The Best Apps for MS Teams Free and Paid

As Microsoft’s Teams application becomes an ever-increasing staple in the work environment and Microsoft’s conscious decision to allow third-party developers to contribute to the workplace has seen a flood of apps to supplement your workflow. Here is a list of the top free and paid-for apps that will boost your productivity.

VirtoSoftware

VirtoSoftware offers both free and paid-for apps laser focus on improving workplace productivity. The free MakeSomeBreak is great for those who realize too late they should have scheduled some break time for a coffee or to get some fresh air. Taking a break every now and then is now being seen as vital to a successful endeavor. The app allows users to schedule break times with a click of a button and to the user’s preferences. 

The developer’s paid-for apps for MS Teams like the Kanban Board App are a godsend for those who follow Agile methodologies. The app acts as a task management interface specifically designed to include a scrum board allowing for better visualization and management of tasks.

Desk365

Desk365 is a comprehensive help desk solution that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, enabling support teams to manage customer interactions directly within the Teams environment. This integration allows agents to receive ticket notifications, collaborate on responses, and update ticket statuses without leaving Teams, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity.

Desk365 is available in both free and paid versions, with the free plan accommodating up to three agents and offering essential features suitable for small teams or testing purposes. The paid “Pro Plan” starts at $12 per agent per month, providing advanced functionalities like workflow automation, detailed reporting, and enhanced customization options. This pricing structure positions Desk365 as an affordable yet robust solution for businesses aiming to improve their customer support operations.

MindMeister

This app has been around for some time but the importance of mind mapping for professionals has never dissipated. Offered as both a free tier package and a monthly pro subscription with superior features, the app allows for the quick and legible creation of mind maps that can be used by an entire team at a moment’s notice. MindMeister’s true selling point is that it is a one-stop mind map creator without the need to rely on other third-party messaging apps.

GitHub

For those working on digital projects being able to track any changes to the development’s codebase is vital. GitHub enables exactly this eagle-eyed approach to be readily adopted. GitHub now offers many of its core features for free. There are paid-for packages, but teams will only need to consider those when they cross certain generous usage thresholds.

The GitHub app for Teams allows team leaders and developers to see all changes without having to open new browser tabs and login pages. Another great advantage of the app is that code snippets can be shared by team members with ease in-app.

Trello 

Trello is a complete project management solution in app form capable of MS Teams integration. Trello functionality means that projects and tasks can be updated without even needing to leave the Teams Chat service. All information is presented in an easily digestible way, preventing things from becoming a mess.

Offered in both free and paid versions as is the typical business model of today, the free version is incredibly feature-rich for the price tag of zero. 

The apps provided above were picked for their usefulness to an incredibly broad scope of businesses. The apps above are also apps that can put productivity into high gear. More specialized apps exist for specific needs that are equally as good as those mentioned above but have a smaller target market.