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    SOGo

    Groupware/email (self-host).

    FRFrance·Founded 2004
    Headquarters
    🇫🇷France
    Data Hosting
    Customer-defined
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    SOGo key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Alinto SA
    Headquarters
    France (FR)
    Ownership
    Part of Alinto
    Founded
    2004
    Data hosting
    Customer-defined
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted (User-controlled)
    Deployment
    Self-hosted, On-prem, Managed Hosting
    Open source
    Yes
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Microsoft Exchange, Google Workspace (Gmail/Calendar), Zimbra, Microsoft Outlook (as a server-side equivalent)

    About SOGo

    SOGo is a robust, open-source groupware server designed for scalability and adherence to open standards. It focuses on providing a seamless experience for sharing calendars, address books, and emails across various platforms. Since its acquisition by the French email specialist Alinto in 2022, the project has continued to evolve as a cost-effective alternative to proprietary solutions like Microsoft Exchange. The software is designed to be integrated into existing infrastructures, reusing established IMAP, SMTP, and database servers. It is particularly noted for its high scalability, supporting deployments ranging from a few dozen to several thousand users. This makes it a preferred choice for university environments, government administrations, and large-scale internet service providers (ISPs) who require full control over their communication data without vendor lock-in. As a self-hosted solution, SOGo allows organizations to maintain absolute data sovereignty by keeping all information on their own servers. The web interface provides a rich, responsive experience, while native support for protocols like CalDAV, CardDAV, and ActiveSync ensures compatibility with a wide array of mobile devices and desktop clients such as Mozilla Thunderbird and Microsoft Outlook.

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    Target Segments

    EnterprisePublic SectorEducationSMB

    Deployment Options

    Self-hostedOn-premManaged Hosting

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted (User-controlled)

    Key Features

    CalDAV and CardDAV support for calendar and contact sharing
    Native Microsoft ActiveSync support for mobile synchronization
    Webmail interface with Thunderbird-like look and feel
    LDAP and Active Directory integration for authentication and groups
    SOGo Connector and Integrator for Mozilla Thunderbird
    Support for multiple database backends including PostgreSQL and MySQL
    Resource booking and free/busy information sharing

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