The Best Microsoft Teams integrations you should know

Now for the good stuff. We've put together a Microsoft Teams integrations list featuring tried-and-true favorites across creativity, productivity, and communication. Just keep in mind: the Teams “app market” is a living, breathing thing. Apps come, go, and evolve – so don’t be afraid to test and pivot.

Creative and collaboration tools

Canva for Teams – Design flyers, social posts, and internal docs right inside Teams. Perfect for HR pros with a flair for visuals (or who just want to avoid another tab).
MURAL – Visual brainstorming boards your team can actually enjoy using.
Lucidchart – Build org charts, workflows, and process diagrams with drag-and-drop simplicity.

These tools make creative collaboration less of a pain – and more of a team win. (Yes, even for non-creatives.)

Team workflow management & productivity boosters

If your to-do list feels more like a novel, these apps can help.

Trello & Asana – Classic tools for managing projects, assigning tasks, and checking things off in style.
Zapier – The secret weapon for automating repetitive tasks and workflows between your preferred apps.
Approvals by Microsoft – Need a quick sign-off from the boss? This makes approval flows painless (and fast).

When it comes to team workflow management, it’s all about choosing the tools that reduce friction – so your team can focus on what matters.

Communication and Automation

Communication doesn’t have to be chaos. These integrations keep things running smoothly:

Polly – fun, fast polls and surveys to check the team’s pulse (or vote on the best pizza topping).
Power Automate – build automatic workflows that send alerts, schedule tasks, or update spreadsheets – all while you sip your coffee.
Kahoot! – who says training has to be boring? Use Kahoot! for interactive learning sessions your team might actually look forward to.

And yes, all of these are listed in the Microsoft Teams App Store, just a few clicks away.

A bonus integration worth trying: Calamari

Let’s not forget about Calamari. If your team is still managing vacation requests in spreadsheets or via mystery MS messages that vanish into the void, it’s time to bring some order to the chaos.

With the Calamari Microsoft Teams integration, your employees can request time off, check their remaining leave days, and get approval notifications – all without leaving the Teams interface.

For HR teams, it means fewer emails, faster decisions, and one less tool to juggle. For managers, it means knowing who’s off without needing to dig through their calendar like it’s a crime scene.

This integration streamlines time-off management, keeps everyone in the loop, and adds a touch of modern efficiency to your HR operations. Because let’s be honest – Excel was never meant to be an HR system.

Can you add custom apps and integrations to Microsoft Teams?

100%! While the pre-built integrations are great, sometimes you need something tailored to your specific workflows or policies.

Thanks to Microsoft’s powerful Power Platform, teams can design personalized tools and workflows without writing a single line of code. Whether it’s using Power Apps to build internal solutions, Power Automate to streamline repetitive processes, or Power BI to turn data into insights – there’s plenty of room to tailor Teams exactly to your organization’s needs.

Got a unique approval process? Need a custom dashboard for your HR metrics? You can build it – or have your IT team whip something up.

How to find and install Microsoft Teams integrations

Here’s how to get started:

Open Microsoft Teams
Click on the Apps icon in the left menu
Use the search bar or browse by category
Click “Add” to install the app
(Optional) Customize settings for your team

Pro tip: Start small. Pick one or two integrations based on your biggest pain points, and test how they impact your team’s workflow. No need to go full automation ninja on day one.

Supercharge your Microsoft Teams experience

Microsoft Teams already helps you stay connected – but with the right integrations, it becomes a true command center for your team.

From task management to creative brainstorming and beyond, there’s an integration out there that can save your team time, boost collaboration, and maybe even make work feel a little more fun.

So go ahead – explore the Microsoft Teams integration options out there. Try a few. Delete the ones that don’t spark joy. Your future self – and your team – will appreciate it.

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