Teams Premium vs. Microsoft Copilot in Teams: Do You Need Both?

Microsoft Teams has become essential for business communication, but as your organization’s needs grow, you might wonder: How can Teams work even better for us? That’s where Teams Premium and Microsoft Copilot come in. Each of these tools offers different ways to improve how you work, but deciding which one fits your needs best (or if you need both) can be challenging.

Let’s look at what each can offer and see which might be the right choice for your team.

Teams Premium for Secure, Streamlined Meetings for Organizations

For companies that rely on Teams for high-priority meetings—like executive discussions, client presentations, or all-staff updates—Teams Premium offers advanced features that make meetings more secure and polished. It’s the right choice if you need added control and customization that goes beyond what standard Teams provides.

What You Get with Teams Premium:

Intelligent Meeting Recaps: Teams Premium can automatically summarize important discussion points and action items from meetings, saving everyone time. Even if someone missed the meeting, they could quickly catch up on key points.
Enhanced Security: End-to-end encryption, watermarks, and restricted recording access keep sensitive information safe. This is crucial if you’re discussing high-stakes topics.
Custom Branding: Stand out with branded meeting invites, backgrounds, and webinars that look professional and reflect your company’s image.
Advanced Webinar Tools: Handle larger events smoothly with features like attendee registration, waiting rooms, and post-event analytics to track engagement.

When to Consider Teams Premium: If meeting security, branding, and better event management are high on your list, Teams Premium can meet these needs. It’s ideal for businesses that need secure, professional meetings to make the right impression and protect important discussions.

Copilot in Teams: AI-Driven Support for Individual Productivity

For companies focused on streamlining workflows, Copilot in Teams brings powerful AI capabilities directly into your Microsoft 365 environment. Unlike Teams Premium, which is designed around meetings, Copilot focuses on helping individuals be more productive by automating routine tasks and providing quick access to information.

What You Get with Copilot in Teams:

Automated Summaries and Task Lists: Copilot creates meeting recaps, assigns tasks, and sets reminders, so your team always has the details they need without the extra work.
Information Retrieval Across Microsoft 365: Access important files, previous chats, and notes across Microsoft 365, all without the hassle of digging through folders.
Content Creation Tools: Generate content, draw up tasks, and share notes in real time, making meetings more productive.
Intelligent Reminders: Copilot tracks deadlines and tasks from conversations, automatically notifying team members when it’s time to follow up.

When to Consider Copilot: If your priority is helping team members work faster and stay organized within Teams, Copilot can help. By pulling information from across Microsoft 365, it allows people to focus on the information that’s relevant to their work.

Do You Need Both?

Go with Teams Premium if you need control, security, and a polished look for your meetings.

Choose Copilot if individual productivity and automated support across Microsoft 365 are essential.

But for many businesses, combining both tools can offer the best of both worlds. With Teams Premium, you’ll have secure and branded meetings, while Copilot helps your team stay productive and on top of their tasks.

Bellwether Helps Clients Get the Most Out of Microsoft Teams

Deciding on the right tools for your business doesn’t have to be complicated. At Bellwether Technology, we’re here to guide you through your options, helping you choose the features that will make a difference for your team. Reach out to learn how we can set up Teams Premium, Copilot, or both—tailored to fit your needs and make your business operations run smoother.

Schedule a meeting with us today.