A professional webmail with your own address. Bring several email accounts together in one inbox.
- Webmail
- Multi-accounts
- Calendar & contacts
HumansWork Collective
Work independently,
Work independently,
not alone.
A professional home for independent consultants and freelancers: a network of peers, curated missions, and one digital workplace built entirely on open-source tools — independent from Big Tech.
100% open source
No Big Tech lock-in
One workplace, all your tools
Why the Collective
A professional home, not a platform.
Freelancing gives you freedom. It shouldn't also mean working in isolation, paying for a dozen subscriptions, or handing your data to Big Tech.
A network of peers
Join a community of senior independents across Operations, Finance, HR, Product, Tech, Growth, Strategy & ESG. Share knowledge, team up on missions, refer each other.
Curated missions
Access missions sourced through HumansWork's client relationships with distributed and hybrid teams — built for long-term relationships over one-off gigs.
A cost-effective tech stack
Everything you need to run your independent practice, in one place, on open-source software — so your tools and your data stay yours.
Your digital workplace
Every tool you need to run your practice.
Members get access to a full suite of open-source tools on humanswork.cloud — from your inbox to your signed contracts.
Drive
Store, sync and share your files securely. Shared folders with clients and fellow members, on every device.
- Sync
- Share links
- Nextcloud
Docs
Write documents, spreadsheets and presentations together, in real time — right in your browser.
- Real-time editing
- Office formats
Video conference
Host client meetings and workshops from a simple link — no app to install, no account needed for your guests.
- Screen sharing
- Guest links
Booking link
Share your personal booking page. Clients pick a slot that fits your calendar — no back-and-forth emails.
- Calendar sync
- Custom slots
Online signature
Send quotes and contracts for e-signature, track their status, and keep every signed document in one place.
- E-signature
- Contract tracking
Emailing
Send newsletters and campaigns to your network and clients. Grow your audience without renting it from Big Tech.
- Newsletters
- Mailing lists
Clock count
Track time spent per client and per mission, then turn it into clear reports for invoicing.
- Time tracking
- Reports
And more to come
The workplace grows with the Collective. Members help decide what comes next.
- Chat & wiki
- CRM
- Password manager
- HR & expense notes
- Your suggestions
One dashboard
Stop juggling platforms.
All your tools live behind a single dashboard on humanswork.cloud. Open your mail, a shared folder or a client call from the same place — and spend your time on the work that matters.
Why open source
Your tools. Your data. Your independence.
Independent from Big Tech
No GAFA dependency. The Collective runs on open-source software that anyone can inspect, and that no single vendor controls.
Your data stays yours
Your files, emails and client documents aren't the product. No ads, no data mining.
Cost-effective
Shared infrastructure, shared costs. One membership replaces a stack of individual subscriptions.
Built together
Members shape the roadmap. When the Collective needs a new tool, we choose it — and build it in — together.
How to join
Three steps to your new professional home.
Apply
Tell us about your expertise, your way of working and what you're looking for in a community.
Meet the team
A short conversation to make sure the Collective is the right fit — quality first, on both sides.
Get your workplace
Receive your humanswork.cloud access, set up your tools, and meet fellow members.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Who can join the Collective?
Independent consultants, freelancers and contractors — remote or hybrid — who value quality work, autonomy and collaboration. We keep the Collective curated to stay a trusted network.
Do I need to be on a HumansWork mission to use the tools?
No. The digital workplace is part of your membership. You can use it for all your clients and projects, whether they come through HumansWork or not.
What does "open source" mean for me?
The software behind every tool is open and auditable, with no lock-in to a Big Tech provider. In practice, you get familiar, professional tools — mail, files, docs, video — without depending on Google or Microsoft.
Can I keep my existing email address?
Yes. The webmail lets you bring several email accounts together in a single inbox, alongside your HumansWork address.
Which tools are coming next?
Chat and a shared wiki, a CRM, a password manager, and HR & expense notes are on the roadmap. Members help prioritise what comes first.
HumansWork Collective
Work better, together.
Join a network of independent professionals and get the open-source workplace that comes with it.