Which option is the most cost-effective way to record Microsoft Teams meetings?
If the business already has Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Business Premium, then Teams meeting recording is already included — so that’s the most cost-effective option (£0 extra). Add Teams Premium only if you need features like live translated captions or advanced meeting experiences. Add Copilot if you want AI help across meetings and email/docs - next level experience.
- Pillar
- Support
- Service
- Microsoft 365
- Topics
- Microsoft Teamsm365-copilot
Most organisations don’t need an “extra licence” just to record meetings.
- If staff already have M365 Business Standard / Business Premium (with Teams), they can record Teams meetings without paying extra. Recordings are saved into OneDrive / SharePoint (depending on meeting type).
- Teams Premium or Enterprise is worth it when the business needs live translated captions and transcripts - A more “premium” meeting experiences and controls.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot is the right add-on when the goal isn’t just recording — it’s AI support across Microsoft 365, including supercharging meetings before, during and afterwards for increase productivity.
| Feature | Included in most M365 Licenses | Teams Premium / Enterprise | Microsoft Copilot 365 Business / Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Recording |
✔
|
✔
|
✔ |
|
Transcription
|
Basic
|
Standard
|
Advanced |
|
Live Translated Captions
|
|
✔ | ✔ |
|
Advanced Security & Compliance
|
|
✔ (Enhanced with Enterprise)
|
|
|
AI-Generated Summaries
|
✔ (Summary & Recaps) | ✔ (Enhanced Summary, Actions, Insights) | |
|
Agenda Creation & Follow-ups
|
✔ (Basic) | ✔ (Advanced) | |
|
Best For
|
Basics
|
Improved meeting experience
|
Increased meeting experience & productivity |
| Budget Per User Per Month Jan 2026 |
£0 | £8 to £12 | £15 to £30 |
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