On-premises Microsoft Teams Alternative for Enterprises

Looking for alternatives to Microsoft Teams?

Six reasons why TrueConf is better

Security-first

Self-hosted solution, enterprise-level security, encryption and complete control over your communications.

Top-notch video conferencing

Unlimited 4K video meetings for up to 1,000 participants.

Ultimate interoperability

Host and join conferences from any device and platform you like.

Remote meeting management

Create a custom video layout for all meeting participants and manage attendees’ audio/video devices remotely.

Dedicated support

From our seamless onboarding process, trainings and live demos, we are with you every step of the way.

Enterprise-ready

Reliable video conferencing solution embraced by tens of thousands of companies worldwide.

Check the benefits of on-premises deployment with TrueConf:

On-premises

All intra-corporate communications are stored locally on your servers, inaccessible to third parties.

TrueConf administrators, representatives, and employees don’t have access to customers' meeting & chat history as it is securely encrypted.

Each TrueConf Server instance serves only one organization, so it is unlikely to fall under hacker attacks.

Your private communications cannot be shared with security or law enforcement agencies, as all data is stored on your media with limited access.

Cloud-based

Users’ personal information is stored on remote cloud servers, which may put a risk of sensitive data leakage.

Cloud service employees can access customers' databases as they’re processed unencrypted.

Confidential data can be leaked due to cloud service vulnerabilities or hacked with intercepted username and password.

As cloud storages are managed by third-party administrators, your data can be obtained by interested parties even without your knowledge.

Microsoft Teams

Market vision

Software server for use within a corporate network.

Cloud-based video conferencing service.

Deployment type

On-premises, hybrid or cloud.

Cloud.

All-in-one infrastructure

Requires purchasing more expensive licenses or add-ons. H.323/SIP gateway is missing.

Interoperability

Compatibility with H.323/SIP endpoints

Native integration powered by built-in gateway.

Third-party service subscription required.

Integration with CCTV systems

Quality and user experience

4K (Ultra HD) video support

Unlimited layouts

A user independently selects a layout in real time. Not just for a conference but for every participant and for every spot on the layout.

Users are free to choose custom video layouts or pick one of the available options.

Guest connections

Via pre-installed/one-time client app or browser.

Only via browser.

Conferencing capabilities

Max number of on-screen participants

36. Up to 100 on request.

Conferences streaming

Requires Live Events or Microsoft Stream license.

Virtual rooms

Capability to create a conference with a fixed name (CID) which can be accessed any time.

Video lecture mode

Far-end camera and microphone control

Meeting room experience

Ability to build your own room endpoint using meeting room software from the same vendor

Available with Microsoft Teams Rooms compatible endpoints.

Control via browser or mobile application

API for endpoint's control and customization

FAQ

Is there an on-premise version of Microsoft Teams?

No, Microsoft Teams is pure cloud-based software built to work with SharePoint Online and Azure Active Directory. While it is possible to gain some on-prem functionality in hybrid environments, the feature set of Microsoft Teams will be significantly curtailed.

Why shouldn't you use Microsoft Teams?

1. Confusing file structure. All files uploaded to private and group conversations go to the shared file section of the channel. If you try to organize these files by moving into named folders, file links in conversations will break.

2. Limited number of channels. Teams limits users to 200 public and 30 private channels which is quite problematic for enterprises with many teams and departments.

3. Unintuitive navigation. You may find yourself clicking through multiple tabs and sections to locate something⁠. And users with less technical knowledge might have trouble accessing certain features of the app.

4. Imperfect screen sharing. When sharing Teams call window or some other app on your desktop, the screen edges aren’t clearly visible. You can fix this by sharing the entire desktop, but this may violate your privacy. Plus, the app is a bit glitchy when trying to give screen controls to other participants during a conference.

5. Cybersecurity risk. Once you add users to Microsoft Teams, they automatically get full access to all channels and information exchanged.

Is Microsoft Teams free for Enterprises?

Microsoft Teams free tier offers unlimited chats, audio and video calls, 2GB of personal storage, and 10GB for shared files. This platform integrates well with a wide range of team collaboration apps and can unite up to 300 users from inside and outside your organization into a single network.

Note that you can use Microsoft Teams Free for a one-year trial only if you haven't had a commercial Office 365 subscription. Otherwise, you’ll be redirected to a managed account for your existing plan.

Does Microsoft Teams implement Active Directory?

Microsoft Teams supports the same user authentication technologies as Microsoft 365 and Office 365, including cloud (Azure AD) and hybrid (AD DS) scenarios.

• Cloud. User accounts are created and managed in Microsoft 365 or Office 365 and stored in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).

• Hybrid. User accounts are managed locally in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) forest.

TrueConf: Microsoft Teams Alternative for Enterprises

Looking for alternatives to Microsoft Teams?

Protecting privacy without impacting quality

Multi-vendor interoperability

Check the benefits of on-premises deployment with TrueConf:

On-premises

Cloud-based

4K video conferencing alternative to Microsoft Teams

Reduced CPU load

Remote meeting controls

Purpose-built for video conferencing

Award-winning video conferencing solution

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FAQ

Is there an on-premise version of Microsoft Teams?

Why shouldn't you use Microsoft Teams?

Is Microsoft Teams free for Enterprises?

Does Microsoft Teams implement Active Directory?