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30 alternatives to Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a Communication product. The community recommends 30 alternatives: 30 open source, 30 self-hostable and 30 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Microsoft Teams highlighted.

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About Microsoft Teams

Microsoft's workplace chat and video meeting app, integrated with Microsoft 365 files and calendars.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Freemium
Web
Windows
macOS
iOS
Android
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Quick picks

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Best open-source pick

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Open source, AGPL-3.0 license

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Best self-hosted pick

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Run it on your own server

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Best free pick

chatto

Free to use

All alternatives

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    chatto

    Communication

    A fully-featured team and group chat application that you can easily selfhost.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    clickclack

    Communication

    ClickClackClaw - The chat app with claws.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Converse.js

    Communication

    XMPP chat client in your browser.

    Open source · MPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    deltachat-android

    Communication

    Decentralized private messenger with chat-shared tools and games for Android

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    ejabberd

    Communication

    XMPP instant messaging server.

    Open source · GPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Ergo

    Communication

    Modern IRCv3 server written in Go, combining the features of an ircd, a services framework, and a bouncer.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Galene

    Communication

    Video conferencing server that is easy to deploy and that requires moderate server resources.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    InspIRCd

    Communication

    Modular IRC server written in C++ for Linux, BSD, Windows, and macOS.

    Open source · GPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Kiwi IRC

    Communication

    Responsive web IRC client with theming support.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    10.

    Mattermost

    Communication

    Platform for secure collaboration across the entire software development lifecycle, can be integrated with Gitlab (alternative to Slack).

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    MiroTalk P2P

    Communication

    Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    MiroTalk SFU

    Communication

    Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    13.

    Neko

    实用工具

    自托管的虚拟浏览器，基于Docker和WebRTC技术

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    ngircd

    Communication

    Portable and lightweight Internet Relay Chat server for small or private networks.

    Open source · GPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    once-campfire

    Communication

    Super simple group chat, without a subscription

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Openfire

    Communication

    Real time collaboration (RTC) server.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Openmeetings

    Groupware

    Video conferencing, instant messaging, whiteboard, collaborative document editing and other groupware tools using API functions of the Red5 Streaming Server for Remoting and Streaming.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    plugNmeet

    Communication

    Scalable, High Performance, Open source web conferencing system.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Quassel IRC

    Communication

    Distributed IRC client, meaning that one (or multiple) client(s) can attach to and detach from a central core.

    Open source · GPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    20.

    Robust IRC

    Communication

    RobustIRC is IRC without netsplits. Distributed IRC server, based on RobustSession protocol.

    Open source · BSD-3-Clause
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    21.

    Rocket.Chat

    Communication

    Teamchat solution similar to Gitter.im or Slack.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    SAMA

    Communication

    Next-Gen self-hosted chat server and clients.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Screego

    Communication

    Screego is a simple tool to quickly share your screen to one or multiple people via web browser.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    24.

    Snikket

    Communication

    All-in-one Dockerized easy XMPP solution, including web admin and clients.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    25.

    The Lounge

    Communication

    Self-hosted web IRC client.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Tigase

    Communication

    XMPP server implementation in Java.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    27.

    Tinode

    Communication

    Instant messaging platform. Backend in Go. Clients: Swift iOS, Java Android, JS webapp, scriptable command line; chatbots.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    28.

    Tuwunel

    Communication

    Official successor to conduwuit

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    29.

    UnrealIRCd

    Communication

    Modular, advanced and highly configurable IRC server written in C for Linux, BSD, Windows, and macOS.

    Open source · GPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Zulip

    Communication

    Zulip is a powerful, open source group chat application.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Microsoft Teams

    • + Open source (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Microsoft Teams is not)
    • + Free to use (Microsoft Teams is paid)
    DetailsWebsite

Microsoft Teams vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Microsoft Teams
Current
NoNoproprietaryFreemiumWeb / Windows / macOS / iOS / Android——
chattoYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
clickclackYesYesMIT———0
Converse.jsYesYesMPL-2.0———0
deltachat-androidYesYesGPL-3.0———0
ejabberdYesYesGPL-2.0———0
ErgoYesYesMIT———0
GaleneYesYesMIT———0
InspIRCdYesYesGPL-2.0———0
Kiwi IRCYesYesApache-2.0———0
MattermostYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
MiroTalk P2PYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
MiroTalk SFUYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
NekoYesYesApache-2.0———0
ngircdYesYesGPL-2.0———0
once-campfireYesYesMIT———0
OpenfireYesYesApache-2.0———0
OpenmeetingsYesYesApache-2.0———0
plugNmeetYesYesMIT———0
Quassel IRCYesYesGPL-2.0———0
Robust IRCYesYesBSD-3-Clause———0
Rocket.ChatYesYesMIT———0
SAMAYesYesGPL-3.0———0
ScreegoYesYesGPL-3.0———0
SnikketYesYesApache-2.0———0
The LoungeYesYesMIT———0
TigaseYesYesGPL-3.0———0
TinodeYesYesGPL-3.0———0
TuwunelYesYesApache-2.0———0
UnrealIRCdYesYesGPL-2.0———0
ZulipYesYesApache-2.0———0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Microsoft Teams?

Community-recommended alternatives to Microsoft Teams include chatto, clickclack, Converse.js, deltachat-android, ejabberd, and Ergo. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Teams?

Yes. chatto, clickclack, Converse.js, deltachat-android, ejabberd, and Ergo can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Teams?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include chatto, clickclack, Converse.js, deltachat-android, ejabberd, and Ergo.

Can I self-host an alternative to Microsoft Teams?

Yes. chatto, clickclack, Converse.js, deltachat-android, ejabberd, and Ergo can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Other Communication services

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Microsoft Teams alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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    Discord

    Voice, video and text chat platform organized into community servers and channels, popular with gamers and online communities.

  • Z
    Zoom

    Video conferencing platform for meetings, webinars and screen sharing, with team chat and phone add-ons.

  • T
    Twilio

    Cloud communications API platform for programmable SMS, voice calls, WhatsApp messaging, email and verification.

  • I
    Intercom

    Customer service platform with live chat messenger, shared inbox, help center and the Fin AI agent.

  • M
    Mailchimp

    Intuit's email marketing platform for newsletters, audience management and automated campaigns.

  • S
    Slack

    Team messaging platform organized into channels, with direct messages, huddles, file sharing and thousands of integrations.

Know another Microsoft Teams alternative?

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