Microsoft Teams is getting more expensive! Here's why you should switch to Ayrix right now, before it's too late.

Is integrating with Microsoft Teams worth it, or are you just walking into a Cost Trap? MS Teams is currently all the rage, and many swear by this booming communication product. But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the MS Teams version isn’t worth it for business use, neither in terms of cost nor in terms of the scope of features it offers. After all, if you want a professional, high-quality, and cost-effective communication solution for your business, MS Teams alone isn’t the best option.

Above all, Microsoft is now raising the bar when it comes to pricing, because starting March 1, 2022, the entire Microsoft package—and thus also MS Teams Even More Expensive for Business Customers, as it already is. Now, many are asking themselves whether they want to continue blindly following the trend or whether they’d prefer to opt for a comprehensive yet cost-effective communication solution. In this report, we’ll show you what to look out for with MS Teams, why investing in and using MS Teams as a standalone solution won’t be worth it in the future, and what better alternatives are available to you.

Facts About Microsoft Teams and Its Uses

Many people rely on and trust large corporations like Apple, Microsoft, and Google when it comes to digitally savvy solutions. Since the start of the pandemic, due to increased lockdowns and more work being done from home, the Demand for New Communication Channels in the Business Sector Has Increased. As a result, many companies were forced to abandon their outdated and unsuitable communication systems overnight and have since been searching for new, flexible communication solutions to ensure that employees, partners, and customers can stay connected from anywhere. At the time, Microsoft Teams quickly proved to be a useful option; the Microsoft brand name instilled trust without much hesitation, leading to its integration into business operations. Since alternatives were virtually unknown back then, companies had to react quickly in response to the measures that were put in place and opted for the Microsoft Teams solution without conducting extensive comparisons.

At first glance, many companies thought they had chosen MS Teams as the ideal solution for their communication needs. This might still be true for personal use. However, in a business context, this is clearly a trap. After all, as a business owner, you want a professional communication system that’s cost-effective in the long run while still allowing you to use the custom features your business needs. And that’s exactly where the problem with Microsoft Teams lies. Because upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that Only with MS Teams E5 is there a business-ready version which, even here, only partially meets the requirements of an adequate communication system and a fully-featured phone system. And when it comes to costs, MS Teams E5 really packs a punch! Because as soon as you sign up for a business license here, you’ll lose a lot of money in the medium to long term. And it doesn’t stop there, because Microsoft is set to raise its prices significantly on March 1, 2022, which naturally upsets many Microsoft Teams customers. A shift in thinking and a potential exodus are already well underway.

Furthermore, Microsoft Teams does not offer all the features needed for day-to-day business communication. If it’s just for phone calls, simple video chats, and messaging, Microsoft Teams might still be a viable solution. However, for business interactions and professional use, companies are finding that important features such as IVR, ring groups, call queues, and time-based calling settings are missing—features that are not only expected in day-to-day business operations but have already become indispensable. After all, it’s certainly important to you that professional communication can take place both internally with employees and externally with customers and partners. On top of that, you Pay extra for additional features in Microsoft Teams, which you don't need for business communication. But because of the rigid Microsoft Teams bundle, you have no choice but to settle for it. This makes you dependent on the Microsoft license and leaves you lacking flexibility and the ability to choose a custom package.

Practical Example Based on a Scenario

In the following example, we'll show you based on a scenario, what to expect when purchasing MS Teams, and how it compares to our full-featured Ayrix Cloud PBX . To illustrate this, let's take the fictional company «Profit AG,» which is planning to purchase a comprehensive telephone and communications system for its business in the near future.

Profit AG, headquartered in Switzerland, is an SME with 25 employees in the consulting sector and works with several clients and partners worldwide. Since Profit AG has an outdated phone system and therefore lacks the modern digital communication channels that are increasingly in demand, it is now time to invest in a new communication system. Now that working from home has become more important than ever and telephony arrangements need to be more flexible, further development in this area is essential. To that end, Profit AG is comparing the Microsoft Teams option with our Ayrix Cloud PBX to see how Develop the investment and its future use.

First, Profit AG takes a look at the key features offered by the two products:

When it comes to the range of features, the CEO of Profit AG is already skeptical. Despite the upgrade to MS Teams E5, many important features needed for professional phone service in his business are missing. The Ayrix cloud PBX also offers the key features required for a fully-featured phone system. And even a quick glance at the monthly costs reveals significant differences. But Profit AG wants to take a closer look at the pricing. After all, costs vary depending on the plan and the number of extensions.

So what do the prices look like in detail? The costs are compared below:

Unbelievable! The CEO of Profit AG can hardly believe his eyes. The monthly costs for MS Teams E5 are way beyond the budget! And when added up over months, this becomes extremely expensive for his 25 employees. And if that weren’t enough, the costs for MS Teams will rise even further starting in 2022! Instead, Profit AG could use the full-featured Ayrix Cloud PBX, which offers many important features missing from MS Teams—and save a fraction of the cost. Profit AG is now convinced and knows exactly what to do.

To help you understand this in terms of time, we have created the following timeline for illustration purposes. It shows the cost trends for MS Teams E5 compared to Ayrix over the next 5 years:

Now everything is clear. All of these points convinced Profit AG to take the right path. The Ayrix Cloud PBX is therefore not only significantly more cost-effective, but also offers a wider range of features. After all, why pay more when you can get more for less? Profit AG is pleased with the comparative analysis that was conducted and now knows which phone system it will invest in for the future. Do you feel the same way?

Final Reflection

With this report on Microsoft Teams and how to use it, we wanted to illustrate and show you that a A Trendy Product Isn't Always the Best Solution is. While MS Teams is certainly a viable option for simple, personal use, it does not meet all the desired criteria in a business setting. Furthermore, we have seen that MS Teams is associated with very high costs and you are also making yourself dependent on a Microsoft license. Furthermore, MS Teams does not have all the relevant features of a comprehensive phone system, and you do not have the freedom to choose your own SIP trunk.

Our state-of-the-art and well-established solution offers you a better option Ayrix Cloud PBX. Because with Ayrix's phone system, you don't just get a A professional and comprehensive communication system, which can be flexibly customized and is also significantly more cost-effective. In addition, when you purchase from SIP Trunk You have complete freedom of choice and can add as many extensions as you like to your package. In addition, Ayrix offers an easy-to-use interface, and the most important telephony features can be easily configured at any time. Take advantage of this opportunity and start benefiting from our Ayrix Cloud PBX today. If you’d like to optimize your phone system or build one from the ground up, don’t hesitate to Contact to contact us. We’d be happy to assist you in implementing the best virtual phone system and, in doing so, contribute to the further development of your communications business.