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Microsoft Teams Alternatives

Should you replace Microsoft Teams?

Slack 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 30 alternative apps you can switch to.

SlackBest FitPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Slack wins on async workflow flexibility but loses on unified communications depth.
LarkLow Risk SwitchPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--All-in-one workspace with built-in AI that eliminates need for separate Slack, Zoom, and Notion subscriptions.
Webex Sui...Low Risk SwitchSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$144/yr$15/monthWebex leads with AI-powered meeting intelligence and enterprise-grade security where Teams offers office-suite integration.
8x8 WorkWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Telephony powerhouse with contact center DNA, but forces abandonment of the Microsoft ecosystem.
WireWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Wire trades ecosystem convenience for cryptographic privacy, making it the Swiss vault of team collaboration at roughly twice the cost.
Ringcentr...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Telephony-first unified communications platform ideal for voice-heavy workflows escaping Microsoft ecosystem lock-in.
Rocket.Ch...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Trade Microsoft's walled garden for air-gapped sovereignty—Rocket.Chat delivers secure chat with total data control and open-source flexibility.
ZoomLow Risk SwitchSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Zoom wins on video fidelity and webinar scale but requires separate phone licenses to match Teams' bundled communications stack.
EztalksWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$129/yr$13/monthCompetes on hardware integration where Teams dominates software ecosystem depth
BoardableWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Niche governance platform sacrificing general collaboration breadth for fiduciary workflow depth and board-specific compliance automation
MattermostWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Trade Microsoft’s ecosystem for sovereign data control and DevOps-native workflows.
KonveyWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$290/yr$29/monthKonvey wins on sales video tracking and automation where Teams offers only basic recording
RingoverNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Ringover is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
3cxNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--3cx is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Yeastar P...Not RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Yeastar P-Series Pbx System is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
VerishowNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Verishow is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
GatherNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Gather is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
SpikeNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Spike is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
StreemNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Streem is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
ElementNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Element is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Help Ligh...Not RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Help Lightning is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Quiet ChatNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Quiet Chat is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
SurflyNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Surfly is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
ClaapNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Claap is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
UpscopeNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Upscope is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Element XNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Element X 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.
Jitsi MeetNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Jitsi Meet is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Proton Me...Not RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Proton Meet 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.

Slack and Lark 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.

Slack

--

Free

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Lark

--

Free

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.

Slack

--

After $4,000 estimated migration cost.

Lark

--

After $18,000 estimated migration cost.

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

--

Slack

70/100

Slack excels as a channel-based messaging hub with industry-leading third-party integrations, making it superior for asynchronous collaboration and software-driven workflows. However, it lacks the native PSTN calling, advanced video conferencing, and deep Microsoft 365 integration that Teams provides out-of-the-box.

Lark

72/100

Lark suits distributed teams seeking an all-in-one workspace that replaces Slack, Zoom, and Google Docs without Microsoft dependencies. Organizations with operations in China benefit from ByteDance's infrastructure, while cost-conscious teams appreciate built-in AI and project management features.

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

--

Public adoption signal for the current app.

Slack

low

Slack is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $4,000 one-time cost.

Lark

low

Lark is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 10 weeks and $18,000 one-time cost.

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

4.4/5.0

48000 reviews

Slack

4.5/5.0

37712 reviews

Lark

4.5/5.0

166 reviews

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

No migration needed

Slack

4 weeks

Medium

Slack is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $4,000 one-time cost.

Lark

10 weeks

High

Lark is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 10 weeks and $18,000 one-time cost.

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

--

Slack

$4,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Lark

$18,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

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

--

Slack

--

Supports 2,600 native integrations.

Lark

--

Supports 200 native integrations.

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

100%

Slack

65%

  • No native PSTN calling or enterprise phone system
  • Video huddles limited compared to Teams meetings
  • Weak native document co-authoring vs M365 integration
  • Higher per-seat cost for full security features
  • Requires separate licenses for Microsoft 365 parity
Lark

65%

  • No native Microsoft 365 app integration
  • Limited PSTN telephony and calling plans
  • Smaller third-party app marketplace ecosystem
  • Data sovereignty concerns for regulated industries
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Microsoft...
SOC 1SOC 2ISO 27001ISO 27018HIPAAGDPRFedRAMPCSA STAR
Slack
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018GDPRHIPAAFedRAMP ModerateCCPA
Lark
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018GDPRCCPA
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Microsoft...

You already standardize on this app.

Slack

Your team prioritizes channel-based messaging and extensive third-party integrations over native telephony

Lark

Choose when consolidating chat, docs, and video into one platform outside the Microsoft ecosystem.

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.

Slack

You require integrated PSTN calling or host large video meetings with advanced production features

Lark

Avoid if deeply integrated with Microsoft 365 or requiring advanced PSTN telephony systems.