Re: [PLUG] CRM Open Source

[Eric <eric@lucii.org>]

I've been following the CRM discussion with interest since I, too, have
been looking for an open source usable CRM system.

Compiere is free as you say but I notice the first requirement is an
installation of Oracle.  That's out of my price range.  ]Project-Open[
appears to be programmed in TCL and runs on the AOL server.  I'm
curious if this is an outgrowth of the old ArsDigita project?
Nevertheless, I'm not ready to install another web server just yet :-)

Vtiger appears REAL interesting... and it's LAMP.  I'm installing
it this morning to see what it's like.

Thanks for the information!

Eric

Chad Vogelsong wrote:
> 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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