Make teamwork independent of one provider.
File sync, document editing, chat and calendars are different needs. Test the complete working day.
Check the reviewed edition, migration constraints and ongoing operating costs. The options below are starting points for a fit-gap assessment, not a universal ranking.
Nextcloud
Self-hosted file collaboration with an extensible application ecosystem.
OpenProject
Plan projects and track work with an open-source Community edition.
Zulip
Team messaging organised by channels and topics, with an open self-hosted server.
Before you choose
Define the organisation size, peak usage and workflows that the system must support. Test a realistic data sample, permission model and integration before estimating delivery.
Migration and operating considerations
Map source fields, historical records, attachments and business rules. Plan a coexistence period and reconcile outputs before switching the authoritative system.
Assign an owner for upgrades, dependency patches, monitoring, backups and recovery tests. Hosting and support remain real costs.
Security and integration
Confirm standards-based identity where available, least privilege and audit requirements. Test the exact API and edition, handle integration failures explicitly, and protect secrets outside application code.
Need a stack that fits your organisation?
Tell iGears what your team needs to do. We can assess the software, integrations and custom development required.