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3CX vs Microsoft Teams
Both stand on business phone systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan WebWindowsLinux+3
Visit 3CX Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Teams covers messaging, calls, and meetings across platforms, with a free plan and business options that list expanded meeting and support features. Check the free meeting duration and participant limit against your group’s needs.
Visit Microsoft TeamsThe facts
| 3CX | Microsoft Teams | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, Mac | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $300 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 17 |
| Maker | 3CX | Microsoft Teams |
| Website | 3cx.com | microsoft.com |
| On business phone systems | #1 of 167 | #2 of 167 |
3CX: what it does well
Microsoft Teams: what it does well
- Free use requires no subscription.
- Guests can join meetings without a Teams account.
- Free one-to-one calls have no time limit.
- Runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Integrates with Microsoft 365 and more than 250 business apps.
What to know first
- Free group meetings last up to 60 minutes.
- Free group meetings allow up to 100 participants.
- Business plan prices are billed yearly.
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