Best Vetted Alternatives to Microsoft Teams

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Slack

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

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7.1/10

Rep Score: 920 Saves

SubscriptionProfessionalCloud-Native / SaaSFreemium

Plays nice with

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Best forWorkplace teams needing structured collaboration

Free tier available; paid plans start per user per month with advanced admin, security, and compliance features in higher tiers.

Summary

Popular team collaboration and messaging platform with channels, direct messages, voice/video calls, workflow automation, and deep integrations across business apps.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Slack when they want a more channel-centric messaging experience with a larger integration ecosystem and stronger day-to-day collaboration workflows.

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Cons

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Slack

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

SecurityB

7.1/10

Rep Score: 920 Saves

SubscriptionProfessionalCloud-Native / SaaSFreemium

Plays nice with

GitHubGitLabJiraGoogleOktaSalesforce

Best for

Workplace teams needing structured collaboration

Cost

Free tier available; paid plans start per user per month with advanced admin, security, and compliance features in higher tiers.

Summary

Popular team collaboration and messaging platform with channels, direct messages, voice/video calls, workflow automation, and deep integrations across business apps.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Slack when they want a more channel-centric messaging experience with a larger integration ecosystem and stronger day-to-day collaboration workflows.

Pros

Cons

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Zoom Workplace

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

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6.8/10

Rep Score: 890 Saves

Free TierEnterpriseCloud-Native / SaaSProprietary

Plays nice with

GoogleSlackJiraOktaSalesforce

Best forMeeting-first organizations and external collaboration

Free basic plan available; paid subscription tiers add longer meetings, admin controls, and enterprise security options.

Summary

Unified communications suite centered on reliable video meetings, team chat, phone, whiteboarding, and collaboration tools.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Zoom Workplace when reliable video meetings, webinars, and external-facing communication matter more than a deeply integrated work hub.

Pros

🟢Excellent meeting quality and ease of use
🟢Strong cross-platform support

Cons

🔴Chat and collaboration features are less deep than dedicated work hubs
🔴Costs can rise with add-ons

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Zoom Workplace

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

SecurityC

6.8/10

Rep Score: 890 Saves

Free TierEnterpriseCloud-Native / SaaSProprietary

Plays nice with

GoogleSlackJiraOktaSalesforce

Best for

Meeting-first organizations and external collaboration

Cost

Free basic plan available; paid subscription tiers add longer meetings, admin controls, and enterprise security options.

Summary

Unified communications suite centered on reliable video meetings, team chat, phone, whiteboarding, and collaboration tools.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Zoom Workplace when reliable video meetings, webinars, and external-facing communication matter more than a deeply integrated work hub.

Pros

🟢Excellent meeting quality and ease of use
🟢Strong cross-platform support
🟢Broad adoption for external meetings and webinars

Cons

🔴Chat and collaboration features are less deep than dedicated work hubs
🔴Costs can rise with add-ons
🔴Less suited to persistent project-centric messaging than channel-first tools

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Go to Zoom Workplace

Mattermost

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

SecurityB

8.4/10

Rep Score: 840 Saves

On-Premises / HybridOpen-Source (Apache 2.0)

Plays nice with

GitHubGitLabJiraSlackOkta

Best forSelf-hosting and regulated environments

Open-source self-hosted edition available; commercial cloud and enterprise plans add advanced security, compliance, and support.

Summary

Open-source team messaging and collaboration platform designed for secure, self-hosted, and regulated environments, with channels, playbooks, integrations, and strong control over data residency.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Mattermost when they need self-hosting, stronger data control, and compliance-oriented deployment options.

Pros

🟢Self-hosting and data control for regulated deployments
🟢Good fit for security-conscious and technical teams

Cons

🔴Requires more operational effort if self-hosted
🔴Smaller ecosystem and mindshare than Slack

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Mattermost

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

SecurityB

8.4/10

Rep Score: 840 Saves

On-Premises / HybridOpen-Source (Apache 2.0)

Plays nice with

GitHubGitLabJiraSlackOkta

Best for

Self-hosting and regulated environments

Cost

Open-source self-hosted edition available; commercial cloud and enterprise plans add advanced security, compliance, and support.

