Microsoft Teams advertises $4/mo and has 3 documented extra fees, adding about $70/mo. Alternatives in Project Management are ranked by estimated monthly cost. Estimates use illustrative assumptions, not your exact usage.
Current Tool
Bundled with Microsoft 365. 'Free' for M365 subscribers, but standalone and add-ons (Rooms, Phone, W
Advertised: $4/mo
~$74/mo estimated
3 documented extra fees
Team messaging and collaboration hub. Free plan has a 90-day message history limit that forces upgrades. Per-user pricin
~$8/mo ($66/mo less)
Advertised $0/mo • 3 documented fees (+$8/mo) ✓ lower
Modern issue tracking for software teams. Free for up to 250 issues, then $8-$14/user/mo. Clean and fast, with fewer hid
~$12/mo ($62/mo less)
Advertised $0/mo • 3 documented fees (+$12/mo) ✓ lower
Atlassian's visual Kanban board tool. Free plan is limited by Power-Up restrictions, automation caps, and view limitatio
~$20/mo ($54/mo less)
Advertised $5/mo • 4 documented fees (+$15/mo) ✓ lower
All-in-one project management with docs, whiteboards, and goals. Free plan is generous but paid plans have per-seat cost
~$37/mo ($37/mo less)
Advertised $10/mo • 4 documented fees (+$27/mo) ✓ lower
Scheduling automation platform. Free for 1 event type, then $10-$16/seat/mo — but team features, routing, and SMS notifi
~$37/mo ($37/mo less)
Advertised $0/mo • 3 documented fees (+$37/mo) ✓ lower
Work management platform for teams. Free for up to 10 users, then per-seat pricing with minimum seat requirements and fe
~$53/mo ($21/mo less)
Advertised $0/mo • 4 documented fees (+$53/mo) ✓ lower
Simple project management and team communication tool. $15/user/mo or $349/mo flat for unlimited users — one of the most
~$55/mo ($19/mo less)
Advertised $15/mo • 3 documented fees (+$40/mo) ✓ lower
Work management platform with customizable workflows. Minimum 3-seat requirement and per-seat pricing create a high floo
~$72/mo ($2/mo less)
Advertised $12/mo • 4 documented fees (+$60/mo) ✓ lower
Payroll, benefits, and HR platform for small businesses. Base at $40/mo + $6/person/mo, but benefits administration, sta
~$86/mo
Advertised $40/mo • 3 documented fees (+$46/mo) ✓ lower
+ $50 one-time
Video conferencing and collaboration platform. Free plan has a 40-minute meeting limit. Add-ons for Phone, Rooms, and We
~$161.32/mo
Advertised $13.32/mo • 5 documented fees (+$148/mo)
Enterprise work management platform with spreadsheet-style UI. Per-user pricing from $9-$32/user/mo, but automation caps
~$482/mo
Advertised $9/mo • 3 documented fees (+$473/mo)
Atlassian's issue and project tracker, the industry standard for software teams. Free for 10 users, then per-user pricin
~$546.15/mo
Advertised $8.15/mo • 5 documented fees (+$538/mo)
Compare Microsoft Teams vs alternatives with your actual usage numbers
Open Calculator with Microsoft Teams