Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Teams for Education
- Open source
LMS software · Alternatives
Best Microsoft Teams for Education alternatives in India (2026)
Microsoft Teams for Education is a lms software product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Teams for Education are Moodle (Free), Google Classroom (Free), Chamilo (Free), Open edX (Free) and Sunbird (Free). Moodle is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹300/month.
Why businesses look for a Microsoft Teams for Education alternative
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Teams for Education is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Microsoft Teams for Education alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Teams for Education's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Teams for Education (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Moodle | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Google Classroom | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Chamilo | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Open edX | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Sunbird | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  TalentLMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Canvas LMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Teachable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  TagMango | ₹5,000/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Keka Learn | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Teachmint | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Coursera | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Quizizz | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  LifterLMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  360Learning | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  iSpring Learn | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Kahoot! | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Easy LMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Mentimeter | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  7taps | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft Teams for Education alternatives in detail
2. Google Classroom
Google · Mountain View · LMS software · 4.5/5
Free classroom management for schools.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Teams for Education
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Teams for Education
- Open source
5. Sunbird
EkStep Foundation · Bangalore · LMS software · 4.6/5
Open-source (MIT) configurable building blocks for learning and human development platforms at scale. | lms-software
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Teams for Education
- Built in India (Bangalore)
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. TagMango
TagMango · Kolkata · LMS software · 4.5/5
Platform for creators to host workshops, courses and communities with payments; Basic plan has no fixed fee. | lms-software
₹5,000/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Teams for Education
- Built in India (Kolkata)
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Teams for Education
- No free plan, unlike Microsoft Teams for Education
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Microsoft Teams for Education alternatives by what you need
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Free Microsoft Teams for Education alternatives
Indian alternatives to Microsoft Teams for Education
How to choose a Microsoft Teams for Education alternative
- Separate corporate LMS from course-selling platforms: the first tracks employees, the second sells to the public.
- Check mobile and low-bandwidth performance if your learners are on the shop floor or in the field.
- Look for assessment and certification features if compliance evidence is the goal.
Microsoft Teams for Education alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Teams for Education in 2026?+
The closest matches to Microsoft Teams for Education on App Advisor are Moodle (Free), Google Classroom (Free), Chamilo (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Teams for Education, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Teams for Education?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Moodle (Free), Google Classroom (Free), Chamilo (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Teams for Education?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, iSpring Learn starts lowest at ₹300/mo. Moodle also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft Teams for Education?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Sunbird (Free), TagMango (₹5,000/mo), Keka Learn (₹6,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Microsoft Teams for Education vs Moodle: which is better?+
Moodle is the closest match to Microsoft Teams for Education in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft Teams for Education alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in lms software or a category Microsoft Teams for Education also covers, and Microsoft's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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