Microsoft Teams vs WordPress

Two Tech stack tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says

Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
Both start at $4/mo.
Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
In our Tech stack ranking, Microsoft Teams places 30 and WordPress 13 of 72.

Side by side

Microsoft Teams and WordPress compared
At a glance	Microsoft Teams	WordPress
Starts at	$4/mo	$4/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
MCP server	Yes	Yes
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

Microsoft Teams

Teams (free)Free version of Teams for chat, files and meetings; meeting links work up to 60 minutes.Free
Microsoft Teams EssentialsMeetings up to 30 hours with 300 participants and 10 GB storage per user; 4 per user per month paid yearly.$48/yr/seat
Microsoft 365 Business BasicWeb and mobile Microsoft 365 apps with Teams and 1 TB storage; 7 per user per month paid yearly.$84/yr/seat
Microsoft 365 Business Standard with CopilotDesktop Microsoft 365 apps with Teams and Copilot; 23.50 per user per month paid yearly.$282/yr/seat

WordPress

FreeFree site on a wordpress.com subdomain with WordPress.com ads shown to visitors.Free
PersonalCustom domain, no ads, 6 GB storage. $4 per month on yearly billing.$9/mo
PremiumAccept payments, 13 GB storage. $8 per month on yearly billing.$18/mo
BusinessPlugins, themes and priority support. $25 per month on yearly billing.$40/mo
CommerceOnline store tools. $45 per month on yearly billing.$70/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

Choose Microsoft Teams if…

Companies on Microsoft 365 that want chat, video meetings, calling and file collaboration in one app, from small teams on the free version to larger organisations.

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Choose WordPress if…

Founders and small teams who want a content-led website, blog or online store with a huge theme and plugin ecosystem, and prefer hosted WordPress to managing a server themselves.

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