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title: "mssgs vs Microsoft Teams - Faster and simpler"
description: "mssgs vs Teams comparison. Faster and simpler than Teams. 100% EU data, no Microsoft lock-in. Teams alternative Netherlands."
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# mssgs vs Microsoft Teams

Faster, simpler, and without the Microsoft overhead.

## Full comparison

mssgs is a chat-first alternative to Microsoft Teams: fast channels, DMs and voice calls without the meeting-first workflow, with all data hosted 100% in the EU (Netherlands/Germany). Below is the full feature-by-feature comparison.

|  | Teams | mssgs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Company** |  |  |
| Company | American (Microsoft) | Dutch (EU) |
| Data location | US/EU mix | 100% Netherlands |
| **Privacy & security** |  |  |
| End-to-end encryption (DM) | No | Yes |
| AI analysis of messages | Yes (Copilot) | None |
| DM spam protection | DMs always open | DM requests off by default |
| Bulk delete messages | No | Yes |
| **Unique features** |  |  |
| Webhooks | Per channel only | Global + per channel |
| Custom triggers (/command → webhook) | No | Yes |
| Multiple owners per group | No | Yes |
| User groups | Via Azure AD | Built-in |
| Email domain restriction | Via Azure AD | Built-in |
| Self-hosting available | No | On request |
| **Standard features** |  |  |
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Voice calls | Yes | Yes |
| Bots & integrations | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app performance | Slow | Fast |
| Desktop app performance | Slow | Fast |

## Why people 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

- Voice calls

- File sharing

- Chat and DMs

- Mobile and desktop apps

- Bots and webhooks

### Plus a few extras

- Much better performance

- 100% EU data location

- E2E encryption for DMs

- No Azure AD required

- Custom triggers

## Switching is easy

Get started in three steps

#### Create a mssgs account

Free to start, no credit card needed. Set up your first channels.

#### Set up integrations

Optional: connect GitHub, webhooks or your own bots.

#### Invite your people

Send invitations and let everyone experience the speed.

Need help? We're happy to assist with the migration. [Contact us](https://mss.gs/en/contact). More questions? See the [full FAQ](https://mss.gs/en/faq).

## Frequently asked questions

**Does mssgs work with Microsoft 365?**

mssgs works standalone alongside Microsoft 365: you don't need an Office 365 subscription or Azure AD. Share OneDrive/SharePoint links in chat, or connect your own tooling via webhooks.

**How does the performance compare?**

mssgs is significantly faster than Teams. The app starts in seconds, messages appear instantly, and the interface stays responsive - even with large groups.

**What about SharePoint and OneDrive integration?**

mssgs has its own file sharing, but you can share links to SharePoint and OneDrive. For deeper integration, you can use webhooks.

**Is mssgs a good Microsoft Teams alternative?**

For chat-first teams, yes. mssgs focuses on fast chat, voice calls and integrations instead of a meeting-first workflow. Work accounts include workflow automations, with all data hosted in the EU.

**Where is mssgs data stored?**

100% on servers in the EU (Netherlands/Germany). Private chats are end-to-end encrypted and all data is AES-256 encrypted at rest.

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