Digital Samba vs Microsoft Teams

Digital Samba

Strengths

• +Reliable, high-quality video and audio performance with minimal disruptions
• +Browser-based access without downloads or installations, enabling quick and easy use
• +Strong security measures and full GDPR compliance for data protection and privacy
• +Comprehensive core features including screen sharing, recording, live chat, and webinar capabilities
• +Effective integration into workflows, particularly in healthcare and education sectors
• +Responsive customer support that resolves issues promptly
• +Customizable branding and embedding options for white-label solutions

Limitations

• −Interface can be unintuitive, with a noticeable learning curve for non-technical users
• −Limited customization options compared to competitors, especially for advanced use cases
• −Occasional audio issues and missing advanced collaboration features

Microsoft Teams

Strengths

• +Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps
• +Reliable performance for large-scale deployments
• +Comprehensive admin and compliance tools
• +Strong collaboration features for remote teams

Limitations

• −Steep learning curve for advanced features
• −Complex licensing and pricing structure
• −Occasional performance issues with large meetings
• −Limited customization for non-Microsoft integrations

Digital Samba

• Digital Samba Free (End Users) €0 Free, no strings attachedUnlimited video calls · Feature-rich platform · Free account registration
• Digital Samba Embedded Start €0 per month (10,000 participation minutes included)Basic exploration · HD video · Mobile compatible
• Digital Samba Embedded Create €99 per month (25,000 participation minutes included)Cloud recordings · Transcriptions · Logo & colour branding
• Digital Samba Embedded Launch €372 per month (100,000 participation minutes included)CNAME white labelling · Stronger market presence
• Digital Samba Embedded Grow €1,700 per month (500,000 participation minutes included)Full HD video · Private Slack channel · Dedicated account manager
• Digital Samba Embedded Scale €3,000 per month (~1,000,000 participation minutes included)Highest level of customer service · Dedicated account manager
• Digital Samba Embedded Thrive €14,000 per month (5,000,000 participation minutes included)Unlimited concurrent sessions · 2,000+ concurrent users
• Digital Samba Embedded Expand €26,000 per month (10,000,000 participation minutes included)All extras · Highest volume, economies of scale

Pricing for Digital Samba Embedded is usage-based (€0.0026 per minute beyond included minutes). Telephony (PSTN dial-in) is billed separately from the Grow plan.

Microsoft Teams

• Microsoft Teams Free Free No time limitLimited meeting duration · Limited cloud storage · Basic chat and collaboration
• Teams Essentials $4.00 Per user per monthUnlimited group meetings up to 30 hours · 10 GB cloud storage per user · Anytime phone and web support
• Microsoft 365 Business Basic with Teams $6.00 Per user per monthWeb and mobile versions of Office apps · 1 TB cloud storage per user · Standard security and compliance features
• Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Teams $12.50 Per user per monthDesktop versions of Office apps with premium features · 1 TB cloud storage per user · Advanced security and compliance features
• Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Teams $22.00 Per user per monthAll Business Standard features · Advanced threat protection · Device management and security
• Microsoft 365 F1 with Teams $2.25 Per user per monthFirstline Worker-focused features · Limited Office app access · Basic security and compliance
• Microsoft 365 F3 with Teams $8.00 Per user per monthFirstline Worker-focused features · Full Office app access · Advanced security and compliance

Prices are per user per month and may vary by country and currency. Confirm local pricing and terms with Microsoft.

Digital Samba

Video & Audio Quality

High-quality video with adaptive network adjustment, HD video quality (in higher plans), Full HD video quality (Grow plan), Bandwidth management

Collaboration & Interaction

Screen sharing, Whiteboard with drawing and markup tools, Breakout rooms with timers, recording, and custom roles, Group and private chat

Meeting Management & Control

Participant list with attendee management, Role and permission management, Waiting room/lobby for guest control, Pre-join screen for mic/camera check

Security & Privacy

End-to-end encryption, TLS encryption for data in transit, Anonymised user IDs, Token-based security with session control

Recording & Streaming

Cloud recordings with access anytime, Restreamer for live streaming to YouTube, Cloudflare, Vimeo, LinkedIn, and custom RTMP destinations, AI transcriptions (post-meeting full transcript), AI captions (live captions)

Microsoft Teams

Chat and messaging

Individual, group, and channel conversations, Persistent chat history, Rich text formatting and file sharing, Messaging APIs for custom integrations

Meetings and collaboration

HD video and audio meetings, Screen sharing and whiteboard, Meeting recordings and transcripts, Team workspaces with file collaboration

Calling

Teams Phone with PSTN connectivity, Calling Plans, Operator Connect, or Direct Routing, Voicemail and call queues, Call analytics and reporting

Administration and compliance

Centralized admin center for user and policy management, Data loss prevention (DLP) and retention policies, eDiscovery and legal hold, Audit logs and compliance reports