##  [End of support for SharePoint On-Premises in 2026: switch to GoFAST, the sovereign European alternative](/en/content/end-support-sharepoint-premises-2026-switch-gofast-sovereign-european-alternative) 

  By GoFAST-Team on Tue, 02/03/2026 - 12:05  

  ![End of support for SharePoint On-Premises](/sites/default/files/banni%C3%A8re%20expertise_1_1.png "End of support for SharePoint On-Premises")

 

# SharePoint On-Premises: end of support in 2026, switch to a sovereign European alternative with GoFAST!

Starting in July 2026, Microsoft will permanently discontinue support for SharePoint On-Premises versions 2013, 2016, and 2019. This deadline marks the end of an era and a major turning point, prompting businesses to rethink their collaborative and document management solutions.

## The risks of late migration

Continuing to use SharePoint On-Premises after this date exposes you to various risks:

- **Major security flaws**, without updates or patches, in an increasingly tense cyber environment.
- **Total dependence on an American solution**, at the risk of losing control over your sensitive data and infrastructure
- **Regulatory non-compliance**, particularly in the context of the GDPR and new European requirements.
- **Maintenance costs** with **obsolete infrastructure**, leading to technical debt and rising costs, with no guarantee of sustainability.

A political and economic context that requires a different approach, with possible functional breaks with other applications or services.
[The sharp deterioration in relations with the United States](/en/content/urgent-need-reduce-dependency-microsoft) has highlighted the importance of **digital sovereignty**. To **guarantee data protection**, transparency and control over your tools, it is crucial to rely on European, open and independent solutions.

## GoFAST: the open source and sovereign alternative to SharePoint

GoFAST is a **European collaborative platform** designed to meet the current needs of **public and private organisations** concerned about their digital autonomy.

- **Migration experience**: CEO-Vision has experience in migrating from SharePoint to GoFAST in critical environments
- **Open source**: complete code transparency and auditability on an Alfresco basis, recognised as the open source alternative to SharePoint.
- **Sovereign**: hosting in Europe, compliance with local regulations and GDPR guaranteed (Cloud Act, SecNumCloud, etc.).
- **Secure**: regular updates adapted to current threats and access management.
- **User experience**: GoFAST is recognised as providing a significantly superior user experience to SharePoint, with unique DMS features and Mistral-based AI, as well as advanced collaborative features such as workflows, video meetings, chat, e-signature, project management (kanban), pre-archiving management (DUA), and data classification, while remaining easy to use. ([Find the different features of GoFAST here](/en/content/gofast-functionnalities-dms-ecm-digital-workplace))
- **References**: Many local authorities, administrations, and companies trust us, including some that require high levels of sovereignty and security guarantees (National Police, and many more)
- **Guaranteed On-Premise or Dedicated SaaS Strategy**: While Microsoft is doing everything it can to switch its customers to SaaS, CEO-Vision will always offer the choice between managed On-Premise or dedicated/private SaaS (even in SecNumCloud).

## Conclusion: why choose GoFAST now?

- **Anticipate the end of SharePoint On-Premises**, avoid last-minute rushes or risks associated with imminent obsolescence.
- **Free yourself from proprietary American solutions** to strengthen your data sovereignty.
- Take advantage of a **flexible, compliant and transparent solution** that is perfectly adapted to the European regulatory context.
- **Benefit from local, expert support** for a **controlled, secure migration without any disruption** to your business.

What this means for your business in practical terms:

IssuesOn-Premise SharePointGoFAST (sovereign and open-source alternative)Support et securityCompleted in 2026, unresolved issuesRegular updates, guaranteed securityData controlRisk of data requests under the Cloud Act, even when hosted in a Microsoft data centre in FranceEuropean hosting, dedicated platform, total sovereigntyRegulatory complianceIncreased risks of non-compliance (Cloud Circular at the centre)GDPR compliant, adapted to local standardsCosts and maintenanceIncreasing costs and heavy maintenance[Controlled costs](/en/content/gofast-enterprise-what-offer-suits-you), flexible infrastructureTechnological independenceHigh dependence on a single US supplierOpen source, personnalisable, indépendant## Checklist for a successful migration to GoFAST:

- **Audit** of your current SharePoint environment
- **Identification** of business dependencies
- **Migration planning** with our expert team
- User **training** on GoFAST
- Post-migration **support** and local **assistance**

Don't let your business depend on an outdated American solution with a questionable user experience. With GoFAST, regain full control of your **digital collaboration**, **secure your data**, and equip yourself with a solution that is ready to meet the technological and regulatory challenges of tomorrow.
You can now **try the platform free of charge** and with **no obligation for 30 days**:

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