Best Microsoft Teams alternatives
Microsoft Teams combines chat, video meetings, and file collaboration, tightly integrated with Microsoft 365.
About Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams combines chat, video meetings, and file collaboration, tightly integrated with Microsoft 365. Segmented by Microsoft into small/medium business, enterprise, education, and individual use — organizations already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Chat and channels integrating Loop, OneNote, and third-party apps
- AI-powered meetings with real-time translation and insights
- Teams Phone cloud calling
- Copilot integration for meetings and workflows
- Built-in security and encryption controls
Platforms
Top alternatives
See how the top Microsoft Teams alternatives compare on use case fit and core strengths.
Slack
A workplace communication platform built around channels, direct messages, integrations, and searchable conversations.
Best for
Teams that want a lighter, integration-friendly chat tool
Discord
A community-focused communication platform with text channels, voice rooms, and real-time collaboration.
Best for
Informal teams and communities that value voice chat
Mattermost
A team messaging platform designed for organizations that need greater control over hosting and security.
Best for
Technical teams that need self-hosted, secure messaging
How to choose
Before switching to Microsoft Teams, weigh it against its listed alternatives: Slack (Teams that want a lighter, integration-friendly chat tool); Discord (Informal teams and communities that value voice chat); Mattermost (Technical teams that need self-hosted, secure messaging). Compare each against the workflow you actually run today — integrations, customization, and the effort required to migrate your existing data usually matter more than headline features. Confirm it runs on the platforms you need (Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) before switching.
If Microsoft Teams's feature set above doesn't cover what you need, one of the alternatives compared here — Slack, Discord, Mattermost — may be a closer fit.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Teams?
Based on core features and use case fit, the strongest Microsoft Teams alternatives are Slack, Discord and Mattermost. See the comparison above for what each one does best.
How do I migrate from Microsoft Teams to a different tool?
Most teams start by exporting their existing Microsoft Teams data, then importing it into the new tool while running both in parallel until the switch is complete.
Do Microsoft Teams alternatives integrate with the tools my team already uses?
Integration support varies by tool — check each alternative's own integrations before switching workflows that depend on them.
What platforms does Microsoft Teams run on?
Microsoft Teams is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, per its official site.
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