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Microsoft Teams vs Telair Hosted PBX
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.
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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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Telair Hosted PBX combines Australian calling, configurable routing, recording and reporting with optional UCme softphone access. Pricing begins at $25 per user monthly, while plan minimums and eligibility requirements affect the setup.
Visit Telair Hosted PBXThe facts
| Microsoft Teams | Telair Hosted PBX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Microsoft Teams Essentials: $4 a year | uPBX Unlimited: $25 a month |
| Plans published | 11 | 3 |
| Maker | Microsoft Teams | Telair Hosted PBX |
| Website | microsoft.com | telair.com.au |
| On business phone systems | #2 of 174 | #131 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.
Telair Hosted PBX: what it does well
- Unlimited standard Australian calls included
- Advanced routing and emergency failover
- Automatic call recording at no extra charge
- Real-time call dashboards and reports
- UCme supports mobile and desktop platforms
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Minimum user counts vary by plan
- Valid ABN or ACN is required
- Some plans have long minimum terms
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