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Kolab Now

Swiss-hosted FOSS Kolab groupware from Apheleia IT AG: email, calendars, contacts, files and optional Collabora collab on operator infrastructure in Bern.

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2013, als Edward Snowdens Enthüllungen US-Privacy-E-Mail-Anbieter wie Lavabit zum Schließen zwangen, entstand Kolab Now als zuverlässige Alternative. In der Schweiz gehostet und vollständig auf Free- und Open-Source-Software aufgebaut, liefert dieser webbasierte Dienst E-Mail, Kalender, Kontakte, Aufgaben, Notizen und Dateispeicher. Betrieben von Apheleia IT AG aus Zürich, richtet er sich an Nutzer, die überwachungsfreie Kollaboration ohne Big-Tech-Plattformen suchen. Strenges Schweizer Datenschutzrecht ergänzt die Sicherheit; der Anbieter loggt nur das für den Betrieb Nötige und veröffentlicht seltene Behördenanfragen.

Key capabilities

Kolab Now delivers threaded email views and server-side Sieve filtering, allowing rules to sort messages before they reach devices. Users manage filters via web interface or scripts, ensuring consistency across clients. Multiple identities and customizable interfaces support professional workflows.

Calendars include free/busy scheduling to coordinate without revealing details. Contacts, tasks, and notes sync via ActiveSync for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry, or CalDAV/CardDAV for broader compatibility. Native KDE Kontact clients run on Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Secure file storage offers granular access controls and sharing options. Recent additions include collaborative editing via Collabora Online for documents and presentations, plus video conferencing rooms for teams.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

No free tier exists, but a 30-day trial is available. Plans start at 4.55 CHF/month for email-only (Lite) with 2 GB, scaling to 8.99 CHF/month for full groupware and up to 100 GB storage. Group plans begin at similar per-user rates with custom domains.

Yes, it adheres to GDPR and Switzerland's equivalent data protection laws. Minimal logging, no third-party data sharing without warrants, and Swiss hosting ensure strong compliance.

  • Proton Mail: Strong E2EE email from Switzerland, but lighter on groupware.
  • Tutanota: Affordable E2EE with calendars; German-based, less sync options.
  • Mailbox.org: Full groupware like Kolab Now; also privacy-focused but not fully FOSS-centric.