Open source · infrastructure · support
Digital solutions that stay under your control
Formatgeber helps small and medium-sized businesses operate tools such as Nextcloud, Matomo or Vaultwarden with more independence, privacy and long-term maintainability. Open source is not the goal in itself: the right solution is the one that improves your workflow and fits your budget.From a concrete need to the right solution
Open source is used where it creates a clear, practical benefit.01Files & collaboration
Nextcloud
Shared storage and clear access control02Web analytics
Matomo
Transparent insights with less unnecessary dependence03Passwords
Vaultwarden
Central team management after a security review04Operations
Backups & monitoring
See early when something fails or needs restoringWhen dependence becomes a problem
Businesses often spread files, analytics, passwords and internal workflows across more and more platforms. We assess which services should genuinely be replaced – and which are better left in place.Less platform lock-in
Reduce dependence on individual providers without rebuilding workflows that already work.More data control
Locations, access, backups and responsibilities are documented clearly.Personal support
You work with one person who understands the website, solution and operation together.Nextcloud, Matomo, Vaultwarden and other systems
Depending on the starting point, an independent solution can complement or gradually replace individual services. You get a recommendation related to your daily work, not a collection of technology buzzwords.Files and collaboration
Nextcloud for shared files, permissions and access when an owned workspace makes sense.Privacy-conscious analytics
Matomo for transparent web analytics with less dependence on advertising platforms.Passwords and access
Vaultwarden as a possible shared password store, subject to an individual security review.Backups and internal workflows
Automated backups, monitoring, internal web apps, customer portals and integrations where standard tools fall short.What can be implemented
The foundation is selected for the task. Options include self-hosted business solutions, virtual and managed servers, Docker-based applications, domain and DNS management, migrations and ongoing maintenance.Germany or the EU
Operation can be planned on infrastructure in Germany or the European Union, with providers named transparently.Mail with caution
A private mail server is not a simple standard product. Deliverability, spam protection, security and maintenance must be assessed first.No technology for its own sake
If an established cloud service is the better choice, I will say so clearly.How we work together
We review data, users, integrations, security requirements and responsibilities, then define a realistic solution with effort, ongoing costs and an operating model.1. Understand the starting point
Which services are used, where does data live and which workflow should improve?2. Evaluate the solution
Compare options by benefit, effort, cost and maintainability.3. Introduce it safely
Set up, test, document and – where agreed – maintain and monitor the solution.Boundaries and prerequisites
Open source does not remove operational responsibility. Servers, domains, licences, external services and maintenance may add costs. Legal advice and binding privacy assessments are not part of the technical service.Frequently asked questions
Do I have to replace every cloud service?
No. We assess each service by its actual benefit. Open source is not a goal in itself.
Is open source automatically free?
The software may be license-free, but setup, servers, backups, updates, support and external services still take effort and may cost money.
Can my data stay in Germany?
For many solutions this can be planned on German or European infrastructure. The exact location and providers are clarified beforehand.
Do you provide private mail servers?
Only after a technical review. Deliverability, spam protection, security updates and monitoring make this unsuitable as a standard package.
Who handles updates later?
The offer defines this: documented handover, occasional support or an ongoing maintenance agreement.