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IdleVoip 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.
Paid Self-hostedWeb
IdleVoip combines a self-hosted Asterisk PBX, browser calling, AI reception, reporting, billing controls, and local speech processing. Its language and default capacity limits are important considerations for organizations with broader or heavier call requirements.
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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.
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| IdleVoip | Microsoft Teams | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Microsoft Teams Essentials: $4 a year |
| Plans published | None | 11 |
| Maker | IdleVoip | Microsoft Teams |
| Website | openidle.com | microsoft.com |
| On business phone systems | #165 of 171 | #2 of 171 |
IdleVoip: what it does well
- Deploys on a customer server or VPS
- Works with SIP trunks and phones
- AI receptionist handles caller requests
- Browser softphone includes call controls
- Speech processing stays on the customer server
What to know first
- Assistant currently supports South African English
- Multilingual recognition is only on the roadmap
- Default setup handles around ten concurrent calls
- Pricing is available on request
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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