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Microsoft Teams vs VitalPBX
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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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6
VitalPBX offers a free plan alongside three paid plans, with features including custom call routing and voicemail transcription. Compare the listed plan allowances for extensions, devices, WebRTC clients, mobile clients, and tenants against your needs.
Visit VitalPBXThe facts
| Microsoft Teams | VitalPBX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Enterprise: $100 a month |
| Plans published | 17 | 4 |
| Maker | Microsoft Teams | VitalPBX |
| Website | microsoft.com | vitalpbx.com |
| On business phone systems | #2 of 167 | #6 of 167 |
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.
VitalPBX: what it does well
- Free plan includes 12 extensions and 20 devices.
- Custom call routing is available.
- Voicemail transcription is included.
- Apps are listed for desktop and mobile platforms.
What to know first
- Community plan is limited to 12 extensions.
- Enterprise costs $100 a month.
- Call Center costs $200 a month.
- Multi-Tenant costs $250 a month.
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