Collaboration Departures

2026 · ON TIME

PlatformCodeHeads ToStatus

TeamsTMSThe default. ~320M daily users, bundled with Microsoft 365, all in one app.Boarding

SlackSLKChat first teams. ~47M daily users and the deepest integrations.On Time

ZoomZMMMeetings and webinars. ~300M daily meeting joins, reliable video.On Time

Google MeetGMTGoogle based orgs. Browser native, links to Gmail, Calendar and Docs.On Time

WebexWBXSecure enterprise. Cisco built, strong compliance for regulated work.Scheduled

DiscordDSCCommunities. Free voice channels, 200M+ monthly, casual teams.Scheduled

Gate note: No single flight reaches every destination. Keep Teams as your home airline if you run Microsoft 365, then connect through Slack, Zoom or the others as your route requires.

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