Microsoft Teams

by Microsoft · Chat & video calls

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Chat, meetings and files for Microsoft 365 workplaces and schools.

Official download from microsoft.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens microsoft.com, Microsoft's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Microsoft Teams?

Teams combines chat, meetings, calling and shared files. Work and school accounts come with Microsoft 365; a free version exists for personal use.

Key features

  • Meetings and webinars
  • Chat and channels
  • Shared files with SharePoint
  • Office apps inside Teams

Best for

  • Microsoft 365 workplaces
  • School classes
  • Large organisations

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Microsoft Teams

  1. 1Open the official Microsoft Teams download page on microsoft.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Microsoft.Teams -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask microsoft-teams

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Microsoft Teams safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on microsoft.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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Alternatives

Microsoft Teams alternatives

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FAQ

Microsoft Teams questions

Where can I download Microsoft Teams safely?

Download Microsoft Teams only from Microsoft's official site at microsoft.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Microsoft Teams free?

Microsoft Teams has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check microsoft.com for current pricing.

Does Microsoft Teams work on Windows and Mac?

Microsoft Teams is available for Windows, Mac. Check Microsoft's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Microsoft Teams from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Microsoft.Teams -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask microsoft-teams). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Microsoft Teams?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full chat & video calls list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.