3 Cheaper Microsoft Teams Essentials Alternatives
Each tool below has a lower entry price than Microsoft Teams Essentials on a plan we compared side by side. Prices are taken from each company’s official pricing page (checked October 7, 2026). Cheapest listed first.
| Alternative | Price | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho Meeting | Standard: $1 per host/month · billed annually | Small businesses wanting low-cost online meetings. | Zoho Meeting vs Microsoft Teams Essentials |
| Zoho Cliq | Professional: $1.80 per user/month · billed annuallyAbout 55% less than Microsoft Teams Essentials on the compared plan | Growing teams wanting business chat with admin controls. | Zoho Cliq vs Microsoft Teams Essentials |
| Pumble | Pro: $2.49 per seat/month · billed annually | Teams wanting low-cost chat with unlimited history. | Pumble vs Microsoft Teams Essentials |
Microsoft Teams Essentials for reference: Teams Essentials: $4/user/month, billed annually. Source. Units differ between some tools (per user vs per account), so check the unit line under each price. Higher plans are available for every tool.