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Line2 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.

Line2

Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Line2 combines a second number with calling, texting, routing, and voicemail controls across major platforms. Review carrier restrictions and the listed plan terms before choosing a subscription.

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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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The facts

	Line2	Microsoft Teams
Free plan	Not published	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Monthly subscription: $10.99 a month	Microsoft Teams Essentials: $4 a year
Plans published	8	11
Maker	Not published	Microsoft Teams
Website	line2.com	microsoft.com
On business phone systems	#151 of 174	#2 of 174

Line2: what it does well

Second number for calls and texts
Unlimited US and Canada VoIP calling
Local, vanity, and multiple numbers
Automatic call recording listed
Apps for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and web

What to know first

Cellular providers may restrict VoIP
Extra carrier fees may apply
Business SMS/MMS registration is required
Some plans list no limits

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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