SaaS●●Solid
Open-source Workspace (mail,docs,spreadsheet,drive) web/iOS
Six apps with native protocols (IMAP, CalDAV, WebDAV) in one Docker container.
Bold BetSlick
nathanstitt
1113818d ago
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I'm building Eigen, a self-hosted Google Workspace alternative
by reindernijhoff·Apr 16, 2026·3 points·2 comments
AI Analysis
●●SolidBold BetBig Brain
Self-hosted Workspace with per-user SQLite and Yjs real-time collaboration.
Strengths
- •Per-user SQLite architecture allows simple sharding and horizontal scaling potential.
- •Real-time collaboration powered by Yjs matches Google Docs editing experience closely.
Weaknesses
- •Lacks critical features like search, charts, and file import from competitors.
- •Mobile experience is unoptimized despite the claim of working on phones.
Category
Target Audience
Self-hosters, privacy-focused teams
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Nextcloud · CryptPad · OwnCloud
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