The way to make your business OS
Microsoft 365 Has 30+ Apps. Your Team Uses 5 and Hates 3.
1 million+ companies pay for enterprise licenses. SharePoint is still a maze. Teams notifications never stop. And where exactly IS that file?
WaymakerOS: 20 tools that work together. One login. One invoice. Save 33% and your sanity.
Sound Familiar?
Six Reasons Teams Escape Microsoft 365
Complexity Overload
- •30+ apps, most never opened
- •New features nobody asked for
- •UI changes every quarter
- •“Where do I even do this?”
“We pay for E5 licenses and use Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. That's it.”
Teams Fatigue is Real
- •Notifications that never stop
- •Channels nobody monitors
- •Video calls scheduled back-to-back
- •Search that finds everything except what you need
Average employee spends 2.5 hours/day managing Teams notifications
SharePoint is Still a Maze
- •Files in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
- •Version conflicts daily
- •Sync failures that corrupt files
- •Permissions nobody understands
“Our IT person's full-time job is explaining SharePoint. It's been 3 years.”
License Labyrinth
- •E1, E3, E5, F1, M365... which one?
- •Add-ons for features you assumed were included
- •Copilot costs $30/user EXTRA
- •Annual commitments, no flexibility
Typical enterprise cost:
E5 ($57/user) + Copilot ($30/user) + project tools
Total: $100+/user
OneDrive Sync Nightmares
- •“Sync pending” for hours
- •Conflict copies everywhere
- •Files that simply vanish
- •“Relink your OneDrive” (again)
“I lost 4 hours of work because OneDrive decided not to sync. This happens monthly.”
Excel for Everything (Shouldn't Be)
- •OKRs in spreadsheets
- •Project tracking in Excel
- •CRM in Excel (yes, really)
- •No strategic frameworks, just cells
“Our entire company runs on 47 interconnected Excel files. One wrong formula crashes everything.”
The Alternative
The Way to Make Your Business OS.
20 integrated tools that actually work together. No SharePoint. No license maze. No Teams fatigue. Just the tools you need — and the platform to build whatever you can't buy.
Replace
20 Integrated Tools
Email, Calendar, Documents, Sheets, Taskboards, Tables, Forms, Messages, and more. Everything you actually use from M365, nothing you don't.
- Save 33%+ vs enterprise licenses
- One platform, one login, one invoice
- No SharePoint, no OneDrive sync issues
- Simple pricing, no license maze
Build
Custom Apps on Your Foundation
WaymakerOS isn't just tools—it's a platform to build what's uniquely yours. Replace those 47 Excel files with proper apps.
- Custom domains and SSL included
- Public apps: Usage-based pricing
- Deploy from your IDE
- AI agents with business context
Simplicity by Design
20 tools, not 30+. Every feature has a purpose. No bloat, no confusion, no “where do I do this?” moments. Tools that work together naturally.
Microsoft: 30+ apps, endless complexity
Waymaker: 20 tools that just work
Files in One Place
No SharePoint maze. No OneDrive conflicts. Documents, files, and data live in one place, next to the tasks and projects they belong to.
Microsoft: SharePoint + OneDrive + Teams files
Waymaker: One unified file system
Strategic Intelligence Built-In
Stop running your company on Excel. 30+ strategic frameworks, native OKR tracking, proper project management. Business intelligence, not just spreadsheets.
Microsoft: Excel for everything
Waymaker: Right tool for every job
Head-to-Head Comparison
See why teams are escaping Microsoft 365 for WaymakerOS
| Feature | Microsoft 365 | WaymakerOS |
|---|---|---|
| Simplicity | 30+ apps, overwhelming | 20 tools, focused & unified |
| Email & Calendar | Excellent (Outlook) | Included (clean, fast) |
| Documents | Good (Word) | Excellent (real-time, no lag) |
| File Storage/Sync | Confusing (SharePoint/OneDrive) | Simple (unified, reliable) |
| Team Communication | Overwhelming (Teams fatigue) | Focused (Messages, intentional) |
| Project Management | Weak (Planner is basic) | Native taskboards included |
| Strategic Frameworks | None (Excel everything) | 30+ proven frameworks |
| AI Assistant | $30/user extra (Copilot) | Included (contextual AI) |
| Build Custom Apps | Power Apps (complex, extra $) | Build your own apps on Host |
| Licensing | Complex (E1/E3/E5/add-ons) | Simple ($19/user, everything) |
| Base Price | $12-57/user (varies by tier) | $19/user (all 20 tools) |
| Enterprise Stack Cost | $57-100+/user (E5 + Copilot + add-ons) | $19/user (66%+ savings) |
Honest assessment: Outlook is excellent and Excel is powerful. But do you need 30 apps, or 20 that work together?
