Self-Hosted Google Workspace Alternatives

Google Workspace is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is CryptPad, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Google Workspace and 11 are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Google Workspace are Nextcloud Hub, Kolab, Zimbra Collaboration Suite and Microsoft Exchange.

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Google Workspace alternatives are mainly Mail Servers, but if you're looking for Team Collaboration Tools or Calendar Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Free, Open Source and Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Workspace.
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  1. CryptPad icon
     170 likes

    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    74 CryptPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  2. Nextcloud Hub icon
     22 likes

    Nextcloud is the most deployed on-premises file share and collaboration platform. Access & collaborate across your devices. As fully on-premises solution, Nextcloud Hub provides the benefits of online collaboration without the compliance and security risks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
     
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    Comments about Nextcloud Hub as an Alternative to Google Workspace
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It protects your privacy. Keep your data yours! Also, it doesn't just drop products at random times...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Nextcloud Hub icon
    • Almost everyone thinks Nextcloud Hub is a great Google Workspace alternative.

    • Nextcloud Hub is Free and Open SourceGoogle Workspace is Paid and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud Hub is Privacy focusedGoogle Workspace is not according to our users
  3. Kolab icon
     43 likes

    Kolab provides a FOSS communication & collaboration solution that can be completely self-hosted. Take back control of your data and access it via the webinterface, or existing mobile & desktop clients.

    48 Kolab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Zimbra Collaboration is an open, secure collaboration tool for email, calendaring, tasks and more. With the most innovative web application available today, Zimbra boosts the productivity of users on any desktop and dramatically reduces TCO compared to legacy platform vendors.

    46 Zimbra Collaboration Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  5. Exchange business-class email helps increase user productivity while protecting your data. Get it as a hosted service or run it on your servers.

    44 Microsoft Exchange alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Office 365
     
  6. Axigen icon
     14 likes

    Axigen provides a multi-tenant, fully integrated, multi-platform, all-in-one email, calendaring and collaboration messaging solution. It grants extensive branding options and is localized in over 29 languages (including right-to-left writing mode).

    28 Axigen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Axigen as an Alternative to Google Workspace
    rvalle
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    Axigen is very robust email server, affordable, easy to host and manage with docker. You won't have any excuse left to take over your own data.

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    Axigen icon
    • Axigen is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Workspace is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Axigen is CustomizableGoogle Workspace is not according to our users
  7. CrossBox icon
     1 like

    Real-time email, chat, audio/video calls & conferences, file-sharing, and contacts app with a modern and intuitive UI.

    43 CrossBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. WikiSuite icon
     15 likes

    WikiSuite™ is especially suited to knowledge-centric organizations and offers most (80%+) of the data and information management features all organizations need.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Linchpin icon
     4 likes

    Linchpin is an efficient social intranet platform that focuses on effective collaboration and reduces complexity by means of user-specific customization.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Confluence
     
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    Comments about Linchpin as an Alternative to Google Workspace
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    In Linchpin you can collaborate in real time on sites and use tables, navitabs and much more features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Linchpin icon
    • Linchpin is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Workspace is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Linchpin is CustomizableGoogle Workspace is not according to our users
  10. iMail icon
     3 likes

    Fast, safe, heavy mail solution. Web-client access, LAN or WAN self-hosted server, maintenance-free design. No Windows server and database server required, unlimited mail accounts, storage, attachment size, custom logo. Free for commercial use.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Safebucket is an open-source secure file sharing platform designed to share files in an easy and secure way, integrating with different cloud providers. Built for individuals and organizations that need to collaborate on files with robust security, flexible access controls, and...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
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