Open source services for European companies
We build tools that keep your data in Europe. Git hosting that funds open source. Services that respect your privacy.
What we offer
- Use our services – Git hosting, cloud storage, email. Self-sustaining prices.
- Learn from us – We document how we build. Use our setup as a guide for your own.
- Get help – Contact us for consulting on self-hosted infrastructure.
The Who, What, How and Why
Who
Botwork is a small business from Sweden. I (Magnus) handle the technical side and operations.
It all started as a personal project grew into services I wanted to exist – privacy-focused, European, sustainable.
I believe in open source. I believe in transparency. I believe data should stay in Europe.
What
Provide essential internet services that respect your privacy:
- Git hosting (source code management)
- Cloud storage (your files, your data)
- Email (without the tracking)
Everything runs on European infrastructure. Data stays in Europe.
Revenue from these services funds open source development. The code we write eventually becomes free for everyone.
How
We keep prices at self-sustaining levels. The goal is not profit – it is sustainability.
- Personal tier: covers our costs
- Enterprise tier: supports the personal tier
- Bug reports: paid (ensures quality)
- Pull requests: always free
This model keeps everything running without venture capital or selling user data.
Why
First: Big tech has too much control. We use open source alternatives because they are better, not because they are trendy.
Second: Most company setups are wasteful. We believe in slim, efficient, transparent infrastructure.
Third: We believe in challenges. Building reliable, private services without big tech dependencies is a worthy challenge.
Support and help
I (Magnus) handle support personally to start. As we grow, we will make sure support remains human and responsive.
Contact us for questions about setup, migration, or consulting.
Our preferred open source services
These tools form the foundation. We configure and maintain them so you do not have to.
Gitea (MIT license)
Authentik (Mostly MIT license)
Nextcloud (AGPL-3.0 license)
Recommended hosting providers
We use European hosting providers to keep your data in Europe:
Hetzner (privacy-policy)
Elastx (privacy-policy)
FAQs
Are you a hosting company?
No. We are a service-provider focusing on open source infrastructure. If you want great hosting in Europe, we recommend Elastx or Hetzner.
Can I brand a service for my company?
Yes. All our enterprise services are hosted on company-specific hardware. There are no shared enterprise options for the time being.
What is the cost for you helping my company setup all or parts of the services?
We offer consulting for self-hosted infrastructure. Contact us for a quote. We believe in sharing knowledge – expect guidance, not just billing.