TrueConf or Microsoft Teams

TrueConf is a secure platform for communication and collaboration, offering a reliable alternative to Microsoft Teams with responsive technical support.

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Why is TrueConf the best alternative to MS Teams?

Corporate Chat and Video Conferencing Platform

A secure, world-class video conferencing server for collaboration within the enterprise network.

Collaboration from Any Device

Works on all popular platforms and operating systems, including Linux.

Top-Notch Online Meetings

Unlimited 4K video conferences for up to 1,500 participants.

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Безопасность данных пользователей

User Data Protection

Microsoft Teams relies on the OneDrive cloud storage service and therefore cannot guarantee comprehensive protection of users' personal data from leaks.

TrueConf is deployed on your company's own hardware, ensuring secure workplace communications through media data encryption, operation within the corporate network, and local data storage.

«TrueConf allows us to hold secure meetings with officials in different ministries, being sure that our data resides within the government network. With TrueConf, we no longer require any other video conferencing system.»

Dr. Vatthana N.

Масштабируемая SVC-инфраструктура

Quality of Video Communication

Thanks to support for Scalable Video Coding (SVC) technology, TrueConf delivers optimal video quality across various connection channels.

Moreover, 4K UltraHD quality is available for online meetings, enabling video conferences and broadcasts of materials rich in fine details.

TrueConf is easy to use and the quality is very good. In Germany there are high data safety requirements and there are only a few conference solutions left, while TrueConf delivered very good and flexible options.

Giovanni M.

Расширенное управление раскладками

Advanced Layout Management

Microsoft Teams does not allow customization of participant arrangement, offering only a standard template.

TrueConf supports flexible meeting scenarios — from adaptive layout adjustments to granular control over participants’ devices, including enabling or disabling cameras and microphones.

«TrueConf helps us run effective video meetings. Depending on the meeting’s type, we select one of TrueConf ’s video conferencing modes and communicate without limits. Additionally, thanks to BYOD concept, there isn’t much need for purchasing additional video conferencing equipment.»

Jigme L.

Внешние коммуникации

External Communications and Federation

TrueConf enables interaction through federation, ensuring connectivity to users of any video conferencing servers and integrating multiple solutions into a unified enterprise-level ecosystem.

This establishes seamless collaboration between teams, regardless of their platforms, without compromising connection quality or requiring adjustments to existing workflows.

We are using TrueConf for our weekly news show watched live by thousands of avid spaceflight fans on our YouTube channel. TrueConf is the only video conferencing software that is able to create a seamless streaming experience for our viewers by maintaining guests’ positions even when they join and leave the conference.

Michael B.

Multi-Vendor Interoperability

TrueConf Server natively supports SIP/H.323 protocols and seamlessly integrates with all video conferencing and telephony hardware. Microsoft Teams, however, works only with select devices and mandates third-party service subscriptions for compatibility.

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Huawei
Poly
Cisco
Avaya

How can I replace MS Teams with TrueConf?

1

Download, install, and register TrueConf Server Free.

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2

Create employee accounts in the User Accounts section or configure integration with your user directory using our guide.

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3

Share the server’s guest page link with employees to download client apps, or use group policies to automate app installation on user PCs.

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4

Launch the TrueConf app and start collaborating with your team!

Microsoft Teams vs TrueConf

Microsoft Teams vs TrueConf

How does Microsoft Teams compare to TrueConf?

TrueConf

Microsoft Teams

Market vision
Software server for use within a corporate network.
Cloud-based video conferencing service.
Offline operation
Yes
No
Compatibility with H.323/SIP endpoints
Yes
No
Integration with CCTV systems
Yes
No
4K (Ultra HD) video support
Yes
No
Max number of on-screen participants
49
49
Maximum number of participants in a meeting
1,500
1,000
Customized video layouts
Yes
No
Guest connections
Yes
No
Video lecture mode
Yes
No
Far-end camera and microphone control
Yes
No
Control via browser or mobile application
Yes
No
API for endpoint's control and customization
Yes
No
Licensing
Licensed based on the maximum number of online users.
Licensed based on the number of users who can schedule conferences.
Cost of functional expansion
Low. The price of additional options does not depend on the number of users. No need to purchase new servers.
Very high. The price of additional options scarcely depends on the number of users. Mainly users need to choose a more expensive MS Teams plan to gain required features.

Comparison with Other Solutions

Our Projects

Ministry of Public Security

Ministry of Public Security

Government agency responsible for maintaining law, national security, social order, and various administrative functions. Implementing TrueConf solution allowed the Ministry to conduct its functions more effectively and securely, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of their operations.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

One of the largest aerospace and defense manufacturers in Asia primarily engaged in design, development, and manufacture of aircraft, helicopters, and their spare parts. TrueConf provided HAL with a private network for corporate communications and collaboration that enables more than 30 thousand employees to communicate seamlessly from any convenient device.

Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS)

Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS)

Nuclear power plant that plays a crucial role in India's power generation infrastructure. With TrueConf, NAPS has taken a step forward in embracing digital transformation to streamline the communication process, productivity, collaboration, and efficiency of operations.

Peel Regional Police

Peel Regional Police

Third largest municipal force in Canada with 2,200 sworn members, serving approximately 1.48 million citizens. The Police opened the virtual community station based on TrueConf video conferencing solution to modernize their operations and interact with the public remotely and be more responsive for their needs.

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FAQ

Is there an on-premises 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.