Microsoft Teams is a popular team chat platform released in 2017, offering features such as public and private group chats, GIFs, threaded conversations, video calls, and meeting scheduling. It's organized around teams, with channels underneath each team shared by default. The app also allows users to create documents within the platform using the Wiki tab and share Microsoft Office files for editing or previewing. Microsoft Teams is a great option for businesses already using Office, enhancing communication and collaboration. Integrations with Zapier enable automation of workflows, allowing users to connect apps and automate tasks without code.