Learn the differences between Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace and get best practices for collaboration at work or school.
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Note: The instructions in this guide are primarily web only. Get switching information for mobile devices.
Comparison at a glance
In Teams... | In Google Workspace...* |
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Have team conversations from a channel | |
Chat in a direct message (DM) by clicking New Chat | |
Have video meetings with a team | |
Share files with a team | |
Collaborate on shared files in a meeting | |
See your schedule and create a meeting in Meetings | |
Add a wiki page for your team | |
Search in the Command box | |
Q&A during a live event | |
Poll attendees during a meeting | |
Share a whiteboard in a meeting | |
Raise your hand in a meeting | |
Use breakout rooms in meetings | |
Change your background in a meeting |
* Note: The instructions in this guide are primarily web only. Get switching information for mobile devices.
Related topics
If you're ready to start using Google Workspace, or want productivity tips, try these guides instead:
- Get started with Calendar
- Get started with Chat
- Use Spaces
- Import message data from another service to Chat
- Get started with Meet
- Get more help with Chat
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