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Microsoft Teams (free)RingCentral
Freemium

Free edition available; Teams Essentials costs $4 per user per month, paid yearly.

 Paid

The app is a free download; the phone and messaging service needs a RingCentral business…

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • Chat, file sharing and meetings in one app
  • Meetings of up to 100 participants on the free tier
  • Phone, meetings and chat in one app
  • Meetings with up to 300 participants and live transcription
  • Requires a Microsoft account
  • Proprietary and tied to Microsoft services
  • Aimed at businesses with a paid plan
  • Not end-to-end private messaging for personal use
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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