20 comments
Suraj B.
SB
I believe Microsoft Teams offers many advanced features related to learning management products. Like Attendance, assignment push-pull, Reviewing marks, etc.Read more
What is the use of Microsoft teams?
13 comments
Anand P.
AP
Teams can be used to conduct meeting as well as chats can be accessed.Read more
What software do you need for Microsoft teams?
12 comments
Alireja G.
AG
You need Office 365 to use Microsoft Teams.Read more
StarLeaf
StarLeaf Discussions
What is StarLeaf app?
1 comment
Hans G.
HG
The StarLeaf app is an Videoconferencing app which works togehter with the StarLeaf cloud Videoservice. The app is available for Windows, Mac, ios and...Read more
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StarLeaf has no more discussions with answers