Looking for a Microsoft Teams alternative?
Limnn Beam is chat and Jams built into the Limnn business platform, with Cortex AI that can read and act on your CRM, support and project records.
Limnn BeamCommon reasons teams evaluate Microsoft Teams alternatives
- Chat disconnected from operational systems
- Teams want lighter-weight chat focused on the work
Microsoft Teams remains a strong product for many teams. Microsoft Teams combines chat, meetings, calling and file collaboration, and is tightly integrated with Microsoft 365 apps such as Outlook, SharePoint and Office.
What to look for in a Microsoft Teams alternative
- Solid chat and Jams
- AI grounded in your data
- Shared directory and permissions
Where Limnn fits — and where Microsoft Teams is still the better choice
Choose Limnn if…
- Your operational systems (CRM, help desk, HR, projects) run on Limnn and you want chat on the same data.
- You want a focused chat experience with AI grounded in business records.
Choose Microsoft Teams if…
- Your company is standardised on Microsoft 365 and Outlook.
- You run large meetings, webinars or need an enterprise phone system.
Chat & channels
Channels, DMs, threaded replies, reactions, polls, pins and search
Meetings
Jams with voice, video and screen share; live Cortex captions; Limnn Meetings scheduling with video links
Office documents
Limnn Suite: docs, sheets, decks and forms on live records
Business records in chat
Native to Limnn modules
AI
Cortex recaps, channel Q&A, reply drafts, call captions
Pricing
Included free with Limnn Core
Switching from Microsoft Teams
- 01Decide what history matters. Most teams start fresh in Limnn Beam and keep Teams read-only for an archive period.
- 02Create channels to mirror your team structure, set announcement channels to admin-only posting and create @groups.
- 03Invite people — they use the same Limnn login, roles and directory as the rest of the suite.
- 04Move notifications from Limnn modules (deals, tickets, tasks) into the relevant channels so work and conversation live together.
Included free with any Limnn Core plan. 30-day free trial, no credit card required.
Other Microsoft Teams alternatives worth evaluating
The right tool depends on your team. Besides Limnn, teams replacing Microsoft Teams often look at Slack, ClickUp. Our comparisons lay out the trade-offs plainly:
Microsoft Teams alternative: common questions
What is the best Microsoft Teams alternative?
It depends on what you need. Limnn is a strong fit if your operational systems (CRM, help desk, HR, projects) run on Limnn and you want chat on the same data. Slack, ClickUp are also worth evaluating. If your company is standardised on Microsoft 365 and Outlook, staying on Microsoft Teams may be the better call.
How hard is it to switch from Microsoft Teams to Limnn?
Most moves follow four steps: export from Microsoft Teams, set up your structure in Limnn, import with the CSV importer and run a short overlap. Limnn Experts offer fixed-price migrations (from $300, capped at $1,000) if you'd rather hand it off.
Can I try Limnn before switching?
Yes. Every workspace starts with a 30-day free trial, no credit card required. When it ends, the workspace is paused — not deleted — until you choose a plan.
What does Limnn cost compared with Microsoft Teams?
Included free with any Limnn Core plan; bundles and a flat full-suite price are on the pricing page. We don't publish competitor prices because they change — check Microsoft Teams's website for current plans.
Last reviewed October 2026. Competitor information is based on publicly available product information at the time of review, is stated in general terms and may change — check the vendor's website for current features and pricing. Microsoft and Microsoft Teams are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Limnn is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Microsoft Teams. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only. Spot something out of date? Email hello@limnn.com.
Try Limnn as your Microsoft Teams alternative.
30-day free trial, no credit card. Bring your data with the CSV importer or a fixed-price Limnn Experts migration.