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Chavid vs Microsoft Teams
The best Microsoft Teams
alternative for UK teams
Chavid gives you everything Teams does — HD video, screen sharing, group messaging — without the per-seat pricing, the mandatory downloads, or the US data storage.
Why UK teams are switching from Teams
Four reasons Chavid works better for most UK businesses.
Free audio calls — Teams charges for it
Chavid includes free peer-to-peer audio calls between users at no extra cost. Microsoft Teams audio calling requires a paid Microsoft 365 subscription.
UK-built and GDPR-first
Chavid stores all data in the UK and was built with GDPR compliance from day one — not bolted on as an afterthought.
No downloads, ever
Anyone can join a Chavid call from any browser on any device. No app install, no Microsoft account required — just a Chavid account.
One flat price — cheaper than Zoom
Chavid charges £9.99 per user per month — cheaper than Zoom Pro at £13.99. No per-seat bundles, no Microsoft 365 subscription required. Just one straightforward price.
Simpler and faster
Microsoft Teams is built for enterprise. Chavid is built for teams that want to communicate, not manage software.
Full feature comparison
Chavid vs Microsoft Teams — the complete breakdown.
Video Calls
| Feature | Chavid | MS Teams |
|---|---|---|
| HD group video calls | ||
| No time limits on callsTeams requires paid Microsoft 365 | ||
| No download required to joinTeams requires app install for full features | ||
| Screen sharing | ||
| Raise hand | ||
| Emoji reactions in call |
Audio Calls
| Feature | Chavid | MS Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Free peer-to-peer audio callsTeams audio calling is free between Teams users; Chavid requires no Microsoft account | ||
| No per-minute charges | ||
| Call history with tabs |
Messaging
| Feature | Chavid | MS Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Group messaging | ||
| In-call chat | ||
| Message history | ||
| Threaded replies |
Privacy & Compliance
| Feature | Chavid | MS Teams |
|---|---|---|
| UK data storageMicrosoft stores data globally by default | ||
| GDPR compliantTeams requires additional configuration | ||
| No third-party data sharingMicrosoft uses data for service improvement | ||
| Invite-only rooms |
Advanced Features
| Feature | Chavid | MS Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Waiting room / lobby | ||
| Call recordingTeams recording requires Microsoft 365 paid plan | ||
| Breakout roomsTeams breakout rooms require paid Microsoft 365 | ||
| Live polls & Q&ATeams polls require paid Microsoft 365 plan | ||
| AI live captionsTeams live captions require paid Microsoft 365 | ||
| Installable app (PWA)Teams requires native app download |
Pricing & Access
| Feature | Chavid | MS Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Flat monthly price per userChavid: £9.99/user/mo · Teams requires Microsoft 365 bundle | ||
| No per-seat fees | ||
| Free trial (30 days) | ||
| Works in any browserTeams web app has limited functionality |
Switching from Teams takes 3 minutes
No migration headaches. No lost contacts. No retraining your team.
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Invite your team
Share a link. No Microsoft 365 subscription required. No IT setup.
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Cancel Teams
Keep your files in SharePoint if you want — Chavid handles the calls and chat.
What you keep
- Your contacts
- Your meeting schedule
- Your recordings
What you gain
- No time limits
- No downloads
- UK data storage
- Built-in messaging
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