GoFAST: the independent alternative to SharePoint for medium and large organisations
In a context where organizations are seeking to regain control of their data and reduce their dependence on proprietary solutions, GoFAST stands out as a credible alternative to SharePoint, and more broadly to the Microsoft ecosystem (Teams, Exchange…).
GoFAST enables organizations to centralize their documents, streamline collaboration and structure their business processes within a unified platform.
An alternative to SharePoint for demanding organizations
Many organizations have historically used SharePoint for document management and internal collaboration. However, several factors are now encouraging them to consider alternatives, including:
- Dependence on proprietary ecosystems
- Licensing and migration costs
- Constraints related to data hosting
- The growing need for digital sovereignty
In response to these challenges, several issues are emerging for medium-sized and large organizations.
Regaining control of data
SharePoint, as an American solution, may allow non-European authorities to request access to data, even when it is hosted in Europe. This legal dependency represents a risk for the confidentiality, compliance and security of strategic information. A sovereign alternative makes it possible to guarantee full control over data and access.
Improving real collaboration
Although designed for collaboration, the platform may show certain limitations in complex environments: degraded performance with large document volumes, difficulty retrieving information, or sometimes complex customization. These constraints can lead users to bypass the system and weaken document governance. An alternative solution such as GoFAST encourages more structured and intuitive collaboration, suited to large teams and complex workflows.
Simplifying administration of complex environments
In large organizations, the multiplication of workspaces, document duplicates, or inconsistencies in rights management can gradually cause SharePoint to lose its role as a central repository. Migrating to a sovereign alternative helps simplify administration and strengthen document governance.
Ensuring performance suited to intensive usage
For multi-site organizations handling large volumes of documents, slowdowns or synchronization issues may appear, directly impacting productivity. A collaborative platform designed for these uses ensures stable performance adapted to demanding environments.
Regaining freedom from the Microsoft ecosystem
SharePoint depends heavily on the Microsoft 365 environment (Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate, Copilot). This integration may limit the adoption of third-party tools and increase licensing costs. An alternative provides greater technological freedom and flexibility to integrate business tools.
Addressing AI and confidentiality challenges
The rise of artificial intelligence in collaborative tools also raises questions regarding data storage and the use of prompts. Many organizations are now looking for sovereign and controlled AI solutions, reinforcing the interest in alternatives to SharePoint.
A concrete response to digital sovereignty challenges
Beyond a simple DMS (Document Management System), GoFAST offers a complete collaborative environment integrating advanced document management, real-time document co-editing, version management and traceability, workflows and document approvals, task and project management, instant messaging, videoconferencing as well as a powerful document search engine. This approach allows organizations to replace multiple tools (file servers, DMS, collaborative solutions) with a single, secure and integrated platform.
Access rights management relies on clear and controlled rules, ensuring that each user can only access relevant information. Designed to operate at scale, GoFAST can support thousands of users, millions of documents and complex workflows, while enabling structured collaboration with version tracking, secure exchanges and compliance with governance rules.
The platform is also part of a digital sovereignty approach: data is hosted in Europe via a SaaS offering qualified SecNumCloud, ensuring security, confidentiality, resilience and GDPR compliance. OpenSource reinforces transparency, auditability and technological independence from proprietary solutions subject to extraterritorial legislation, while the intuitive interface facilitates adoption and enables rapid and sustainable deployment within organizations.
In a context where digital sovereignty has become a strategic issue for both public and private organizations, GoFAST stands out from dominant SaaS solutions by offering complete control over infrastructure and data.
The platform can be deployed according to several models, offering great flexibility:
- On-Premise
- Dedicated SaaS
GoFAST VS SharePoint
| GoFAST | SharePoint | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of solution | Collaborative platform available as sovereign SaaS (SecNumCloud) or On-Premise. | Collaborative platform integrated into Microsoft 365, available in the cloud. |
| Deployment | Fast implementation, operational in less than 24 hours depending on the context. | Longer deployment requiring configuration and setup by IT teams. |
| User interface | Clear and ergonomic interface for quick adoption. | Comprehensive but denser interface, requiring learning for new users. |
| Customization | Configuration and adaptation according to business needs. | Large potential through specific developments (SharePoint Framework). |
| User management | Simple administration with role and permission management. | Advanced management via Active Directory, technical skills often required. |
| Integrated applications | Integrated tools: chat, videoconferencing, forms, document management. | Completed through Microsoft 365: Teams, OneDrive, Outlook. |
| Search engine | Advanced search with full-text indexing. | Search via Microsoft Search. |
| Mobility / mobile access | Accessible via web browser, computer, tablet or smartphone. | Access via SharePoint or Microsoft 365 applications. |
| Automation / workflows | Creation of automated processes through integrated modules. | Advanced automation with Power Automate. |
| Security and compliance | Hosting in Europe with SecNumCloud qualification or On-Premise. | Compliance with Microsoft standards and international certifications. |
| Support and assistance | Support from dedicated teams: assistance, training and project support. | Microsoft support complemented by partners for complex projects. |
| Target audience | Medium to large organizations looking for a sovereign and simple platform. | Medium to large companies already integrated into Microsoft 365. |
| Data sovereignty | Data hosted in Europe or on internal infrastructure. | Data hosted in the Microsoft cloud. |
| AI integration | GoFAST AI assistant based on the Mistral model. | AI integration through Microsoft Copilot. |
Growing adoption among organizations
Our GoFAST solution is now used by administrations, local authorities, large companies and international organizations... to modernize their collaborative work environment and strengthen document governance.
In recent years, we have supported many organizations looking for a SharePoint alternative in their migration to GoFAST, enabling them to regain control of their data, strengthen the security of their document system and reduce costs related to licensing and maintenance.
This is notably the case for the Department of Haute-Savoie, which we supported throughout its transition to a sovereign collaborative platform.
Other organizations such as the Police Academy of the French National Police, the European Union Drugs Agency in Portugal, the University of Le Mans, the Occitanie Region and the City of Nanterre have also chosen our solution.
Organizations that have migrated from SharePoint to GoFAST generally observe rapid productivity gains, particularly thanks to:
- better visibility of documents
- more fluid collaboration between teams
- a reduction in time spent searching for information
From an IT perspective, the migration also allows:
- simplified administration
- centralized support
- a reduction in costs related to specific developments
Security and traceability are strengthened, while the migration process is designed to be progressive, secure and without service interruption, with a complete transfer of documents, permissions and workflows.
Migrating to GoFAST represents a comprehensive collaborative transformation, combining productivity, security, cost control and rapid adoption by teams.
Conclusion
GoFAST now stands as a credible alternative to SharePoint for medium-sized and large organizations seeking to regain control of their data. It combines security, flexibility, performance and ergonomics, while ensuring full data control. GoFAST is a strategic, reliable and sustainable solution.