Microsoft & Cloud Alternatives

Solutions

For every Microsoft or US cloud product, there's a powerful open source alternative. Here's what we replace — and what we replace it with.

Solution 01

Microsoft 365 Alternatives

Replace the entire Microsoft 365 suite with open source tools that do the same job — without the monthly subscription, the telemetry, or the US data exposure. Your files, email, and calendar stay in Canada.

Microsoft Word
→ replaced by
LibreOffice Writer
Microsoft Excel
→ replaced by
LibreOffice Calc
Microsoft PowerPoint
→ replaced by
LibreOffice Impress
Microsoft Outlook
→ replaced by
Thunderbird + Nextcloud
Microsoft Teams
→ replaced by
Jitsi Meet
SharePoint / OneDrive
→ replaced by
Nextcloud
Solution 02

Linux Desktop Migration

Replace Windows with Ubuntu or Linux Mint on your team's computers. Faster, more secure, and zero licensing fees — forever. Works with all your existing files and printers. We handle installation, configuration, and training.

Windows 10 / 11
→ replaced by
Ubuntu LTS
Windows Server
→ replaced by
Debian Linux Server
Microsoft Edge
→ replaced by
Firefox
Windows Defender
→ replaced by
ClamAV + UFW
Solution 03

Private Cloud & File Storage

Get off Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Host your own private cloud in Canada with Nextcloud — file sharing, calendar, contacts, and video calls. Your data never leaves Canadian servers.

Google Drive
→ replaced by
Nextcloud Files
Google Calendar
→ replaced by
Nextcloud Calendar
Dropbox
→ replaced by
Nextcloud + Syncthing
Zoom
→ replaced by
Jitsi Meet (self-hosted)
Solution 04

For Non-Profits & Charities

Non-profits in Vancouver are a perfect fit for open source — tight budgets, privacy needs, and data sensitivity. We offer special rates for registered charities and non-profits in BC. Stop spending donations on Microsoft licenses.

Microsoft 365 Nonprofit
→ replaced by
LibreOffice + Nextcloud
Salesforce Nonprofit
→ replaced by
SuiteCRM (open source)
Zoom / Teams
→ replaced by
Jitsi Meet
QuickBooks
→ replaced by
GnuCash / Wave

Not sure which solution fits you?

Book a free 30-minute consultation — we'll look at your current setup and tell you honestly what makes sense to switch and what doesn't.

Book free consultation → 📞 (778) 872-8558