Some business tools
My favorite open-source business tools (or cheap proprietary SaaS) :
- Project management,
- ERP/CRM (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3),
- Small business financial accounting,
- EDMS/ECM,
- Cloud apps,
- Self-hosted groupware alternatives,
- Active Directory alternatives.
Hints :
- Favor multiple collaboration tools with API and OAuth / Open ID integration, to limit lock-in.
- ERP - CRM solutions are strongly subject to vendor lock-in so plan carefully.
Project Management
SaaS or self-hosted on-premise
Centralized platform to plan tasks, align with goals, visualize workflows, and get insights through real-time data, enhancing team collaboration.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+2
Taiga is the easy and intuitive yet powerful agile project management tool for multi-functional teams. Taiga has a best in class Sprint task board, and you can seamlessly migrate to Kanban if needed.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- BSD
- Self-Hosted
- Django
- Angular
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Cloudron
+6
Bugzilla is a web-based tool for planning, organizing and releasing software on your own schedule. It is used by many open source companies and projects, and has advanced features such as search, milestones, and products.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
+4
Trac is an enhanced wiki and issue tracking system for software development projects. Trac uses a minimalistic approach to web-based software project management. Our mission is to help developers write great software while staying out of the way.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- BSD
- Self-Hosted
+4
Redmine is a flexible project management web application. Written using Ruby on Rails framework, it is cross-platform and cross-database.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- MySQL Community Edition
- Self-Hosted
- MariaDB
- Ruby
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Cloudron
- Ruby on Rails
- PostgreSQL
ERP/CRM - Tier 1
Apache OFBiz™ provides includes a framework and business solutions for ERP, CRM , E-Business / E-Commerce, SCM, MRP, MMS/EAM, POS.
+1
ERP/CRM - Tier 2
iDempiere Business Suite ERP/CRM/SCM done the community way. An open source tool for Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management able to handle multiple organizations.
Dolibarr ERP & CRM is a modern and easy to use open-source web software package to manage your business (customers, invoices, orders, products, stocks, agenda, e-mailings, shipments...).
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- Self-Hosted
- PHP
- Cloudron
+7
ERP/CRM - Tier 3
Integrates enterprise resource planning, CRM, and more, eliminating the need for multiple software with open-source solutions developed in Python.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
+2
Small business financial accounting
Suitable to personal and SOHO financial accounting
Flexible accounting software for personal and small business use, GnuCash is freely available under the GNU GPL, supporting multiple OS and financial tasks.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
+9
EDMS/ECM
Document management systems, content management
+1
Alfresco is the leading open source enterprise content management system built by the most experienced team in the industry drawn from Documentum®, Vignette® and Interwoven®. Twenty years of experience drove us to believe that the Enterprise Content Management...
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- iPhone
- iPad
Cloud apps
Cloud platform with Gmail, Drive, Meet for collaboration. Includes Docs, Sheets; management tools via Admin Panel, 2FA security.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Chrome OS
+12
Self-hosted groupware alternatives
On-premises file sync, universal access, integrated collaboration, real-time communication with privacy and data control focus.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- F-Droid
- Cloudron
- Snapcraft
- Docker Hub
- Raspberry Pi
+3
Self-hosted platform for secure file sync, sharing, calendar, and contact management with desktop, mobile, web access, and multi-device syncing.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Blackberry
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Raspberry Pi
- Cloudron
+3
Active Directory alternatives
Cloud-based directory services. Alternative to Microsoft Active Directory. Provides LDAP-as-a-Service, RADIUS-as-a-Service. Authenticates, authorizes, and manages employees, their devices and IT applications.
Zentyal is a native Microsoft Active Directory implementation on Linux incorporating all the network services required in a small and medium business environment: Directory & Domain Server, Mail Server, Gateway and Infrastructure Server.
+1
UCS is an open platform for central identity & access management, IT management, and active directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Self-Hosted
- Kubernetes
+11
SambaBox is an enterprise directory appliance with Web based management interface. SambaBox also offers integrated domain name (DNS), dynamic computer configuration (DHCP), certificate authority (CA), Microsoft Exchange compatible and also supports up to 2016 Functional Level...
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
FreeIPA is an integrated security information management solution combining Linux (Fedora), 389 Directory Server, MIT Kerberos, NTP, DNS, Dogtag (Certificate System). It consists of a web interface and command-line administration tools.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
OpenLDAP Software is an open source implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
