Free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft's intranet and document sharing platform. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Microsoft SharePoint, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
NextcloudBest match
Access and share your files, calendars, contacts, mail and more from any device, on your terms.
Seafile
File hosting and sharing solution primary for teams and organizations.
Alfresco Community Edition
The open source Enterprise Content Management software that handles any type of content, allowing users to easily share and collaborate on content.
XWiki
Second generation wiki that allows the user to extend its functionalities with a powerful extension-based architecture.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | 37,081 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, Debian packages | |
| Seafile | 15,322 | GPL-2.0, GPL-3.0, AGPL-3.0, Apache-2.0 | C | |
| Alfresco Community Edition | 240 | LGPL-3.0 | Java | |
| XWiki | 1,317 | LGPL-2.1 | Java, Docker, Debian packages |
Why replace Microsoft SharePoint?
Microsoft SharePoint works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Microsoft SharePoint?
Nextcloud is the closest open-source replacement for Microsoft SharePoint in our list. Seafile and Alfresco Community Edition are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Microsoft SharePoint?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.