Polybase unifies chat, video calls, task management, wikis, and AI agents into a single lightweight desktop app. There are no external integrations to configure. Every feature shares the same real-time data layer, so turning a chat message into a tracked task or jumping into a video huddle happens in one click — without leaving your flow.
Microsoft Teams is a chat and video platform tightly coupled to Microsoft 365. While powerful within that ecosystem, it requires Teams, Planner, SharePoint, and OneDrive separately for tasks, docs, and storage. Organizations outside the Microsoft stack often struggle with licensing complexity, slow desktop performance, and the constant context-switching between apps.
Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with Polybase compared to Microsoft Teams.
Migrate from Microsoft Teams
Switching is easier than you think. Follow these steps and your team will be up and running in minutes.
Export Your Teams Data
Use the Microsoft Teams data export tools or the Admin Center to download your chat history, files, and channel structure as a backup before migrating.
Set Up Your Polybase Workspace
Download the Polybase desktop app, create your workspace, and invite your team members. Polybase's onboarding wizard will guide you through workspace configuration in under 5 minutes.
Recreate Channel Structure
Map your Teams channels to Polybase channels. Create public channels for company-wide topics and private channels for team-specific discussions. The flat, simple structure avoids the nested Teams/Channel confusion.
Move Files & Documents
Upload your important documents directly into the relevant Polybase channels. Polybase's built-in doc editor means you won't need SharePoint or OneDrive anymore — everything lives in one place.
Onboard Your Team
Share the workspace invite link with your team. Polybase's familiar chat interface means most users are productive within minutes, not days. No Microsoft 365 training required.
What Polybase Adds
Polybase doesn't just replace Microsoft Teams — it gives you capabilities Microsoft Teams can't.
AI Agents, Not Just Copilot
Polybase's autonomous agents read your full workspace context — tasks, chats, docs — and execute complex multi-step workflows. No extra per-seat AI licensing fees.
True All-in-One Platform
Chat, video, tasks, docs, and calendar live together natively. No Planner for tasks, no SharePoint for docs, no OneDrive for files. One app, one data model.
Self-Host on Your Infrastructure
Deploy Polybase on-premise or in your own cloud. Full data sovereignty without being locked into Microsoft Azure data centers.
Lightning-Fast Desktop App
Teams is notoriously resource-heavy. Polybase is built for speed with a lightweight native feel, instant startup, and smooth animations even on older hardware.
No Ecosystem Lock-in
You don't need Microsoft 365, Azure AD, or any Microsoft subscription. Polybase works independently — use it alongside any tools you already love.
Integrated Kanban & Sprint Planning
Convert any chat message into a tracked Kanban task instantly. No need for a separate project management add-on or third-party integration.
FAQ
Common questions about switching from Microsoft Teams to Polybase.