Review on OpenPro ERP by Tim Venkatasubramanian

OpenPro is a fantastic piece of software. Very easy, intuitive interface and works pretty much flawlessly. No glitches, no problems during implementation, support team is top notch. All my queries and suggestions were promptly addressed and implemented within 6 hours or less. If you're looking into open source solutions then OpenPro should definitely be among them.



OpenPro ERP was very easy to install and set up. I've never used another ERP platform before but this was easy to configure, especially compared to MS Dynamics CRM. This is great for someone looking for flexibility and customization. However, since this isn't quite built along web 2.0 lines we had troubles integrating into our existing internal network configuration. Although a few weeks ago this was solved using DNS changes and port forwarding we decided against it, preferring just a simple install over changing a bunch of things unnecessarily. Overall I love that OpenPro supports most major systems within Excel and Vlookup functionality which means that anyone already familiar with spreadsheets can easily adapt without much training or knowledge of programming. The user interface makes it easy to navigate but requires frequent keyboard inputs, though most functions can be driven via automation. Customization options give the ability to modify forms, reports, and dashboards however due to technical limitations you're locked into certain layouts and cannot switch views easily. As of July 15th 2013, OpenPro doesn't include any BI reporting capabilities. Most of the features seem adequate with little room for growth given its current size; however this may change once it gains traction and





What works? The fact is when it comes to open source ERPs, grooD is king - or at least that what many would have you believe. However it doesn't mean much unless functionality is present. Is the same true for Open Pro 1? Well the answer is very likely no. OpenPRO gives me freedom to manage everything without spending extra money on maintenance software & licences, so I don’t have to worry about additional charges during downtime periods. Additionally, Open PRO offers excellent integration options so that I can integrate various existing systems into Open PRO seamlessly, such as CRM Systems, Inventory Management System, POS Solutions, etc. So far so good... then I looked online and found that there are lots of providers offering Open Pro ERP, most offer similar functionality with better pricing structure. But after looking deeply into each provider's offerings, I still decided to go ahead with a Free Trial subscription because 1. it looks like I may receive many free features and 2. All the competitors provide slightly lower cost options than what I'm currently paying (about $15K per year). If any of you already are running a Business Solution, please let me know whether you went with a Free Trial or paid option and give me advice why you made the decision.