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What it is

Netframe is an open-source digital workplace for collaboration, communication, and organization. It brings together email, instant messaging, file storage, a calendar, office tools, video, shared notes, and collaborative spaces. Its internal social network includes activity feeds, groups, announcements, comments, and sharing. Document management provides file sharing, version history, access control, and workflows. Dropbox and Google Drive can connect to document management; Google Calendar or Outlook can connect to the Netframe calendar. Netframe is available as SaaS, on-premise, or edge cloud, including deployment in a customer's own infrastructure. The maker says its SaaS runs on sovereign infrastructure in Europe, that it complies with GDPR, and that customers can use it without collection of internal data. It also says customer data remains available in a practically usable format if they leave. Netframe works in major browsers on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops, with access for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS in non-native format. Plans include free access for families, associations, and education; Business costs €3 a month per user, with 5 GB storage per user and no commitment; Administration starts at €3,000 a year, with 10 GB storage per user and a one-year commitment. The code, excluding CSS, is available on GitHub under AGPL.

Spec sheet

What it does
Netframe is a sovereign collaborative digital workplace combining communication, document management, productivity and office tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Product
Netframe is an open-source digital workplace for collaboration, communication and organization.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Audience
The maker describes Netframe as suitable for businesses, public administration, communities, and sensitive industries or professions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Deployment
Netframe can run as SaaS, on-premise, in a customer-selected public or private cloud, or on dedicated edge infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Integrations
Capterra lists native integrations with Google Drive, Dropbox Business, Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Privacy
Netframe says it complies with GDPR, limits internal data collection to what is needed to improve the product, and allows use without collection.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Support
The maker lists chat and email support, with direct phone and on-site support also listed in the pricing comparison.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Headquarters
Paris, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · netframe.co
Founded
2018Read 28 Sep 2026 · netframe.co
Company
Netframe.co says it has been established in Paris since 2018.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Calendars
Personal and project calendars support events and synchronization with Outlook and Google Calendar.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Changelog: multi-instance
The service-status page records multi-instance support as released on 24 November 2024.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Changelog: WebDAV
The service-status page records production WebDAV access to workspace files on 26 August 2024.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Collaborative notes
The notes tool supports multiple people editing together in real time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Company facts
LinkedIn lists Netframe as a privately held Paris software company founded in 2018 with 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Corporate social network
The platform provides an internal social network with posts, comments, sharing, activity feeds, pages and announcements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Custom intranet
Administrators can customize logos, images, profiles, groups, backgrounds, themes, colors and initial resource libraries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Data portability
The company says customer data remains available in a practically usable format if a customer leaves the service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Devices
Netframe says it works in major browsers on smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS in non-native format.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Document management
Netframe stores and shares images, video, audio and documents, with document history and access control.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Features
The workspace includes email, instant messaging, file storage, calendar, office tools, video, shared notes and collaborative spaces.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Hosting
The maker says its SaaS platform runs on sovereign infrastructure in Europe.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Legal entity
French registry information identifies NETFRAME.CO as a SAS founded in 2018, led by Valentin Przyluski, with €100,100 capital.Read 15 Oct 2026 · entreprises.lefigaro.fr
Limit: breadth of options
A Capterra reviewer said Netframe could offer more options while still being under development.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: visual and feature depth
A Capterra reviewer said the product needed further development of its graphics and functionality.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Messaging
The feature set includes chat threads, private messaging, email and instant messaging.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Notable news
Agdatahub reported on 21 February 2025 that Netframe took over AgDataHub to expand its role as a digital technical operator for agriculture.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agdatahub.eu
Office suite
Netframe includes a collaborative OnlyOffice suite for word-processing, spreadsheets and presentations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
On-demand integration
The official pricing page says third-party application integration is available on request.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Open source
The maker says the code, excluding CSS, is available on GitHub under the AGPL license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Open-source announcement
A 4 January 2023 press release announced AGPL open-sourcing of the application core and free availability, excluding technical costs, for nonprofits, education and research.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Open-source licence
Netframe says its core code, excluding CSS, is available on GitHub under the AGPL licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Permissions and workflows
An administration panel provides extensive rights management, document workflows, groups and advanced notifications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Portability
The maker says customer data remains available in a practically usable format if customers leave the service.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Praise: simplicity and reliability
A Capterra reviewer praised Netframe as simple and reliable for running internal and external working groups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: support
A Capterra reviewer highlighted user friendliness, efficiency and responsive support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Public repository status
The Netframe GitHub organization page currently reports zero public repositories, despite the vendor's open-source statement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Public-sector listing
UGAP describes Netframe as a French open-source SaaS publisher for internal communication, productivity and office work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ugap.fr
Rating on Capterra
4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on GetApp
4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Search and directory
Universal and ElasticSearch-based search covers people, documents and media, alongside a centralized directory.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Security and privacy
Netframe states that it follows GDPR principles, limits internal data collection and can be used without data collection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Social network
The platform provides an internal social network with activity feeds, groups, announcements, comments and sharing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Sovereign hosting
The vendor says its SaaS infrastructure is fully sovereign, hosted in Europe and managed in-house.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Support response
The user manual says chat helpdesk questions are answered within 24 hours, with escalation through the instance manager for major issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Task management
Users can assign tasks, notify assignees and manage task lists and subtasks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Technical requirements
The service supports smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops on Windows, Mac and Linux, plus Android and iOS through non-native browser use; major browsers are supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Video conferencing
Video conferencing is included as a collaboration feature.Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co

