Microsoft Teams Essentials is a streamlined version of Microsoft Teams designed for small businesses and organizations that need basic collaboration tools. It offers core features such as chat, video meetings, file sharing, and calendar integration, but it does not include some of the more advanced features found in higher-tier plans like Microsoft Teams (Business Standard or Enterprise plans).

One of the features not included in Teams Essentials is Breakout Rooms. Breakout Rooms are a functionality that allows meeting organizers to split participants into smaller groups during a meeting, which is particularly useful for workshops, training sessions, or team discussions. This feature is available in more advanced Microsoft Teams plans, such as Microsoft Teams (Business Standard or Enterprise plans).

If Breakout Rooms are a critical requirement for your organization, you may need to consider upgrading to a higher-tier Microsoft Teams plan that includes this functionality. Teams Essentials is best suited for organizations that need basic collaboration tools without the need for advanced meeting or administrative features.