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Dock: the Microsoft Teams alternative you host yourself
- Simpler. A smaller product to learn and administer.
- Self-hosted. Your data stays on your server.
- No per-seat fee. You are not tied to a licence bundle.
- All in one workspace. Chat, meetings, docs, Base, calendar, tasks, drive and AI agents together.
- Honest limits. Where Microsoft Teams is stronger, the table says so.
Why choose Dock over Microsoft Teams
| Detailed comparison |  Dock | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Hosting | Your server | Vendor-hosted |
| Office apps | ✗No | ✓Yes |
| SSO | ✗Not available | ✓Yes |
| Large meetings | LiveKit server | ✓Yes |
| Per-seat fee | None | Yes, in the bundle |
Details are category-level and change often. Check Microsoft Teams's current plans and documentation.
See how much you could save
150250500
YOU PAY TODAY
$0per monthWITH DOCK
$20per month, your serverSaves $0 / year
Estimate from the numbers you enter. Nothing is sent anywhere. Excludes migration time. All-in-one, self-hosted
Dock
Messenger
Meetings
Docs
Wiki
Base
Calendar
Tasks
Drive
Bots & MCPVS
Microsoft TeamsChatMeetingsCalendarFilesOffice apps
See Dock in action
Real screenshots of Dock with a fictional team.
Who should choose which
Choose Dock if: Small teams outside the Microsoft ecosystem who find Teams heavy.
Choose Microsoft Teams if the stronger points in the table are what you need. Product details change, so check Microsoft Teams's current plans and documentation before you decide.
Questions
Is Dock enterprise ready?
For a small team, yes. For SSO and compliance needs, no.
Is Dock cheaper than Microsoft Teams?
Dock has no per-seat fee; you pay for your own server. Whether that is cheaper depends on your team size and what you pay Microsoft Teams. Use the savings calculator above with your own prices.