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Kumospace vs Microsoft Teams

Kumospace logo

Kumospace

Remote Work

Spatial virtual office where proximity in a 2D map controls who you can hear

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Teams logo

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Meet, chat, call, and collaborate in just one place

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kumospace reporting from late 2025 described the team as having shrunk to roughly eleven people with the chief executive publicly listed as leading a separate company, so continuity is a genuine question and should be checked before a multi-year commitment.; Microsoft Teams resource-heavy application; slow to load and consumes significant CPU/memory compared to alternatives
  • They diverge on capability: Kumospace covers Proximity audio and video, Microsoft Teams covers Chat & channels.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kumospace and Microsoft Teams actually diverge.

Attributes where Kumospace and Microsoft Teams differ
AttributeKumospaceMicrosoft Teams
Pricing modelPer user per monthsubscription
CategoryRemote WorkCommunication
FoundedUnknown1975

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Kumospace

  • Proximity audio and video
  • Persistent floor plans
  • Virtual events
  • Screen sharing and whiteboards
  • Team chat
  • Recording
  • Multiple floors
  • Enterprise controls

Only in Microsoft Teams

  • Chat & channels
  • Video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • File collaboration
  • Office integration
  • Live events
  • Phone system
  • Apps & workflows

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Kumospace

  • A fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar.not Microsoft Teams
  • A support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk.not Microsoft Teams
  • An agency running client work in separate rooms on one floor, where account teams can move between projects without leaving and rejoining meetings.not Microsoft Teams
  • A company running an internal all-hands or social event where people should be able to break into small groups and drift between them rather than sit in one grid.not Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams

  • Remote meetingsnot Kumospace
  • Team collaborationnot Kumospace
  • Document sharingnot Kumospace
  • Project managementnot Kumospace
  • Webinarsnot Kumospace

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Kumospace

  • Reporting from late 2025 described the team as having shrunk to roughly eleven people with the chief executive publicly listed as leading a separate company, so continuity is a genuine question and should be checked before a multi-year commitment.
  • Product development has visibly slowed against the category; capabilities that rivals now treat as standard, such as an AI note taker and asynchronous video, are absent.
  • Leaving a spatial office open all day means continuous audio and video connections, which is heavier on laptop battery and bandwidth than an occasional call and is a real complaint from users on poor connections.
  • The free tier caps at five registered members, which is below the size at which a spatial office starts to be useful, so evaluating it properly requires paying.
  • Adoption is behavioural, not technical: teams that do not build a habit of being present in the space get nothing from it, and the licence quietly becomes an unused cost that shows up at renewal.

Microsoft Teams

  • Resource-heavy application; slow to load and consumes significant CPU/memory compared to alternatives
  • Limited channel structure; maximum of 200 public and 30 private channels per team
  • Cannot invite guest users to specific channels; guest access grants full team visibility
  • Unable to chat during screen sharing; limits real-time collaborative communication
  • Limited customization options for branding and interface; cluttered UX compared to Slack
  • Channels cannot be moved between teams; requires manual replication for reorganization

Pricing, plan by plan

Kumospace

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 registered members
    • Desktop and mobile apps
    • Customisable spaces
  • Business$16/month
    • Unlimited registered members
    • Recording
    • Unlimited chat history
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Single sign-on
    • Custom domains
    • Service level agreement

Microsoft Teams

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited chat
    • 100 participants in meetings
    • 5GB file storage
  • Microsoft Teams Essentials$4/month
    • 300 participants in meetings
    • 10GB cloud storage
    • Phone & web support
  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic$6/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • 1TB OneDrive storage
    • Web & mobile Office apps
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard$12.5/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Desktop Office apps
    • Webinar hosting

Which should you pick?

Choose Kumospace if

  • You need proximity audio and video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want persistent floor plans.
Kumospace review

Choose Microsoft Teams if

  • You need chat & channels.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want video conferencing.
Microsoft Teams review

Questions people ask

Is Kumospace or Microsoft Teams better?
Neither clearly leads. Kumospace starts at Free and Microsoft Teams at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kumospace or Microsoft Teams?
Kumospace starts at Free and Microsoft Teams at Free.
Does Kumospace or Microsoft Teams run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Kumospace for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Kumospace best used for?
Kumospace is most often used for a fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar., a support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk., an agency running client work in separate rooms on one floor, where account teams can move between projects without leaving and rejoining meetings., a company running an internal all-hands or social event where people should be able to break into small groups and drift between them rather than sit in one grid.. Of those, a fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar. and a support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk. are not what Microsoft Teams is typically brought in for.
What can Kumospace do that Microsoft Teams cannot?
Kumospace covers Proximity audio and video, Persistent floor plans, Virtual events, Screen sharing and whiteboards. Microsoft Teams covers Chat & channels, Video conferencing, Screen sharing, File collaboration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kumospace: Is Kumospace still trading?

Yes, the site and pricing page are live and the product is purchasable. However, reporting from late 2025 put the team at around eleven people, so verify staffing and roadmap before a long commitment.

Microsoft Teams: Does Microsoft Teams have a free tier?

Yes. Microsoft Teams offers a free Home tier with unlimited chat, 60-minute group meetings for up to 100 people, 5GB cloud storage, and basic file sharing, though limits are restrictive for growing teams.

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Kumospace: What does it cost?

A free tier for up to five registered members, Business at 16 US dollars per user per month with a 20 per cent annual discount, and a quoted Enterprise tier.

Microsoft Teams: What are Microsoft Teams' paid plans?

Microsoft Teams Essentials costs $4/user/month (chat, calling, meetings, 10GB storage). Microsoft 365 Business Basic costs $7/user/month (includes desktop Office apps, 1TB storage). Premium plans with Copilot start at $23.50/user/month.

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Kumospace: What is proximity audio?

You hear people whose avatars are near yours in the 2D map and stop hearing them as you move away, which allows unplanned conversation.

Microsoft Teams: What are Microsoft Teams' primary features?

Teams provides real-time chat, video and voice calling, meetings with up to 300 participants, file sharing and storage integration with OneDrive, recording and transcripts, and deep integration with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Kumospace: Did Kumospace acquire a competitor?

Yes, it bought Kosy Office in 2023 for a reported 10 million US dollars.

Microsoft Teams: What integrations does Teams support?

Microsoft Teams integrates with calendar apps (Outlook, Google Calendar), project management tools (Trello), and works with Zapier for custom workflow automation. Teams also has native connectors to many Microsoft 365 apps and third-party services.

Kumospace: Can it replace Zoom or Teams?

For internal presence and informal conversation, yes. Most teams keep a conventional conferencing tool for external meetings.

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