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The Ultimate Cost Overview for Microsoft Teams Governance Tools 2024

Written by Arthur Neufeld | 11 May 2022

Microsoft Teams has become an indispensable tool for collaboration and communication. However, with great power comes great responsibility—especially when it comes to managing and governing your Teams environment. Enter Microsoft Teams governance tools, the unsung heroes that ensure your Teams deployment remains secure, compliant and efficient.

But what exactly are these governance tools and how much do they cost? In this blog post, we’ll dive into the essential governance features for Microsoft Teams, explore their benefits and break down the costs involved. Whether you’re looking to streamline your Teams management or aiming to maximize ROI, understanding these tools is crucial for maintaining a digital workspace.

Just over 10 ct per user and month doesn't sound much, but is the calculation really that simple? Does it only depend on the number of users? What distinctions and what factors must be included in the calculation in order to actually determine the total costs of ownership? 

To look at the license costs alone would be clearly too short-sighted. Rather, the total costs are made up of

  • Personnel expenditures
  • License fees
  • Installation
  • Configuration & consulting
  • Support
  • Operation