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Hosted, self-hosted, or desktop

Same Teamsly, three ways to run it. Try it instantly in the cloud, run it on your own infrastructure, or install the local-first desktop app. It’s the same open-source code either way.

Hosted

teamsly.app

Sign in with Microsoft and you're in. Nothing to deploy.

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Self-hosted

your infrastructure

Deploy it yourself with your own Azure app and keys. Full control of the data boundary.

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Desktop app

macOS · Windows · Linux

A local-first native app that runs its own server on your machine.

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HostedSelf-hostedDesktop app
SetupNone — just sign inDeploy + your Azure appDownload & install
Runs onOur cloud (Vercel)Your infrastructureYour machine (local-first)
Your dataLive from Microsoft Graph — nothing storedYour infra + Microsoft GraphLocal-first + Microsoft Graph
Sign-inMicrosoft accountMicrosoft (your Azure app)Microsoft (built-in)
Install as an appInstallable PWAPWA on your domainNative installer
Real-time messagesYesWith webhooks configuredFast poll (webhooks can't reach a local server)
AI catch-up & summariesIncluded (fair-use quota)Bring your own OpenAI keyBring your own OpenAI key
Voice roomsYesYour LiveKit keysYour LiveKit keys
MCP serverYesYesYes
UpdatesAutomaticYou redeployAuto-update / re-download
CostFreeYour hosting costsFree
Best forTrying instantly · individuals & small teamsCompliance & full controlA native daily driver

Not sure? Start with the hosted app— it’s the fastest way to try Teamsly, and you can install it as a PWA. Move to self-hosting or the desktop app whenever you want; it’s the same open-source code.