Summary

Open-source team messaging and collaboration platform designed for secure, self-hosted, and regulated environments, with channels, playbooks, integrations, and strong control over data residency.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Mattermost when they need self-hosting, stronger data control, and compliance-oriented deployment options.

Pros

🟢Self-hosting and data control for regulated deployments
🟢Good fit for security-conscious and technical teams
🟢Extensible integrations and automation options

Cons

🔴Requires more operational effort if self-hosted
🔴Smaller ecosystem and mindshare than Slack
🔴User experience can be less polished for casual adoption

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Google Chat

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

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7.4/10

Rep Score: 780 Saves

SubscriptionEnterpriseCloud-Native / SaaSProprietary

Plays nice with

Google

Best forGoogle Workspace-centric organizations

Included with Google Workspace plans; pricing depends on Workspace edition and admin/security requirements.

Summary

Business messaging and collaboration tool integrated with Google Workspace, offering spaces, direct messaging, and Meet integration for organizations already using Google apps.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Google Chat when their organization is standardized on Google Workspace and wants messaging tightly aligned with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Meet.

Pros

🟢Tight integration with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Meet
🟢Simple deployment for Google Workspace customers

Cons

🔴Smaller app ecosystem than Slack or Teams
🔴Less feature-rich for complex enterprise workflows

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Google Chat

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

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7.4/10

Rep Score: 780 Saves

SubscriptionEnterpriseCloud-Native / SaaSProprietary

Plays nice with

Google

Best for

Google Workspace-centric organizations

Cost

Included with Google Workspace plans; pricing depends on Workspace edition and admin/security requirements.

Summary

Business messaging and collaboration tool integrated with Google Workspace, offering spaces, direct messaging, and Meet integration for organizations already using Google apps.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Google Chat when their organization is standardized on Google Workspace and wants messaging tightly aligned with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Meet.

Pros

🟢Tight integration with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Meet
🟢Simple deployment for Google Workspace customers
🟢Good fit for organizations standardized on Google cloud tools

Cons

🔴Smaller app ecosystem than Slack or Teams
🔴Less feature-rich for complex enterprise workflows
🔴Adoption can be limited outside Google-centric environments

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Rocket.Chat

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

SecurityB

8/10

Rep Score: 780 Saves

HybridOpen-Source (Community) with Proprietary Enterprise options

Plays nice with

GitHubGitLabJiraSlackOkta

Best forRegulated teams and self-hosting organizations

Community/open-source edition available; paid cloud and enterprise offerings provide additional features, support, and governance controls.

Summary

Open-source communications platform for team chat, customer messaging, and internal collaboration, with self-hosting options and customization for organizations needing control over infrastructure and data.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Rocket.Chat when they need an open-source platform that supports both internal collaboration and external messaging with self-hosting flexibility.

Pros

🟢Flexible self-hosted deployment options
🟢Supports both internal chat and customer-facing messaging use cases

Cons

🔴Administration and upgrades can be more involved than SaaS-only tools
🔴Smaller default user base and integration catalog than Slack

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Rocket.Chat

Alternative to Microsoft Teams

SecurityB

8/10

Rep Score: 780 Saves

HybridOpen-Source (Community) with Proprietary Enterprise options

Plays nice with

GitHubGitLabJiraSlackOkta

Best for

Regulated teams and self-hosting organizations

Cost

Community/open-source edition available; paid cloud and enterprise offerings provide additional features, support, and governance controls.

Summary

Open-source communications platform for team chat, customer messaging, and internal collaboration, with self-hosting options and customization for organizations needing control over infrastructure and data.

Why Switch

Teams switch from Microsoft Teams to Rocket.Chat when they need an open-source platform that supports both internal collaboration and external messaging with self-hosting flexibility.

Pros

🟢Flexible self-hosted deployment options
🟢Supports both internal chat and customer-facing messaging use cases
🟢Highly customizable and extensible

Cons

🔴Administration and upgrades can be more involved than SaaS-only tools
🔴Smaller default user base and integration catalog than Slack
🔴Advanced capabilities may require paid tiers

0 builders switched

Go to Rocket.Chat