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A Simeon Cloud alternative built for GitOps
CONFIG365 is a self-hosted Microsoft 365 orchestrator for MSPs and IT teams who want baseline management, drift detection, and multi-tenant deploy — without handing credentials to a SaaS control plane.
Why teams look for a Simeon Cloud alternative
Commercial SaaS M365 baseline platforms solve a real problem. Some teams still want the same outcome with infrastructure they control and Git as the system of record.
Self-hosted by design
Deploy one container on Azure Container Apps, App Service, or any Docker host. Portal, Gitea, and runner ship together — no separate SaaS control plane.
True Configuration-as-Code
Baselines and tenant configs live in Git as JSON. Every deploy is a diff you can review, approve, and roll back from history.
Built for MSPs
Shared baseline, per-tenant overrides, nightly backups, conflict viewer, and unlimited clients without per-seat SaaS pricing models.
Approval-gated GitOps
Mandatory WhatIf, portal approval, then apply — with an immediate post-deploy backup committed to Git.
CONFIG365 vs typical SaaS M365 baseline platforms
Fair comparison of operating models — useful if you are evaluating Simeon Cloud alternatives for MSP or enterprise multi-tenant Microsoft 365 management.
| Capability | CONFIG365 | Typical SaaS baseline platform |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting model | Self-hosted single OCI container (portal, Gitea, and runner bundled). Your infra, your data. | Vendor-hosted SaaS — credentials and config live in a third-party cloud. |
| Data ownership | Baselines, backups, and deploy history are files in your own Gitea — yours to keep, with or without us. | Policy state and history live inside the vendor platform. |
| Change control | Git-native GitOps: WhatIf preview, human approval gates, full commit history. | Portal-driven change workflows with vendor-defined audit surfaces. |
| Multi-tenant scale | One shared baseline repo, unlimited tenants, per-client .baseline-ignore and assignments. | MSP multi-tenant management as a paid commercial capability. |
| Credential boundary | No third-party SaaS touches tenant credentials — everything runs in your container. | Tenant access delegated to the vendor platform. |
| Government cloud | GCC High supported with the same workflows and baselines. | Availability depends on vendor SKU and region support. |
Competitor product names are used for comparison context only. Features of third-party products can change; verify current capabilities with each vendor.
What you get with CONFIG365
The same core outcomes MSPs expect from an M365 baseline platform — delivered as Configuration-as-Code.
Shared enterprise baseline
Conditional Access, Intune, Defender, identity, and more.
GitOps orchestrator
WhatIf → approve → apply → backup, on your Gitea.
Management portal
Tenants, diffs, policy viewer, and deploy from the browser.
Nightly backups
Full tenant config exported to Git every night.
Per-client flexibility
.baseline-ignore and separate assignment files.
Docs & quickstart
Onboard tenants and ship your first baseline deploy.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from teams searching for a Simeon Cloud alternative.
Is CONFIG365 a Simeon Cloud alternative?
Yes. CONFIG365 targets the same job — Microsoft 365 baseline management, drift control, and multi-tenant orchestration for MSPs and IT teams — with a self-hosted GitOps approach instead of a vendor SaaS platform.
How is CONFIG365 different from Simeon Cloud?
CONFIG365 runs as a single self-hosted container with your own Gitea instance. Changes go through GitOps WhatIf and approval gates. Tenant credentials stay in your environment rather than a third-party SaaS.
How do I get CONFIG365?
CONFIG365 is a commercial product delivered as a container image you run on your own infrastructure. Email [email protected] and we will cover licensing, pricing, and access to the image.
Can MSPs manage many Microsoft 365 tenants with CONFIG365?
Yes. One baseline repository deploys to unlimited tenants, with separate assignments, per-client ignore files, and nightly configuration backups into Git.
Does CONFIG365 support GCC High?
Yes. The same GitOps workflows and baselines work with Government Cloud environments — point the platform at the correct cloud endpoints.
Try the self-hosted Simeon Cloud alternative
Spin up CONFIG365, connect tenants, and run your first WhatIf — all from a single self-hosted container. Get in touch and we'll walk you through licensing and onboarding.