Skip to content
Tech News
← Back to articles

Show HN: Open-source Workspace (mail,docs,spreadsheet,drive) web/iOS

read original more articles
Why This Matters

TinyCld offers a fully open-source, self-hosted workspace alternative that prioritizes user privacy, data ownership, and flexibility, making it a compelling choice for teams seeking control over their digital environment without recurring costs or vendor lock-in. Its ease of deployment and comprehensive protocol support make it accessible for both individual and organizational use, challenging the dominance of proprietary solutions like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.

Key Takeaways

Not a wrapper around other services. A ground-up implementation that's fast, lean, and respects your team's freedom.

$0 / user Free forever No per-seat pricing, no premium tiers, no surprises. TinyCld is open source under a permissive license. Self-host it on a $5/month VPS or use our hosted option. Google Workspace $7.20/user/mo Microsoft 365 $6.00/user/mo TinyCld Free

Own your data Your emails, files, and contacts live on your server. No data mining, no ads, no lock-in. Export anything, anytime.

Deploys anywhere A single Docker image runs on a $5 VPS, your homelab, or a Dokku one-liner. Healthchecks and Let's Encrypt are baked in - no ops team required.

Private by default No telemetry, no tracking pixels. Self-host on your own server and TinyCld never phones home - no analytics, no crash pings, no metered usage reports. External email images are proxied through your server with a scoped token, so senders can't see your IP, read receipts, or user agent. Big tech sees nothing, because nothing is sent. Server-side image proxy for HTML email

Server-side image proxy for HTML email Invite-only signup - no public account creation

Invite-only signup - no public account creation One binary, one SQLite file, one place to audit

Native protocols IMAP, SMTP, CalDAV, CardDAV, WebDAV - use Apple Mail, Thunderbird, any CalDAV client, or mount your drive as a network folder.

Multi-org Users can belong to multiple organizations with different roles. Shared calendars, contacts, mailboxes, and files within org boundaries.

Web + Mobile One app for web, iOS, and Android - plus standard protocols so Apple Mail, Thunderbird, and Finder just work alongside.