Plans and prices

Free for families, associations and education Free Free for families, associations and education Read 11 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Business €3 a month per user 5 GB storage per user · no commitment · chat and email support · SaaS, on-premise or edge-cloud deployment Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co
Administration €3,000 a year from per year 10 GB storage per user · one-year billing commitment · phone and on-site support · advanced administration Read 15 Oct 2026 · netframe.co

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Combines communication, office, and collaboration tools
  • Includes document history, access control, and workflows
  • Supports SaaS, on-premise, edge cloud, and customer infrastructure
  • Connects with Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Outlook
  • Free plan for families, associations, and education

Limits

  • Business costs €3 a month per user
  • Administration starts at €3,000 a year
  • Android and iOS access is listed as non-native
  • Administration requires a one-year commitment

Who it suits

Netframe is aimed at businesses, public administration, communities, and sensitive industries or professions that need collaboration and document tools. Its free plan is specifically for families, associations, and education; deployment options include a customer's own infrastructure.

Netframe in depth

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Overview

Netframe is an open-source digital workplace for organizations that want communication, document handling and internal collaboration in one environment. It is most compelling for public bodies and other teams with specific hosting or data-control requirements; smaller groups can start free or pay €3 per user each month.

Key features

The workspace brings together email, instant messaging, file storage, calendar, office tools, video, shared notes and collaborative spaces. Activity feeds, groups, announcements, comments and sharing add an internal social network, while an employee directory and news publishing support staff communication. This range can consolidate everyday work, but organizations already invested in separate tools should consider whether the bundled functions fit their workflows.

Document management covers file sharing, version history, access control and document workflows. Dropbox and Google Drive can connect to document management, while Google Calendar and Outlook can connect to Netframe’s calendar. These integrations help teams keep selected familiar services in the picture without making Netframe a universal replacement for them.

Deployment is a practical differentiator: Netframe is offered as SaaS, on-premise or edge cloud, and can run on a customer’s own infrastructure. Its maker says the SaaS service uses sovereign infrastructure in Europe. Netframe also says it complies with GDPR, limits internal data collection to what is needed to improve the product, and permits use without collection. Customer data remains available in a practically usable format if a customer leaves. The code, excluding CSS, is available on GitHub under the AGPL license.

Pricing

The Free for families, associations and education plan costs nothing.

Business costs €3 a month, billed 3€/month per user, with 5 GB storage per user and no commitment. It suits businesses seeking a low-cost, flexible entry point, but the per-user storage cap matters for teams that handle substantial files.

Administration is billed from 3000€/year, with 10 GB storage per user and a one-year commitment. The higher per-user allowance may suit public administration, but the annual starting price and commitment are a substantial step up from monthly Business. Netframe offers a free trial. Chat and email support are listed, with direct phone and on-site support also included in the pricing comparison.

Platforms

Netframe supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and the web, as well as self-hosted deployment. The maker says it works in major browsers on phones, tablets, laptops and desktops; mobile access is also described as native. Organizations can choose between hosted access and running the service in their own infrastructure.

Who it's for

Netframe is aimed at businesses, public administration, communities and sensitive industries or professions. Its combination of workplace tools and deployment choices is particularly relevant to organizations that need control over hosting or data handling. It is less persuasive for teams looking only for a narrowly focused intranet feature, or for businesses that need more than 5 GB per user but do not want an annual plan.

Pros and cons

Pros: SaaS, on-premise, edge cloud and customer-infrastructure deployment give organizations meaningful hosting choice.

Pros: The €3 a month Business plan has no commitment, making a paid start less rigid than the one-year Administration option.

Pros: Document version history, access control and workflows sit alongside communication and collaboration tools.

Cons: Business includes 5 GB storage per user, a constraint for file-heavy teams.

Cons: Administration starts at 3000€/year and requires a one-year commitment.

Cons: The free plan’s audience is limited to families, associations and education.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of options, browse Intranet Software. Zoho Connect is worth considering for a free plan capped at five users and support across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows; its Ultimate plan has monthly or yearly billing, with yearly billing saving up to 20%. Appspace Intranet offers a free tier with two Premium Users, one device ID, 5GB storage, 5GB monthly bandwidth and up to two admins, making its stated quotas a useful comparison point.

HubEngage has a free Starter plan for up to 200 users, including communications, social features, recognition, surveys and instant messaging; choose it when that specific free-plan mix fits better. Jostle is another intranet option. Noodle has a free plan for up to five users with 5GB storage and unlimited sections, while its Cloud plan costs $4 a month per user; it suits teams comparing a small free workspace with a paid per-user option.

MangoApps has no free plan and lists Communications & Intranet at $9 a month, from 200 employees, with volume pricing and a second-suite discount; it is a candidate for larger organizations evaluating that entry point. InStaff is an alternative. Jint is another alternative.

Verdict

Choose Netframe if your organization wants a broad internal workspace and values a choice of hosted, edge or self-managed deployment, particularly where data control matters. The flexible €3-per-user Business plan is an accessible starting point, but its 5 GB storage allowance is the key trade-off. Look elsewhere if that cap is too restrictive or if the Administration plan’s annual commitment does not suit your budget.

Verdict

Netframe combines workplace communication, document management, and collaboration in several deployment options. Its plans range from free access for specified groups to paid per-user and annual offerings.

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