--- title: Celo vs. Microsoft Teams description: Switch from Whatsapp to Celo Health—the healthcare-compliant messaging app that’s easy to implement and use. --- [![celo](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celologo.svg "celo")](https://www.celohealth.com/) [![celo](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celoIconMobile.svg "celo")](https://www.celohealth.com/) - [AI Scribe](https://hello.celohealth.com/celo-ai-scribe) - [Connect](https://hello.celohealth.com/celo-connect) - Product - [Features](https://www.celohealth.com/features) - [Customers](https://www.celohealth.com/customers) - [Enterprise](https://www.celohealth.com/us/enterprise) - [Security](https://www.celohealth.com/security) - [Plans](https://www.celohealth.com/plans) - [About Celo](https://www.celohealth.com/about-us) - Resources - [Press and News](https://www.celohealth.com/press-news) - [Blog](https://blog.celohealth.com/blog) - 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![0a595cc028111d48fc87fd78d3e0ec174103b422-573x271](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/0a595cc028111d48fc87fd78d3e0ec174103b422-573x271.webp?width=573&height=271&name=0a595cc028111d48fc87fd78d3e0ec174103b422-573x271.webp) How is Celo Safer than Microsoft Teams? Celo is built with healthcare providers in mind, ensuring that communications go to the right people and don’t go beyond where they need to. ###### Feature ![](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celologo.svg) ![teams](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/teams.svg) Instant Messaging Group Chats Messages are encrypted during transit Healthcare-compliant messaging (HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, etc.) But requires specific configurations Built-in identity authentication Stored messages are encrypted Organization-level admin control Patient Case Management External Chat Microsoft Teams offers limited control over external chat security, which, like its other features, depends on the user's business plan and specific configurations implemented. App-free secure messaging for patients Pictures and videos stay within the platform Microsoft Teams offers limited control over external chat security, which, like its other features, depends on the user's business plan and specific configurations implemented. Audit trails linked to specific patients ### Say Goodbye to Healthcare Privacy Risks with Celo ![The Situation](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Situation.png?width=416&height=466&name=The%20Situation.png) #### The Situation Mobile devices are commonly used in healthcare settings. Clinicians often turn to everyday messaging platforms like Microsoft Teams to discuss patient information for convenience. ![The Problem](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Problem.png?width=492&height=492&name=The%20Problem.png) #### The Problem Microsoft Teams can meet regulations like HIPAA and GDPR, but it requires specific configurations. Ensuring proper staff use and security measures is crucial to avoid privacy errors, which are common without careful management. ![The Solution](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Solution.png?width=512&height=512&name=The%20Solution.png) #### The Solution Celo makes secure messaging easy for healthcare. It’s designed like popular messaging apps, so healthcare teams and patients can communicate safely without worrying about complex setups or privacy issues. ## Secure Your Healthcare Communications Celo simplifies secure messaging, allowing you to communicate effortlessly with colleagues and patients while ensuring compliance. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Communications are Encrypted All data on Celo is protected with passwords and encrypted using healthcare-grade protocols. Patient information, including clinical photographs, is not permanently stored on the user's device. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Audits are a Breeze Celo securely stores data and integrates it with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). This setup meets data sovereignty requirements and offers strong protection and accessibility for sensitive patient information. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Secure Library Photos and documents created or stored on Celo are saved exclusively in the Celo Secure Library, rather than on the user's device. This library is independent of third-party servers or cloud services. Additionally, Celo enables clinicians to attach consent records to clinical photos, ensuring proper documentation of patient consent. ![Secure Your Healthcare Communications](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/Secure%20Your%20Healthcare%20Communications.png "Secure Your Healthcare Communications") ## Find the right plan for your team Flexible, secure messaging solutions designed for healthcare teams of all sizes. [View Plans](https://www.celohealth.com/us/plans) ![Free\_MacBook\_Pro\_1-1](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Free_MacBook_Pro_1-1.png?width=2000&height=1515&name=Free_MacBook_Pro_1-1.png "Free_MacBook_Pro_1-1") ## Not ready to choose a plan? Get a walkthrough of Celo, explore its features, and ask any questions you have. 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