Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on nextcloud.com.
Free alternatives to Google Workspace
Swap Google Workspace for Nextcloud or ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors and stop paying $84/yr.
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Prices and project data checked · How we check
$84/yr Business Starter Verified on workspace.google.com, Oct 17, 2026
2 alternatives
Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Arch/AUR
Install
$ yay -S onlyoffice-bin$ flatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditorsAt a glance
| Alternative | License | Linux | AUR | Self-host | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | AGPL-3.0 open source | Yes | — | Yes | 37.1k★ |
| ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors | AGPL-3.0 open source | Yes | Yes | No | 5.5k★ |
Google Workspace alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to Google Workspace?
- Yes. The 2 free alternatives are Nextcloud (open source, AGPL-3.0) and ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors (open source, AGPL-3.0).
- How much does Google Workspace cost?
- Google Workspace's Business Starter plan costs $7 a month, which is $84 a year (per user/month (promo 50% off Oct 31 2026-Jan 31 2027)). Source: the official pricing page at workspace.google.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which Google Workspace alternatives run on Linux?
- Nextcloud (self-hosted server; web UI) and ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors (AUR: onlyoffice-bin; Flathub: org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors).
- Can you self-host a Google Workspace alternative?
- Yes. Nextcloud runs on your own server. ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors is a desktop app.
- Are these Google Workspace alternatives open source?
- Yes. All 2 use OSI-approved open-source licenses: Nextcloud (AGPL-3.0) and ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors (AGPL-3.0).
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