What is Deskive?
Deskive is a self-hostable workspace collaboration platform that brings together real-time communication, project management, and productivity tools. Built for teams who want complete control over their data, Deskive gives you Slack + Notion + Zoom + Asana functionality in a single open-source application.
Unlike Slack that requires paid plans for video calls or Notion that lacks real-time chat, Deskive gives you everything you need to collaborate effectively -- chat, video calls, project boards, file sharing, AI assistance -- without vendor lock-in or proprietary licensing.
Deskive workspace dashboard with integrated communication and project management
How It Works
Create Your Workspace -- Set up team workspaces with channels, projects, and custom roles
Communicate in Real-Time -- Chat with threads, reactions, mentions, GIFs, and HD video calls
Manage Projects -- Organize work with Kanban boards, sprints, task dependencies, and time tracking
Collaborate on Documents -- Share notes, whiteboards, files with version control and digital signatures
Automate with AI -- Let AutoPilot handle scheduling, meeting summaries, and daily briefings
Key Capabilities
💬 Real-Time Communication -- Channels, direct messages, threads, reactions, mentions, and GIF support
📹 HD Video Conferencing -- Built-in video calls with screen sharing, recording, and transcription via LiveKit
📋 Project Management -- Kanban boards, sprints, milestones, task dependencies, and time tracking
📁 File Management -- Cloud storage with versioning, sharing, and Google Drive integration
📝 Collaborative Notes -- Block-based editor with real-time collaboration and templates
📅 Calendar & Scheduling -- Event management, recurring events, meeting rooms, and availability tracking
🎨 Whiteboard -- Visual collaboration workspace for brainstorming and planning
🤖 AI Assistant -- AutoPilot for scheduling, meeting intelligence, and document analysis
📊 Forms & Analytics -- Custom form builder with response tracking and workspace metrics
✅ Approval Workflows -- Built-in approval system for documents and processes
💰 Budget Tracking -- Expense management, billing rates, and budget monitoring
🔗 Integrations -- Connect with Slack, Google Drive, GitHub, Dropbox, and more
🔍 Semantic Search -- AI-powered search across all content types
🌍 Internationalization -- Multi-language support (English, Japanese, expandable)
What Problem We Solve
The Collaboration Tool Fragmentation Dilemma
Modern teams juggle multiple subscriptions: Slack for chat ($8.75/user/mo), Zoom for video ($15.99/user/mo), Asana for projects ($10.99/user/mo), Notion for docs ($10/user/mo). This creates fragmented workflows, data silos, security risks from multiple vendors, and costs that scale linearly with team size.
Common pain points we address:
❌ Tool Fragmentation -- Switching between 5+ tools daily disrupts focus and productivity
❌ Rising Costs -- SaaS subscriptions add up to $50+/user/month for basic collaboration
❌ Data Lock-In -- Your data lives on someone else's servers with limited export options
❌ Privacy Concerns -- Sensitive business data shared with multiple third-party vendors
❌ Integration Complexity -- Each tool requires separate API integrations and authentication
❌ Feature Gaps -- No single platform offers comprehensive collaboration features
Deskive's Solution
✅ All-in-One Platform -- Chat, video, projects, files, calendar, notes, and AI in one application
✅ Self-Hosted & Open Source -- Complete data ownership with GNU AGPL 3.0 license
✅ Zero Per-User Costs -- One infrastructure cost regardless of team size
✅ Deep Integration -- All features share context and data seamlessly
✅ Enterprise-Ready -- Digital signatures, approval workflows, audit logs, and SSO support