Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Microsoft SharePoint

Replace Microsoft SharePoint with a custom build. Safely Collaborate and Share Content

Weekend Project
28 features20 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 28 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 28 features

AI(8 features)

Agent ExtensibilityAI

Enhance your agent in Microsoft Copilot Studio with workflow automation or data sources beyond SharePoint

AI Authoring SupportAI

Use simple-but-robust authoring tools to create branded sites in minutes

AI-enabled AutofillAI

Use AI in autofill columns to extract, summarize, and generate metadata from files

Copilot in SharePointAI

Streamline how you create and manage SharePoint content using Copilot's natural language commands

Custom AgentsAI

Create just the agent you need in a single click by choosing the SharePoint content your agent is scoped to

+3 more in this category

Security(3 features)

Advanced Management

Prepare for AI with content management strategies such as restricted access control and conditional access policies

Identity and Access Management

Identity and access management for up to 300 users

Microsoft 365 Backup

Protect against ransomware attacks and accidental deletions with fast recovery, designed for business continuity and scalability

Site Building(3 features)

Design Sites QuicklyAI

Easily create the sites you want with just a few prompts and clicks with Copilot

Drag-and-drop Support

Templates, tool boxes, and drag-n-drop support for scaled simplicity

Template Library

Use pre-existing or user-created templates to find the right fit for your site and customize it for your organization's look and feel

Collaboration(2 features)

File Sharing and Coauthoring

Share files securely and coauthor in real time inside or outside your organization

Secure Collaboration

Securely collaborate, sync, and share content

Content Creation(2 features)

Immersive Content

Supports video and motion for an immersive experience

Rich Text Editor

Use rich text editor to ensure your messaging is engaging and detailed—even in multiple languages

Design(2 features)

Design IdeasAI

Tailored site design from your content

Flexible Layouts

Create dynamic and visually appealing site designs

Analytics(1 features)

Enhanced Site Analytics

Get deeper insights into user activity, engagement, and content effectiveness, helping optimize performance

Communication(1 features)

SharePoint News

Enable users to access SharePoint resources in the flow of work, including email, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Viva

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Microsoft SharePoint

Monthly$5/mo
Yearly$60/yr
5-Year Total$300

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$60
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$180
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$300
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 28 features at very easy complexity.

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