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The Stamp Collection

Teams vs Alternatives — 2026 Commemorative Issue

Four commemorative stamps from the Collaboration Postal Service — denomination, print run, varieties, and the philatelist's expert assessment of each issue.

$4
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Microsoft Teams
Collaboration Series · 2026 · Scott #CPS-001
Republic of Collaboration
Issue: 2017 (Teams 2.0: 2023)
Print Run: 320M+ daily active
Denomination: $4–$22/user/mo
Perf: M365 required · All platforms
Capacity: 300 mtg · 1K webinar
The definitive issue of the collaboration series. 320M+ copies in daily circulation. Full-service design includes chat, HD video (300), SharePoint, Loop, Whiteboard, Planner, Town Halls, and 30+ language captions — all at base denomination. 2026 varieties: Copilot AI, voice enrollment, brand protection, Meet interop.
Varieties (Features)
Video 300SharePointLoopWhiteboardPlannerTown HallsCaptions 30+Copilot +$30Phone +$10
Philatelist's Assessment
The cornerstone of any collaboration collection. No other issue packs this many design elements at this face value. Essential for M365-native albums.
Condition Notes
  • Copilot variety requires +$30 surcharge
  • Heavy ink on legacy paper stock
  • Threading detail trails Slack issue
  • Enterprise mounting: 1–3 weeks
  • Best value within M365 album
  • Complex design may overwhelm new collectors
$13
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Zoom Workplace
Video Series · 2026 · Scott #CPS-002
Republic of Collaboration
Issue: 2011 (Workplace: 2024)
Print Run: 300M+ daily participants
Denomination: $13.33/user/mo (Pro)
Market Share: ~56% global video
AI Companion: FREE on all paid
The premium video issue. ~56% global market share. Adaptive bitrate printing produces the sharpest image quality. AI Companion 2.0 included at no surcharge — major value advantage vs Teams' $30 Copilot overprint. Scales to 1,000 meetings and 10,000 webinars.
Varieties (Features)
Best VideoAI FREE1K Meetings10K WebinarClips 2.0Zoom Docs2K+ MarketPhoneEvents
Philatelist's Assessment
The finest print quality in the video category. Free AI ink is a collector's advantage over the Teams overprint. Pair with Slack issue for complete daily-use set.
Condition Notes
  • Free tier: 40-min impression (Teams/Meet: 60)
  • $13.33 face value is 3× Teams' base
  • Chat design not primary communication
  • Usually collected alongside Slack
  • Download required to view
  • 2020 security print defect — largely corrected
$8.75
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Slack
Integration Series · 2026 · Scott #CPS-003
Republic of Collaboration
Issue: 2013 (Salesforce: 2021)
Print Run: 47M+ daily active
Denomination: $8.75/user/mo (Pro)
Integrations: 2,600+ connections
Satisfaction: 87% — highest rated
The integration masterwork. 2,600+ connection varieties — unmatched in any catalog. Channel-based threading, Slack Connect, Workflow Builder, AI Agents. Salesforce-owned ($27.7B, 2021). 87% collector satisfaction — the most prized daily-use issue.
Varieties (Features)
2,600+ PluginsChannelsConnectWorkflowsAgentsSalesforceCanvasFull AI Biz+
Philatelist's Assessment
The connective tissue of any collection. 2,600+ varieties linking GitHub, Jira, Figma, Notion, and more. Always pair with Zoom for the complete video-messaging set.
Condition Notes
  • Video limited to ~50 (Huddles only)
  • No webinar or large-event impression
  • Free issue: 90-day, 10 connections
  • Full AI: Business+ ($12.50) required
  • Face value scales at 500+ copies
  • Channel proliferation without curation
FREE
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Google Meet
Zero-Install Series · 2026 · Scott #CPS-004
Republic of Collaboration
Issue: 2017 (rebrand from Hangouts)
Installation: NONE — browser-native
Free Duration: 60 min · 100 users
AI: Gemini on all Workspace plans
Search Rank: #1 in 28+ countries
The only zero-installation issue. No download, no app, no guest accounts. Click a link — viewing begins. Gemini AI included on all Workspace plans. Live Docs co-editing is a unique variety. #1 by search volume in 28+ countries. 60-min free — tied with Teams.
Varieties (Features)
Zero Install60-Min FreeGemini AILive DocsTeams InteropNo Guest Acct
Philatelist's Assessment
The self-adhesive issue — no licking, no mounting, just peel and use. When collaboration should just happen, no other stamp requires less preparation. Best for Google Workspace albums.
Condition Notes
  • Fewer advanced design controls
  • 100-user free impression cap
  • Narrower integration catalog
  • Google Chat companion less refined
  • Best within Google Workspace album
  • Fewer breakout room options

Stamp Catalog

All four issues compared

AttributeCPS-001CPS-002CPS-003CPS-004
Video3001,000~50100
Chat✓BasicBestBasic
FilesDeepDocsCanvasDeep
AI Free+$30✓Tiered✓
Integrations1K+2K+2.6K+Fewer
Phone+$10Add-on——
Webinars1K10K——
Zero-InstallWebDLWeb✓
Free60m40mUnlim*60m
ComplianceFullFullGridFull
Teams
$4
$4–$22. Copilot +$30. Free 60m.
Zoom
$13
$13–$22. AI FREE. Free 40m.
Slack
$8.75
$8.75–$12.50. AI tiered.
Meet
$0
$7–$18 Workspace. Gemini free.