Colanode
Local-first collaboration platform combining real-time chat, rich text pages, databases, and file management in a single self-hostable workspace.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/colanode/colanode or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Chanty.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $55/mo ($660/yr) in subscriptions
Colanode FAQ
Common questions
Is Colanode free and open source?+
Colanode is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Local-first collaboration platform combining real-time chat, rich text pages, databases, and file management in a single self-hostable workspace.
What paid software does Colanode replace?+
Colanode serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Chanty, Coda, Slack, Zoho Cliq, saving up to $55/month ($660/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Colanode?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/colanode/colanode or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Colanode?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Chanty.