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Microsoft 365 Alternatives

Self-hosted files, calendars, documents, and collaboration tools without per-seat pricing.

What's included

We deploy self-hosted alternatives like Nextcloud for file sync, calendars, contacts, and collaborative document editing so your team gets the tools it needs without renting them per user forever.

If your team mainly needs files, calendars, contacts, and docs, a self-hosted setup can replace a large chunk of that recurring seat cost.

Features

  • Nextcloud deployment (files, calendar, contacts, office docs)
  • Collaborative document editing with Office file support
  • Shared calendars and contacts
  • Optional self-hosted email setup
  • Mobile app access for iOS & Android
  • User management & admin dashboard
  • Automated backups & updates
  • Migration assistance from M365 or Google Workspace

Nextcloud vs. Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace

The same files, calendars, chat, & document editing your team already expects — hosted on your own server, with no monthly bill per person.

St Pete IT

$0 / mo

powered by Nextcloud AIO

Microsoft 365 / Google

$6-22 / mo

per user

Monthly cost
$0 / month
$6 – $22 / user / month
File storage & sync
Unlimited — on hardware you own
1 TB per user (cloud)
Document editing
Collabora Office — Office file support
Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Shared calendars & contacts
Included — syncs to your devices
Included
Chat & video calls
Included via Nextcloud Talk
Included via Teams / Meet
User management (LDAP)
LDAP / Active Directory support
Azure AD (requires higher plan)
Where your data lives
Your building — on hardware you own
Microsoft / Google cloud servers
Contract / lock-in
None — one-time setup fee
Annual subscription, per seat

Microsoft 365 Business Basic starts at $6/user/mo; Google Workspace Business Starter at $7/user/mo. Pricing as of 2025. Per-seat costs compound quickly as your team grows.

Your business data should not live on someone else's server.

A self-hosted Nextcloud instance keeps files, calendars, and collaboration data on infrastructure you control, not locked behind someone else’s subscription or policy changes.

A note on email

Self-hosted email is possible, but many businesses keep email with a managed provider and move files, calendars, chat, and docs first. We can help you choose the right mix.

Ready to get started?

Reach out for a consultation, then create your portal account when you're ready. I can add your business, approve access, and get you submitting tickets online.

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