Compare software

ColanodeMicrosoft Loop
Free

Open source under Apache 2.0; the hosted cloud can be started for free.

 Freemium

Available to get started with a Microsoft account, with paid Microsoft 365 plans adding…

Web, Self-hosted Web
  • Chat, pages, databases and files in one app
  • Local-first with offline editing and background sync
  • Live components that sync across Microsoft 365 apps
  • Page templates and a quick insert menu
  • Younger and less polished than Slack or Notion
  • Self-hosting means running and maintaining the server
  • Tied to Microsoft accounts and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
  • Copilot features depend on Microsoft 365 plans
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service Web application
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.