The best Microsoft Teams alternatives in 2026
Microsoft Teams scores 8.0 and ranks #10 in Messaging & Calls. It's not for everyone: skip it if you want a light, fast chat app or your team uses Google Workspace. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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- More private +2.5
- Better value +1.7
- Faster +1.6
- Better design +1.4
Best for: Anyone who wants private chats and calls without trading data for convenience
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- Faster +2.0
- Better design +1.9
- Less private -1.5
- Better value +1.2
Best for: Communities, creators and power users who want channels, bots and multi-device sync
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- Faster +2.0
- Better design +1.7
- Better value +1.3
- Less private -0.8
Best for: Anyone who wants one free app to reach family, friends and local businesses
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- Better design +1.2
- Better value +1.0
- More private +1.0
- Faster +0.6
Best for: People juggling WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and work chats every day
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- Better design +1.6
- Faster +1.2
- Worse value -0.8
- More features +0.4
Best for: Teams and companies that run their daily work through chat and integrations
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- Better design +1.2
- Faster +1.2
- Fewer features -0.9
- More private +0.8
Best for: Families and long-distance friends who want face-to-face moments without calls
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- Less private -1.8
- Better design +1.3
- Faster +1.0
- Better value +0.9
Best for: Gamers, hobby groups and online communities that want voice and text in one place
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Zoom Workplace
Video meetings plus chat, docs and whiteboards in one app 8.3 +0.3 vs Microsoft Teams- Faster +1.4
- Better design +1.0
- Worse value -0.7
Best for: Teams, teachers and consultants who need video meetings that just work
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- Better design +1.7
- Less private -1.2
- Faster +0.9
- Worse value -0.4
Best for: Busy professionals who juggle several email accounts and want a calmer inbox
Still deciding on Microsoft Teams?Read our full review, pros and cons.