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Microsoft Teams vs Nextcloud
Our conclusion: Microsoft Teams wins on overall score (4,4 vs 4,0). But Nextcloud is the sovereign choice: European vendor with no CLOUD Act exposure through ownership. Choose Microsoft Teams for organizations already using Microsoft 365 that want chat, meetings and files in one package Choose Nextcloud for companies that want control over files and collaboration within the EU.
 Microsoft Teams |  Nextcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4,4 Very good | 4,0 Very good |
| Origin | Outside EU | EU/EEA |
| EU data storage | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Ease of use | 3,5 | 3,0 |
| Price & value | 4,0 | 4,0 |
| Local support | 5,0 | 4,0 |
| Features | 5,0 | 5,0 |
| Certifications | ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, SOC 2, BSI C5 | – |
| Best for | Organizations already using Microsoft 365 that want chat, meetings and files in one package | Companies that want control over files and collaboration within the EU. |
Prices as of July 2026, rounded. Origin = the vendor's legal jurisdiction. Read the full reviews: Microsoft Teams · Nextcloud.
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Common questions
Which is best: Microsoft Teams or Nextcloud?
Our overall score gives Microsoft Teams the edge (4,4 vs 4,0). But the right choice depends on your needs: Microsoft Teams suits organizations already using Microsoft 365 that want chat, meetings and files in one package while Nextcloud suits companies that want control over files and collaboration within the EU.
Which is the European choice?
Nextcloud: the vendor is EU/EEA-based, while Microsoft Teams is controlled from outside the EU.
How do Microsoft Teams and Nextcloud compare on price?
Microsoft Teams: Freemium. Nextcloud: Freemium. Prices as of July 2026; always check the current price list.
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