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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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Zello
Zello
Star Rating
(94)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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Microsoft Teams vs Zello

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Zello easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Zello overall.

  • Microsoft Teams and Zello both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Zello is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Teams over Zello.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Teams
Teams Essentials
$4.80
1 User Per Month
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Zello
Free
$0
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Free Trial
Microsoft Teams
No trial information available
Zello
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
11,848
8.9
72
Ease of Use
8.8
11,959
9.1
74
Ease of Setup
8.9
2,502
9.1
54
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,806
9.2
54
Quality of Support
8.6
9,455
8.9
61
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,783
9.5
51
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
11,274
8.2
70
Features by Category
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
8.6
338
Messaging Options
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
7.8
19
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
9.3
54
8.9
54,604
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
6839
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
4620
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
4783
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.0
6395
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
5874
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
6135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
4609
|
Verified
Not enough data
Software Type
8.8
6206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
4304
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
4839
|
Verified
Not enough data
Frontline Worker Communication PlatformsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
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
Communication Features - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
Zello
Zello
Microsoft Teams and Zello share no categories
Unique Categories
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is categorized as Business Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing
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%
Zello
Zello
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.6%
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%
Zello
Zello
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
13.8%
Public Safety
8.0%
Construction
6.9%
Security and Investigations
5.7%
Hospitality
5.7%
Other
59.8%
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...

Zello
Zello
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Martina F.
MF
Martina F.
Verified User in Computer Games

I really like the versatility of the tool. It's really useful in different situations, from work to hobbies.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Kimberly M.
KM
Kimberly M.
Verified User in Real Estate

Zello tended not to work as well as expected. There were severe delays, and sometimes the program did not work at all, which created a lot of issues when trying to communicate with employees.

Alternatives
Microsoft Teams
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Zello
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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
Zello
Zello Discussions
How does Zello compare to traditional radio walkie talkies?
1 comment
Zach B.
ZB
Comment deleted by user.Read more
What is the difference between free Zello and ZelloWork?
1 comment
Official Response from Zello
Zello is a free app used by millions worldwide as a reliable and secure way to connect with friends, family, and community— to socialize as well as to...Read more
Are messages sent on Zello secure?
1 comment
Official Response from Zello
Messages sent on Zello Work are equipped with 1024 bit RSA for authentication, digital signatures and secure media session keys exchange, and 256 bit AES for...Read more