YakChat vs. Teams SMS

While Microsoft has added basic SMS functionality to Microsoft Teams, its significant limitations mean it’s not business-ready. For organizations needing flexible, fully-featured messaging, YakChat is the smarter choice.

Messaging

Two Way Messaging	Yes	Yes
Number And Inbox For Each User	Yes	Yes
Shared Numbers And Inboxes	Yes	No
MMS Group Chat	Yes	No
Broadcast Messaging	Yes	No
Attach Pictures MMS	Yes	No
Attach Other Files MMS	Yes	No
Receive 2 Fa Codes	Yes	No
Contacts
Save Contacts	Yes	No
Import Contacts From CSV	Yes	No
Add Contact Name To Message	Yes	No
Private Contacts	Yes	Yes
Shared Contacts	Yes	No
Contact Tags	Yes	No
Send To Outlook Contacts	Yes	No
Send To Message Entra Directory	Yes	No
Send To Sharepoint Contacts	Yes	No
Advanced Features
AI Text Assistant	Yes	No
AI Translation	Yes	No
Scheduled Messages	Yes	No
Quick Reply Shortcuts	Yes	No
Signatures	Yes	No
White Labeled For Your Brand	Yes	No
Compliance And Security
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes
HIPAA Compliant	Yes	Yes
Microsoft Authentication SSO	Yes	Yes
Assistance With 10 DLC Registration	Yes	No
Opt Out List	Yes	No
Blocked Number List	Yes	No
Message Archiving	Yes	Yes
Messaging Channels
SMS	Yes	Yes
MMS	Yes	No
Whats App For Business	Yes	No
Rich Business Messaging RCS	Yes	No
Phone Numbers
Microsoft Phone Number	Yes	Yes
Separate Local SMS Number	Yes	No
SMS Enable Landline Or Voip Number	Yes	No
Bring Your Own SMS Service	Yes	No
Platforms
Microsoft Teams	Yes	Yes
Webex Cisco	Yes	No
Webex Broadsoft	Yes	No
Browser	Yes	Yes
Desktop App	Yes	Yes
Android I OS App	Yes	Yes
Power Automate	Yes	No
Teams Integration
SMS In Personal Chat	Yes	Yes
SMS In Shared Teams Channel	Yes	No
Teams Chat Message Notification	Yes	Yes
Teams Text Message Counter	Yes	No
Embedded App In Webex Desktop App	Yes	No
Embedded App In Teams Mobile App	Yes	No
Integration
Outlook Contacts	Yes	No
Entra ID Contacts	Yes	No
Sharepoint Contacts	Yes	No
Nuclei Cloud Archiving Gateway	Yes	No
SMTP Archiving	Yes	No
Tango Extend E SIM SMS	Yes	No
Service Provider Integration
Bandwidth	Yes	No
Intelliquent Sinch	Yes	No
Twilio	Yes	No
Infobip Peerless	Yes	No
Telnyx	Yes	No
Sinch	Yes	No
Flowroute BCM One	Yes	No
Message Media Sinch	Yes	No
Tychron	Yes	No
VOIP Ms	Yes	No
Voice Me Up	Yes	No

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YakChat vs. Teams SMS

While Microsoft has added basic SMS functionality to Microsoft Teams, its significant limitations mean it’s not business-ready. For organizations needing flexible, fully-featured messaging, YakChat is the smarter choice.

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