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Microsoft Teams vs MikoPBX
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 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.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
MikoPBX combines a free Asterisk-based PBX with extensive deployment, routing, integration, and API options. Its no-stated-capacity limit and local processing modules may appeal to organizations managing their own telephony.
Visit MikoPBXThe facts
| Microsoft Teams | MikoPBX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Microsoft Teams Essentials: $4 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 11 | 1 |
| Maker | Microsoft Teams | Not published |
| Website | microsoft.com | mikopbx.com |
| On business phone systems | #2 of 174 | #22 of 174 |
Microsoft Teams: what it does well
- Free use requires no subscription.
- Guests can join meetings without a Teams account.
- Free one-to-one calls have no time limit.
- Runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Integrates with Microsoft 365 and more than 250 business apps.
What to know first
- Free group meetings last up to 60 minutes.
- Free group meetings allow up to 100 participants.
- Business plan prices are billed yearly.
MikoPBX: what it does well
- Free PBX license with no per-user fees
- No stated limit on calls, extensions, or users
- Works with all IP providers
- Web interface for installation and management
- Deploys on computers, Docker, clouds, and virtualized environments
What to know first
- Paid modules are available separately
- Paid support starts at 100$ per request
- Call recording storage depends on the maker’s service
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