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Microsoft Teams Alternatives

5 privacy-focused alternatives to Microsoft's Microsoft Teams

Why switch from Microsoft Teams?

Teams collects extensive usage data and integrates with Microsoft advertising. Messages and files accessible to Microsoft.

The alternatives below are privacy-focused services based primarily in the European Union, offering better data protection and transparency.

Learn more about Microsoft's data practices

Data Collection: Microsoft typically collects extensive user data including usage patterns, device information, and behavioral data.

Jurisdiction: As a company based outside the EU, your data may be subject to different privacy regulations and government access requests.

Your Rights: Under GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data. European alternatives often provide stronger default protections.

How to Switch from Microsoft Teams

Migration guides for Microsoft Teams are coming soon!

In the meantime, explore our available guides .

5 tools found

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BigBlueButtonπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Open-source web conferencing for online learning

Grade COpen SourceSelf-HostedFree Tier
Element logo
ElementπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Decentralized, encrypted messaging built on Matrix protocol

Grade BOpen SourceSelf-HostedFree Tier
Signal logo
SignalπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

End-to-end encrypted messaging with open-source protocol

Grade COpen SourceFree Tier
Threema logo
ThreemaπŸ‡¨πŸ‡­

Swiss encrypted messenger that works without phone number

Grade AOpen Source
Wire logo
WireπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ

Secure collaboration platform with end-to-end encryption

Grade AOpen SourceSelf-HostedFree Tier