##  [GOFAST VS Microsoft 365](/en/content/gofast-vs-microsoft-365) 

  By GoFAST-Team on Tue, 02/03/2026 - 11:26  

  ![An alternative to Microsoft 365](/sites/default/files/banni%C3%A8re%20expertise_1.png "An alternative to Microsoft 365")

 

# Why choose GoFAST instead of Microsoft?

What if 2025 was the year you took back control of your digital environment?

This year, many **public and private organisations** are re-evaluating their document management choices, in the light of the challenges of digital **sovereignty**, security and **budgetary control**.

While Microsoft 365 has long been the “default” solution, **European alternatives** are emerging with solid arguments, particularly in terms of **ease of use**, **functional consistency** and technological **independence**.

Among them, **GoFAST DigitalWorkplace & DMS** stands out as a **complete, sovereign, integrated and efficient alternative**, designed to facilitate collaboration while meeting the requirements of security, traceability and digital sobriety.

[Download the GoFAST brochure](https://mautic.ceo-vision.com/asset/127:brochure-gofast-digital-workplacedepliant-flyerenpubv40-2pdf)



## 1. A logic of tools versus a unified platform

Microsoft 365 works by aggregating services: **SharePoint** for documents, **TEAMS** for exchanges, **OneDrive** for personal storage, **Planner** for tasks, **Power AutoMate** for workflows, and so on. The result: users juggle different interfaces, logics and compartmentalised applications. **Collaboration** quickly becomes **confusing**, especially for non-technical profiles.

GoFAST, on the other hand, was designed from the outset as a **unified platform**.

Documents, approvals, exchanges, tasks, notifications... everything coexists in the same integrated workspace. Every action is **centralised**, **organised** and **traceable**, considerably simplifying the day-to-day user experience.

[GoFAST VS Microsoft 365 Infography](https://mautic.ceo-vision.com/asset/165:gofast-versus-microsoft-365)



## 2. Real document management, not just file sharing

With Microsoft 365, document management is mainly based on SharePoint: a powerful tool, but **complex** to configure, often poorly exploited and rarely used as a true DMS. Without rigorous governance, searching for a document becomes a headache, and the advanced functions are rarely used.

**GoFAST**, on the other hand, is based on a **fully structured DMS** that **complies** with best practice: **classification plan**, customisable **metadata**, **versioning**, **validation process** and secure **archiving**. It enables several users to work simultaneously on the same document, thanks to the integration of **Onlyoffice**, which guarantees fluid and secure **co-editing**.

Watch the video [**HERE**](/fr/content/best-practices-gofast-v4-%C3%A9diter-et-co%C3%A9diter-en-ligne-sur-onlyoffice-video) (please note that the video is in french).

## 3. Controlled costs, no nasty surprises

One of the obstacles of Microsoft 365 is its **complex and evolving pricing structure**. While the basic subscription may seem affordable, it rarely covers all your needs. To benefit from electronic signatures, compliant archiving, advanced automation or even sufficient storage, you need to activate **additional modules**, which are often **costly**.

With **GoFAST**, the **model is clear**:

- Cost per user known in advance
- All features included
- No hidden options

While Microsoft piles on specialist tools, **GoFAST** offers a complete **collaborative suite without multiplying environments**.

## 4. Security, sovereignty and responsible digital technology: a strategic challenge

Today, the question is no longer just **"Where is my data?"** but **"Who has access to it, and under what conditions?"**

Microsoft, as an American player, remains **subject to extraterritorial legislation** such as the **Cloud Act**, which can compromise the confidentiality of your data.

**GoFAST** is a **French**, **Open Source solution** that is **RGPD-compliant** by design. It can be deployed :

- **OnPremise**, on your own servers,
- In a **sovereign cloud**, including **SecNumCloud**

**Data** therefore remains fully **under your control**, with total **transparency** over architecture, code, hosting and management.

But GoFAST goes even further, by integrating a digital sobriety approach. Unlike the Microsoft approach, which piles up multiple applications generating redundancy, duplication and high resource consumption, GoFAST centralises all uses in a single platform. The result is :

- Less bandwidth consumed
- Less unnecessary storage
- Less server load
- Less environmental footprint

By choosing GoFAST, you are opting for **responsible**, **sovereign digital collaboration in line with European values**.

## Conclusion: regaining control is now

Choosing GoFAST isn't just about replacing Microsoft 365. It means deciding to :

- **Regain control** of your data
- **Simplify** your digital environment
- **Reduce** costs and dependencies
- **Meet** the regulatory and environmental challenges of 2025

Why not **try out** GoFAST today, free of charge and with no obligation?

[GoFAST TEST](/en/try-gofast-free-30-days)



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