AI for Microsoft Teams 2026 — GPT, Claude & Gemini in Teams

Why multi-model AI inside Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 365 Copilot only gives you Microsoft's models, and charges $30 per user every month (as of 2026). Most teams want the best model for each task — and want to pay for what they actually use. Plug and AI is a model layer for Teams: every major model, one shared balance.

One app, every major model

Use GPT for drafting, Claude for reasoning, Gemini for research, Grok and DeepSeek for variety — plus 300+ more via OpenRouter. Switch model mid-conversation without leaving Teams.

No per-seat fees

Copilot charges per user. Plug and AI charges for usage. One shared balance per Microsoft 365 tenant means adding teammates never grows the bill on its own.

Multimodal, not just chat

Generate images, analyze images you send (vision), and read PDFs and HTML files — all from a 1:1 chat or a channel @mention.

Teams-first workflow

Chat with the bot 1:1, @mention it in a channel, set a default model chain for the tenant, and check your balance and settings in the personal tab dashboard.

What Plug and AI does in Microsoft Teams

300+ models, no vendor lock-in

GPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), Grok (xAI), DeepSeek and 300+ more via OpenRouter — with premium, balanced (default), free and image chains you can switch between per message. For model-by-model strengths, see our web companion's best AI chatbots ranking.

Image generation and vision

Generate assets on demand, or send a screenshot, chart or photo and ask the model to analyze it — the image chain and vision work right inside Teams.

PDF and HTML file analysis

Drop a PDF or HTML file into the chat and ask for a summary, key points, or answers — no separate upload tool, no leaving Teams.

Personal tab dashboard + tenant defaults

Check your shared balance and settings from the personal tab, and set a per-tenant default model chain so the whole organization gets a consistent experience.

How to add AI to Microsoft Teams

Step 1

Open the Apps store in Teams

In Microsoft Teams, click Apps in the left rail to open the in-client app store.

Step 2

Search "Plug and AI"

Find Plug and AI in the marketplace and click Add. Prefer a shortcut? Use the direct install link.

Step 3

Chat or @mention

Message the bot 1:1, or @mention it in a channel. Your tenant gets free starter credit to begin right away.

Add to Microsoft Teams

AI for Teams pricing, compared

No per-seat fees. You pay for usage, not headcount — that's how a 10-person team typically lands at ~$35/mo instead of $300+.

Estimated monthly cost for a team of 10 with moderate AI usage.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

$300

/mo · $30/user (as of 2026)

Microsoft's models only · annual commitment

Per-seat ChatGPT

$200+

/mo · $20/user

1 vendor · separate from Teams

BEST VALUE

Plug & AI

~$35

/mo · whole team

300+ models · pay per use

Copilot's $30/user/month (as of 2026) buys you one vendor's models on an annual lock-in. Plug and AI gives every model — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek and 300+ more — on one shared balance per Microsoft 365 tenant, with a free starter credit and Stripe top-ups. See the full per-seat breakdown on our Microsoft Copilot alternative and AI for teams pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add ChatGPT or AI to Microsoft Teams?

Open the Apps store inside Microsoft Teams, search for Plug and AI, and click Add — or use the direct install link. Then chat with the bot 1:1 or @mention it in a channel to use GPT, Claude, Gemini and 300+ more models. See ChatGPT for Microsoft Teams for the ChatGPT-specific walkthrough.

Can I use Claude or Gemini in Microsoft Teams?

Yes. Plug and AI brings Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), GPT, Grok and DeepSeek into Teams. Switch models mid-conversation, or set a default model chain for your whole tenant. More on Claude in Microsoft Teams.

Is there an AI for Teams without per-seat fees?

Yes. Plug and AI uses pay-per-use pricing — one shared balance per Microsoft 365 tenant, no per-seat licenses. Every new tenant gets free starter credit, and you top up via Stripe. A team of 10 typically spends around $35/month total.

Does it work with the free version of Microsoft Teams?

Plug and AI installs from the Microsoft Teams app store into a Microsoft 365 tenant. If your organization can install apps from the Teams marketplace, you can add Plug and AI and start using it with your free starter credit.

How is this different from Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Microsoft 365 Copilot costs $30 per user per month on an annual commitment (as of 2026) and gives you only Microsoft's models. Plug and AI gives every model on pay-per-use pricing with no per-seat fees, plus image generation, vision and PDF analysis inside Teams. Compare them on our Microsoft Copilot alternative page.

Can Plug and AI generate images and read PDFs in Teams?

Yes. Inside Microsoft Teams, Plug and AI can generate images, analyze images you send (vision), and read and analyze PDF and HTML files — all from the same 1:1 chat or channel @mention. If you want to preview the models in a browser first, our sister site offers no-login AI chat.

Add AI to Microsoft Teams in under a minute

Install once, get GPT, Claude, Gemini and 300+ more models for the whole tenant, and keep the workflow inside Teams — no per-seat fees.