Introducing lab48
We're building privacy-first software from Europe. Here's why and what's coming.
Today, we're excited to introduce lab48 — a software company dedicated to building privacy-first alternatives to Big Tech services.
Why We Started
The dominant technology platforms have built their businesses on surveillance capitalism. Your data is their product. We believe there's a better way.
Our First Product: beTransfer
beTransfer is now live at betransfer.eu. It's secure file sharing, simplified:
- AES-256 encryption for all files
- No account required for basic sharing
- Auto-expiring links for added security
- Password protection for sensitive files
What's Coming
We're working on two more products:
beControl (Q4 2026) — A self-hosted Microsoft 365 alternative for organizations demanding data sovereignty. Open-source under AGPL-3.0.
beChat — Zero-knowledge encrypted messaging where only you can read your conversations.
Join Us
We're just getting started. If you believe in privacy-first software, we'd love to have you along for the journey.
Try beTransfer free or join our waitlist for beControl.