Chad Vogelsong on 5 Feb 2007 06:49:14 -0000


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Re: [PLUG] CRM Open Source


I checked out this software.
http://www.infoathand.com

Yes, it is built on SugarCRM, but it's not 100% open source either.  In order to use it, you have to pay for it.

The best one (so I've heard) if you want a 100% open source and free (beer & freedom), is Compiere.  You don't have to pay a dime unless you want support.  I think this is the best of both worlds.  The business can make money and DIY'ers are not forced to pay if they don't need any support.
http://www.compiere.org

There is also ]Project-Open[ .  I've heard good things about these guys.  If I were doing an evaluation for a SMB CRM solution (< 300 employees), I would include these guys as well.
http://www.project-open.org/

Another one that is not so well known, but should be looked at as well is vtiger.
http://www.vtiger.com

-Chad


W. Chris Shank wrote:
not true. the open source version is limited. The professional version introduces more features, particularly quoting and products. This ends up being a critical piece for sales. You can track opportunities and forecasting, but when your ready to get the sale - you'll need to use another system. Reporting is another component you'll miss.

Checkout info@hand. Built on SugarCRM but with missing pieces. It can completely manage your business.



----- Original Message -----
From: Austin Murphy <austin.murphy@gmail.com>
To: Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2007 1:30:47 PM GMT-0500
Subject: Re: [PLUG] CRM Open Source

On 2/1/07, Nick R. <nrdevelopment@gmail.com> wrote:
> Does anyone know if a good open source CRM package ?

SugarCRM. I don't know how good it is, but it seems fairly popular.
http://www.sugarcrm.com/crm/

The core is fully opensource software.  They try to sell support and add-ons.

Austin
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