Communication · head to head
Kakao Work vs TeamViewer
Kakao Work
Communication
Korean business messaging built on the KakaoTalk interface for domestic enterprise teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
TeamViewer
Communication
Remote access and support software from Germany, used for connecting to computers anywhere
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Kakao Work has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Kakao Work the product, documentation, support and commercial materials are Korea-first, so a company with overseas offices ends up running a second messaging tool for non-Korean staff and splitting its conversation history across two systems.; TeamViewer pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kakao Work and TeamViewer actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kakao Work | TeamViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Per user per month | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Kakao Work
- KakaoTalk-style messaging
- Organisation chart
- Video meetings
- Kakao Work Drive
- Approvals and workflow
- Bots and open API
- Admin retention controls
- Casper AI assistant
Only in TeamViewer
Nothing recorded that Kakao Work does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kakao Work
- A Korean manufacturer moving work conversations off staff personal KakaoTalk accounts and into a tenant with retention and audit controlsnot TeamViewer
- A Korean public agency that must keep official communications on a domestically operated service with records exportnot TeamViewer
- A mid-sized Korean firm whose warehouse and field staff will not adopt Slack but already use KakaoTalk dailynot TeamViewer
- A Korean company that wants approvals, chat and the organisation chart in one tool rather than paying separately for groupware and messagingnot TeamViewer
TeamViewer
- Providing remote technical support without physical presencenot Kakao Work
- Monitoring real-time endpoint data across distributed workforcesnot Kakao Work
- Guiding warehouse operations with vision-guided smart glassesnot Kakao Work
- Automating remediation to prevent recurring problemsnot Kakao Work
- Achieving 99.99% picking accuracy with AR logisticsnot Kakao Work
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Kakao Work
- The product, documentation, support and commercial materials are Korea-first, so a company with overseas offices ends up running a second messaging tool for non-Korean staff and splitting its conversation history across two systems.
- The third-party integration catalogue is small next to Slack or Microsoft Teams, so connecting a Western SaaS stack usually means writing against the open API yourself rather than installing an app.
- Prices are set and billed in Korean won with 10 percent VAT added on top, which makes cost forecasting awkward for any buyer whose budget is held in another currency.
- Kakao Enterprise has restructured repeatedly since 2023 and refocused around AI, which puts long-term roadmap certainty for the collaboration suite below that of a vendor whose only product this is.
- The deliberate resemblance to consumer KakaoTalk is a training advantage but a governance risk: staff move between the two apps by habit and a share of work conversation keeps leaking back to personal accounts, which is precisely what the tool was bought to stop.
TeamViewer
- Pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact
- Add-on modules (Asset Management, Endpoint Protection, Device Monitoring, Assist AR Lite, Mobile Device Management) are sold separately from the core license, only offered with a 30-day free trial before charges apply
Pricing, plan by plan
Kakao Work
Free- FreeFree
- Core messaging
- Basic video meetings
- Limited shared storage
- Mini$2400/month
- Messaging-focused plan
- Message encryption and security controls
- Annual billing rate; monthly billing is 2,900 KRW
- Standard$6500/month
- Mail and collaboration tools
- Larger drive capacity
- Approvals and workflow
- Premium$9900/month
- Large storage allocation
- All user and administrator features
- AI assistant features
TeamViewer
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the TeamViewer review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Kakao Work if
- You need kakaotalk-style messaging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want organisation chart.
Choose TeamViewer if
Nothing in the data separates TeamViewer from Kakao Work on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Kakao Work or TeamViewer better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kakao Work starts at Free and TeamViewer at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kakao Work or TeamViewer?
- Kakao Work has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kakao Work and On request for TeamViewer.
- Does Kakao Work or TeamViewer run on more platforms?
- Kakao Work runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. TeamViewer runs on Web.
- Can I use Kakao Work for free?
- Yes. Kakao Work has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TeamViewer starts at On request.
- What is Kakao Work best used for?
- Kakao Work is most often used for a korean manufacturer moving work conversations off staff personal kakaotalk accounts and into a tenant with retention and audit controls, a korean public agency that must keep official communications on a domestically operated service with records export, a mid-sized korean firm whose warehouse and field staff will not adopt slack but already use kakaotalk daily, a korean company that wants approvals, chat and the organisation chart in one tool rather than paying separately for groupware and messaging. Of those, a korean manufacturer moving work conversations off staff personal kakaotalk accounts and into a tenant with retention and audit controls and a korean public agency that must keep official communications on a domestically operated service with records export are not what TeamViewer is typically brought in for.
- What can Kakao Work do that TeamViewer cannot?
- Kakao Work covers KakaoTalk-style messaging, Organisation chart, Video meetings, Kakao Work Drive.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kakao Work: Can a non-Korean company use Kakao Work?
Technically yes, and the app supports several interface languages, but support, billing and the integration catalogue assume a Korean entity. Most non-Korean buyers should not.
TeamViewer: How is TeamViewer priced?
TeamViewer uses an annual subscription model with payment via Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, PayPal, or bank transfers. Pricing depends on your license tier (Single Users, Teams, Enterprise, or ONE Platform), but specific rates are not published. Contact sales for a quote.
SourceKakao Work: Is there a genuinely free plan?
Yes. The Free tier gives core messaging and basic meetings with limited storage, no trial expiry.
TeamViewer: Does TeamViewer offer any add-ons?
Yes, TeamViewer offers add-ons including Asset Management, Endpoint Protection, Device Monitoring, Assist AR Lite, and Mobile Device Management. Add-on pricing is based on endpoints, users, or storage with volume discounts available. All add-ons include 30-day free trials.
SourceKakao Work: How does it differ from KakaoTalk?
KakaoTalk is a consumer messenger on personal accounts. Kakao Work is an administered tenant with an organisation chart, retention controls and approvals, in a near-identical interface.
Kakao Work: What does it actually cost?
From 2,400 KRW per user per month on annual billing for Mini, up to 9,900 KRW for Premium, all excluding 10 percent VAT, under the plan structure effective July 2026.
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