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Worker-owned Software Collective
Worker-owned
Software Collective

What we do

Expertise in Software Development, Design, and Consulting.

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Whether email, office, cloud, servers, or your entire infrastructure - we make your IT systems independent, cost-efficient, and future-proof.


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Development

We apply agile methodologies to ensure your project adapts to changing needs. Our clean, efficient, and scalable code is the foundation of every solution we deliver.


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Consultation

We work closely with you to ensure every project phase - from requirements engineering and planning to software migration and training - aligns with your goals.


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UX-Design

We believe design is more than aesthetics - it's about improving usability and accessibility. Our designs enhance both function and user experience.


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Who we are

Employee Managed Software Agency in Berlin and Cologne.

control.alt.coop eG

is a worker-owned

software development

company registered

as a cooperative.

Founded in 2018, we quickly succeeded in realizing extensive, complex projects and building lasting customer relationships. A vision for changing the future of work by placing employees and their well-being, along with a mission-driven client portfolio at the center of our business, binds us together. We embody this vision by remaining committed to our core values.

Our Values

Cooperative Principles, Mission-Driven Projects, and Open-Source Advocacy.

  • Cooperative &
    Grassroots Democracy
    Cooperative & Grassroots Democracy

    We practice self-management and collective ownership, fostering an environment of empowerment.

  • Mission-Driven Approach
    Mission-Driven Approach

    We focus on projects that have a positive impact, from mental-health apps for the Charité and campaign apps for The Left to pro-bono work for NGOs.

  • Open-source Advocacy
    Open-source Advocacy

    We use and contribute to open-source software, promoting accessible and equitable technology for all.

  • Inclusivity
    Inclusivity

    We strive for an inclusive workplace, aiming for gender parity and people from a diverse array of backgrounds.

Our Members

Meet the Team behind control.alt.coop.

Eike

Full-stack Developer

(he/him)

Felix

Full-stack Developer

(he/him)

James

Full-stack Developer

(he/him)

Kathi

Accountant

(she/her)

Lyudmila

Full-stack Developer

(she/her)

Mascha

Community & Project Management

(she/her)

Mathieu

Full-stack Developer

(he/him)

Nils

Full-stack Developer

(he/him)

Peter

Full-stack Developer

(he/him)

Yuri

Full-stack Developer

(she/any)

Our work

Some of our Successful Projects and Client Partnerships.

Multiple screenshots of the Taz newspaper app in various views, showing the newspaper cover, article content, table of contents, and search results.
The die LINKE campaign app shown in both desktop and mobile view, showing a map with various points marked on it.
Desktop view of the Kulturleben calender app, showing a list of events highlighted by category, with interest filters on the right side.

  1. Right from the start, the Wahlkampf-App was under high time and expectation pressure. Results had to be available very quickly and yet the work had to be clean, with high data protection and data security requirements. control.alt.coop was the right partner for this difficult starting position: efficient and uncomplicated, lean in the processes, reliable in the results and solution-oriented when things got complicated. We are grateful for the pleasant cooperation and satisfied with the very good result.

    Susanne Lang
    Project coordinator    |   Die Linke

  2. The digital taz is made by people with great passion. Since the beginning of our collaboration, the developers of control.alt.coop have enriched and advanced our team considerably with their creativity, reliability and open-mindedness. Our cooperation is characterized by great trust and appreciation.

    Lena Kaiser
    Project coordinator    |   taz

  3. The developers from control.alt.coop informed themselves, and adapted themselves to the work of Berliner Register, allowing ideas to be implemented in a practical manner. Technical details were explained in an understandable way, which led to an appreciative and trusting cooperation. We’re happy with the great results!

    Jeannine Löffler
    Coordinator of the registry for Treptow-Köpenick    |   Berliner Register
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We are constantly searching for partners who we share both projects and values with - and are eager to try things out together.

We wish to devote our time, effort, and expertise to individuals, teams, and organizations that will enhance the sustainability, beauty, and solidarity of our work.

We are excited for you to get in touch if you…

  • work emancipatorily and solidarily, whether in networks, initiatives, or movements,
  • wish to advance artisanship,
  • always have the common good in mind,
  • work on cultural, social, or ecological projects that contribute to justice and transparency,
  • are collaborative rather than competitive,
  • seek to improve public infrastructure and exchange knowledge,
  • are dedicated to diversity and equality,
  • develop technology in a responsible manner,
  • or just have a nice idea about how we can create sensible tech projects together.
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