mssgs vs Microsoft Teams
Faster, simpler, and without the Microsoft overhead.
Full comparison
What do you get for your money?
| Teams | mssgs | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost & company | ||
| Price (10 members, 5 years) | €3,540 | €850 |
| Pricing model | Monthly per user | One-time for 5 years |
| Company | American (Microsoft) | Dutch (EU) |
| Data location | US/EU mix | 100% Netherlands |
| Privacy & security | ||
| End-to-end encryption (DM) | ||
| AI analysis of messages | Yes (Copilot) | None |
| DM spam protection | DMs always open | DM requests off by default |
| Bulk delete messages | ||
| Unique features | ||
| Server-wide webhooks | Per channel only | Global + per channel |
| Custom triggers (/command → webhook) | ||
| Multiple server owners | ||
| User Groups (server-wide) | Via Azure AD | Built-in |
| Email domain restriction | Via Azure AD | Built-in |
| Self-hosting available | On request | |
| Standard features | ||
| Unlimited channels | ||
| Voice & video calls | ||
| Bots & integrations | ||
| SSO (Google/Microsoft) | ||
| Mobile app performance | Slow | Fast |
| Desktop app performance | Slow | Fast |
Why teams are switching
Faster, much faster
Teams is known for its slow performance. mssgs starts in seconds and stays responsive, even on older hardware.
100% EU data
Teams mixes data between the US and EU. With mssgs, everything stays in the Netherlands. No ambiguity, no compliance risks.
No Microsoft lock-in
No Azure AD required, no Office 365 subscription. mssgs works standalone, without the Microsoft ecosystem dependency.
No AI in your messages
Microsoft analyzes your messages for Copilot. With mssgs, your data stays yours - no AI training, no analysis.
Everything you're used to from Teams
- Channels and teams
- Video meetings
- File sharing
- Chat and DMs
- Mobile and desktop apps
- SSO integration
Plus a few extras
- Much better performance
- 100% EU data location
- E2E encryption for DMs
- No Azure AD required
- Custom triggers
- Predictable costs
Switching is easy
Get started in three steps
Create a mssgs account
Start your 14-day trial and set up your first channels.
Configure SSO
Optional: connect Google or Microsoft SSO for easy login.
Invite your team
Send invitations and let your team experience the speed.
Need help? We're happy to assist with the migration. Contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use Microsoft SSO so your team can log in with their existing Microsoft accounts. You don't need an Office 365 subscription.
mssgs is significantly faster than Teams. The app starts in seconds, messages appear instantly, and the interface stays responsive - even with large servers.
mssgs has its own file sharing, but you can share links to SharePoint and OneDrive. For deeper integration, you can use webhooks.
Yes, 14 days free trial. No credit card required. After the trial, you can choose whether to purchase.