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Microsoft Teams Alternatives

Should you replace Microsoft Teams?

Wire is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Teams

Current
Seat-based Payg
4.4/5
Annual cost
$48
1 seat / $4/month
Seats assigned
$48/yr

This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

Microsoft Teams alternatives

See how Microsoft Teams compares to 12 alternative apps you can switch to.

WireBest FitPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Wire gives you true privacy and cross-platform security, but you'll lose phone service and deep Microsoft 365 ties.
MattermostWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--You get more control and automation, but lose easy video calls and tight Microsoft 365 ties.
Quiet ChatWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--You get quieter, focused meetings and async video, but lose persistent chat, file collaboration, and phone calling.
SlackWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Slack is better for quick chats and integrations, but you’ll lose built-in calling, video meetings, and real-time Office file co-editing.
Proton Me...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--You get truly private video meetings but lose chat, file sharing, and phone — only switch if privacy is your top need.
Element XWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--You get strong privacy and cross-platform chat, but lose phone calls, deep Office integration, and easy meeting scheduling.
ElementNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Element is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Jitsi MeetNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Jitsi Meet is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
ZulipNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Zulip is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
ZoomNot RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Zoom is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
JamiNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Jami is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Rocket.Ch...Not RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Rocket.Chat is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Wire and Mattermost selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Microsoft...

$48

Microsoft Teams Essentials ($4/month)

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Wire

--

Wire Personal

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Mattermost

--

Starter

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Microsoft...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Wire

--

After $2,500 estimated migration cost.

Mattermost

--

After $2,500 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Microsoft...

--

Wire

55/100

Wire shines for teams that need end-to-end encryption and work across devices without being tied to Microsoft 365. It's less ideal if your team already lives in Outlook, SharePoint, or uses Teams phone system.

Mattermost

55/100

Mattermost works best for engineering, DevOps, or security-focused teams that need self-hosted chat and deep workflow automation. It’s less ideal for marketing, sales, or support teams that rely on tight Office 365 integration and simple video calls.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Microsoft...

--

Public adoption signal for the current app.

Wire

medium

Wire is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.

Mattermost

low

Mattermost is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Microsoft...

4.4/5.0

48000 reviews

Wire

--

1800 reviews

Mattermost

--

1850 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Microsoft...

No migration needed

Wire

4 weeks

Medium

Wire is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.

Mattermost

4 weeks

Medium

Mattermost is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Microsoft...

--

Wire

$2,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Mattermost

$2,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Microsoft...

--

Wire

--

Supports 50 native integrations.

Mattermost

--

Supports 300 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Microsoft...

100%

Wire

60%

  • No PSTN calling
  • Limited Microsoft 365 integration
  • No native file collaboration in SharePoint
Mattermost

50%

  • No native video conferencing
  • Limited PSTN phone capabilities
  • Steeper learning curve for non-technical users
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Microsoft...
SOC 1SOC 2ISO 27001ISO 27018HIPAAGDPRFedRAMPCSA STAR
Wire
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRHIPAACCPA
Mattermost
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRHIPAA
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Microsoft...

You already standardize on this app.

Wire

Your team needs private, encrypted chats and meetings and isn't relying on Microsoft 365 apps

Mattermost

Your team is technical, needs full data control, and wants to automate workflows without relying on the cloud

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Microsoft...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Wire

You need to make phone calls to regular phone numbers or deeply integrate with Outlook and SharePoint

Mattermost

You depend on video meetings, phone calls, or seamless Office 365 apps like Word and Excel collaboration