Microsoft Teams vs CryptPad
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
M
Microsoft Teams
Chat, meet, call, and collaborate
4.3
Editorial RatingC
CryptPad
End-to-end encrypted collaboration suite
4.4
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.3
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Microsoft Teams
CryptPad
Team chat
Video meetings
File sharing
M365 integration
Enterprise security
App integrations
End-to-end encryption
Rich text editor
Spreadsheets
Kanban boards
Presentations
Microsoft Teams Pros
- Included with Microsoft 365 (significant cost savings)
- Seamless integration with Office, SharePoint, OneDrive
- Enterprise-grade security and compliance certifications
- Meeting recording with AI transcription
- Copilot AI features for meeting summaries
- Strong admin controls for large organizations
Microsoft Teams Cons
- Significant performance issues (high CPU/RAM usage)
- Mac screen sharing causes major system lag
- Notifications frequently delayed or missing
- Confusing UI with feature overload
- Search functionality poor compared to Slack
- Frequent bugs after updates
CryptPad Pros
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- No account required
- GDPR compliant
- Multiple app types
CryptPad Cons
- Slower than unencrypted alternatives
- Limited storage on free tier
- Fewer integrations