Worked Example
Microsoft Stack vs WaymakerOS
60-Person Tech Company
Typical Microsoft Setup:
Pain Points:
- SharePoint still confuses everyone
- Teams fatigue: 4+ hours/day in calls/notifications
- OneDrive sync failures lose work monthly
- Company strategy tracked in 47 Excel files
Same Company with WaymakerOS
WaymakerOS Setup:
Benefits:
- No SharePoint—files just work
- Intentional communication, not notification hell
- Files live next to the work they belong to
- Replace 47 Excel files with proper tools
$1,140/mo vs $4,200/mo
Apps reduced, focus increased
No more Teams notification hell
WaymakerOS vs Microsoft 365: Your Questions
Is SharePoint really that bad?
SharePoint works. It's just... complicated. Files exist in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams simultaneously. Permissions require a certification to understand. Most companies pay for SharePoint consultants just to keep it running.
WaymakerOS has one file system. Files go in one place. Permissions are straightforward. No consultant required.
Can I migrate from Microsoft 365?
Yes, though there's no one-click Microsoft importer. Excel files import straight into Sheets or Tables, files upload into Commander, and because WaymakerOS mailboxes are standard IMAP, any IMAP mail client can copy your mail history across.
Many teams move in stages: tasks and documents first, email when they're ready. We'll plan the move with you on an onboarding call.
How does WaymakerOS AI compare to Copilot?
Copilot is good at document tasks—summarizing, drafting, formatting. But it's a $30/user add-on that doesn't know your business context. It doesn't remember your goals, your strategy, your team dynamics.
One, Waymaker's intelligence, works from your workspace context. It's included in your subscription, knows your goals and roles, and provides strategic recommendations based on YOUR context—not just generic text generation.
We have E5 licenses. Is switching worth it?
E5 is $57/user. Add Copilot ($30/user) and the extras you've added (Asana, Notion, etc.), and you're likely at $100+/user. That's $6,000/month for 60 people—and you still have SharePoint problems.
WaymakerOS is $19/user with everything included. That's $1,140/month. 73% savings, simpler tools, no SharePoint. The math is clear.
What about Teams meetings and calls?
WaymakerOS includes Meetings and Calls for video and voice, and Rushes for async video. They live in the same workspace as your calendar, documents, and projects—no bouncing between apps.
The difference: intentional communication instead of notification overload. Schedule focused meetings, not back-to-back video calls. Your team will thank you.
We've invested years in Microsoft. Is it worth changing?
Only if the complexity is costing you. If Teams fatigue is real, SharePoint is a maze, and you're paying for 30 apps but using 5, the switch makes sense.
If you're a Microsoft shop that's genuinely happy with the setup, stay. But if your team dreads the complexity, 73% savings and simpler tools are compelling.
Can I replace our Excel-based processes?
Yes—that's what WaymakerOS is designed for. Those 47 interconnected Excel files tracking OKRs, projects, clients, and operations? Replace them with native tools that are actually designed for those purposes.
Tables for structured data. Taskboards for projects. Built-in OKR tracking. Strategic frameworks that guide your planning. Excel is powerful, but it shouldn't be your entire operating system.
Escape the Microsoft Maze
Export, bring it in, move in stages
Export M365 Data
Export files and Excel workbooks from Microsoft
Bring It In
Excel and CSV import directly; mail copies over IMAP
Move in Stages
Keep Microsoft until you're confident
Cancel Microsoft
One platform, one bill
Every Tool on Every Tier
Tiers differ only by consumption
Standard Protocols
IMAP mail, CalDAV calendars, CardDAV contacts
Onboarding Call
We'll plan the move with you
Your Data Stays Portable
Export taskboards to CSV any time
Make the way
Ready to Escape Microsoft Complexity?
20 tools that work together. No SharePoint. No Teams fatigue. No license maze.
Save 33-73% on tools. Build your own on Host. Make the way.
Every tool on every tier • 73% cheaper than enterprise M365 • No SharePoint required