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Head-to-head · Secure Video Conferencing Software

Olivasal vs Microsoft Teams

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Olivasal #3 in Secure Video Conferencing Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Olivasal
Microsoft Teams #5 in Secure Video Conferencing Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Try Microsoft Teams

Olivasal leads on 0 checks, Microsoft Teams on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOlivasal · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Olivasal
  • Most featuresOlivasal · 4 of 4

Olivasal scores higher on our rubric for secure video conferencing software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Olivasal is the better fit for secure, controlled, self-hosted conferencing. Microsoft Teams is the better fit for microsoft-centric organizations.

  • Olivasal fits best

    Secure, controlled, self-hosted conferencing

  • Microsoft Teams fits best

    Microsoft-centric organizations

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Side by side

Feature Olivasal 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Microsoft Teams 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #3 in Secure Video Conferencing Software #5 in Secure Video Conferencing Software
Best for Secure, controlled, self-hosted conferencing Microsoft-centric organizations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Phone, Docs, Community
Integrations 6 integrations 250+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Olivasal 4/4 · Microsoft Teams 0/4
End-to-end encryption ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Self-hosting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Single sign-on ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Audit logs ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum participants Not checked yet Not checked yet
Meeting recording Both Not checked yet
Supported platforms web, self_hosted Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Per-meeting end-to-end encryption with local recording support
  • Enterprise self-hosted and air-gapped deployment options
  • Transcripts, AI summaries, action items, and searchable recaps
  • Free access includes meetings, recordings, transcripts, captions, and encryption
  • Deep integrations across Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux, guest access, and cloud calling
Cons
  • Platform coverage is limited to web and self-hosted use
  • Cloud recording and AI recaps are disabled when E2EE is enabled
  • Advanced controls such as SSO/SAML require Enterprise
  • Business features require paid Teams or Microsoft 365 licensing
  • Multiple phone and Microsoft 365 plans can make selection complex
  • Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use
Our verdict

Olivasal is a video meeting platform for organizations that need hosted or self-managed conferencing. It combines real-time video, screen sharing, in-call chat, live captions, collaborative whiteboarding, recording, transcripts, AI…

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Microsoft Teams brings private and group chat, organized channels, audio and video meetings, cloud calling, file sharing, collaborative editing, workflows, and external guest access into one platform. It is suited to businesses, schools,…

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  1. OlivasalSecure Video Conferencing Software 9.1Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Microsoft TeamsSecure Video Conferencing Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Olivasal — where it wins

    • Per-meeting end-to-end encryption with local recording support
    • Enterprise self-hosted and air-gapped deployment options
    • Transcripts, AI summaries, action items, and searchable recaps

    Where it doesn't

    • Platform coverage is limited to web and self-hosted use
    • Cloud recording and AI recaps are disabled when E2EE is enabled
    • Advanced controls such as SSO/SAML require Enterprise

  • Microsoft Teams — where it wins

    • Free access includes meetings, recordings, transcripts, captions, and encryption
    • Deep integrations across Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook
    • Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux, guest access, and cloud calling

    Where it doesn't

    • Business features require paid Teams or Microsoft 365 licensing
    • Multiple phone and Microsoft 365 plans can make selection complex
    • Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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