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Open Source Infrastructure

Stop renting
your business.
Own it.

You pay per seat. Per workflow. Per API call. Per GB. Every tool stacks up: CRM, email, chat, automation, e-signatures. Suddenly you're spending €200/month per employee on software you don't control and can't leave.

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599
Websites audited
Swedish law firms
100/100
Our own SVAR score
Industry avg: 73
90%
Cost reduction
SaaS to self-hosted
20+
Services on 1 server
~500 kr/mo

Founder previously worked with

Nestle Support & IT systems
Pfizer Technical support
Handelsbanken System training
Brownells Product Owner track

The Math Nobody Shows You

Calculate your SaaS tax

Pick the tools you use. Drag the slider. See what you pay now, what servers actually cost, and what you'd pay with us.

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Your SaaS Cost
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Hardware Only servers only
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Real server prices from Hetzner Cloud. Open source software is free.

Yearly maintenance ongoing cost
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Yearly savings on maintenance alone:
Savings vs SaaS 0%

These numbers show recurring maintenance costs only. A one-time implementation fee applies for setup, migration, and configuration, tailored to your stack and needs. Contact us for a full quote.

We handle everything

Updates, monitoring, backups, security patches. You focus on your business. We keep the lights on.

Implementation + maintenance

One-time setup fee for migration and configuration. Then a flat maintenance fee to keep everything running.

No lock-in. Ever.

No per-seat pricing. Your data, your servers. Leave anytime with everything.

See what I replace

What I Replace

Your cloud stack, swapped.

Every tool below runs on servers you own. No data leaves your jurisdiction.

Google Workspace Proton

Zero-knowledge email, calendar, drive. Even Proton can't read your data.

AWS / Vercel Coolify + Dockyard

Your servers in Sweden. Full root access. I manage everything.

Auth0 / Okta Zitadel

Self-hosted SSO. SAML, OIDC, LDAP. No per-user pricing.

Zapier n8n

Unlimited workflows on your server. No per-task fees. You own the code.

Notion / Confluence Outline

Beautiful docs, self-hosted. GDPR compliant by default.

Slack Mattermost

Team chat on your infrastructure. Full message retention control.

Not sure what you need? . I'll audit your current stack for free.

How It Works

Audit. Plan. Migrate. Done.

01

Audit

I scan your current stack. You get a report showing exactly what's leaking data and what's compliant.

02

Plan

We pick the replacements that make sense. Not everything needs to change, just the risky parts.

03

Migrate

I move your data, set up the new tools, handle the DNS. You keep working.

04

Monitor

Monthly security scans. I catch issues before auditors do.

Three ways to work with us

Start with a free audit

Every engagement starts with understanding where you stand. No pitch, just facts.

STEP 01

Free Stack Audit

We map your current SaaS stack, calculate your real cost, and show you what you could save. 30 minutes, no obligation.

  • Full SaaS cost breakdown
  • Schrems II / CLOUD Act risk assessment
  • Migration plan with timelines
  • No obligation
STEP 02

Migration

We build your new infrastructure in parallel. Nothing in your current environment changes until you are ready to switch. Priced based on stack size.

  • Server provisioning and hardening
  • Data migration (email, CRM, docs)
  • DNS, SSL, firewall, VPN
  • CI/CD pipeline connected to your codebase
  • Training and documentation
  • Zero downtime switchover
STEP 03

Ongoing Ops

We keep your infrastructure running so you can focus on your business. Updates, monitoring, security patches.

  • Server monitoring and alerts
  • Security patches and updates
  • SSL renewals and log reviews
  • Priority support
  • Proactive recommendations

Free Sovereignty Scan

Where Is Your Data Really Stored?

Enter any domain to see where its data goes. Find out which servers, services, and third parties handle your data, and which laws apply.

Public-record lookup. No credentials required.

Tom Isgren, founder of Bright Interaction, security and infrastructure expert based in Malmo, Sweden

About

A year ago, my own site scored 45/100.

Embarrassing for someone selling security. So I fixed it. Today: 100/100, with a 10% attack surface. Industry average is 60-70%.

I've since scanned 599 Swedish law firms (average: 62/100) and 17 cybersecurity companies (average: 73/100). The irony isn't lost on me.

Now I help businesses replace their cloud stack with open-source tools they actually own. No six-month consulting projects. No junior consultants. You talk to me, I do the work.

100/100
My score
599
Companies scanned
1
Person you deal with
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does SaaS cost per employee?
The average company spends around $10,800 per employee per year on SaaS tools in 2026. This includes CRM, email, chat, project management, automation, and authentication. Open source self-hosted alternatives can reduce this cost by 60-70% while giving you full control over your data.
What are GDPR-compliant alternatives to Google Workspace?
Proton (Swiss, zero-knowledge encryption) is the most direct replacement for Google Workspace. Other options include Nextcloud with OnlyOffice for self-hosted document collaboration, and Infomaniak kSuite for managed EU hosting. All store data exclusively in European jurisdictions.
Is self-hosting cheaper than SaaS?
For teams of 10 or more, self-hosting is typically 60-70% cheaper than equivalent SaaS subscriptions. A full open source stack (email, CRM, chat, docs, automation, SSO) on a Hetzner server costs around 14 EUR/month in hosting. The main cost is setup and ongoing maintenance, not the software itself.
Does the CLOUD Act affect European businesses using US cloud providers?
Yes. The US CLOUD Act (2018) gives American authorities the right to demand data from US-headquartered companies regardless of where the data is physically stored. This means using AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or any US-based SaaS provider creates a compliance risk under GDPR, even if your data is in an EU data center.
How long does it take to migrate from SaaS to self-hosted?
Most individual tool migrations take 2-6 weeks. Email migration typically takes 1-2 weeks, CRM 2-4 weeks, and chat/docs 1 week each. A full stack replacement for a team of 25 can be completed in 4-8 weeks with minimal disruption to daily operations.
What is NIS2 and does it apply to my business?
NIS2 is the EU's updated cybersecurity directive, enacted as Swedish law (Cybersäkerhetslagen) on January 15, 2026. It applies to essential and important entities including energy, transport, health, digital infrastructure, and their supply chains. Penalties can reach 10 million EUR or 2% of global revenue.

Let's Talk

Ready to own your stack?

Book a 30-minute call. I'll audit your current setup and show you exactly what can be replaced. No pitch, just honest analysis.

or reach out directly: +46 76 297 80 35