CRMs, project trackers, inventory tools - NocoBase is an open-source no-code/low-code platform for building business systems like these. Its architecture is data-model driven: you define collections and relationships first, then compose any number of interface blocks (tables, forms, kanban, charts) on top of the same model, so data structure is never coupled to a particular view. The core is a microkernel where every feature is a plugin, WordPress-style; you enable official plugins, install marketplace ones, or write your own as npm packages with server and client parts. Data sources include the main PostgreSQL or MySQL database, external databases, and third-party APIs - so you can build admin panels over existing production data instead of migrating it. Built-in infrastructure covers role-based permissions down to collection, record, and field level, workflow automation with approval steps and scheduled triggers, and audit logs; a one-click switch flips between usage and configuration modes. Because custom features live in isolated plugins with a documented lifecycle, core upgrades do not overwrite your customizations, and swapping UIs never requires data migrations since interfaces sit on independent models. Written in TypeScript on Node.js, Koa, and React under the AGPL license, it is light enough for one person to run and extend - and where no-code SaaS platforms charge per seat and per app, a self-hosted instance runs unlimited applications for unlimited users at hosting cost alone.

Roughly 40 integrated business apps forming a full ERP: Odoo's open-source suite runs companies end to end. The Community Edition, licensed LGPL-3.0, ships roughly 40 apps covering CRM, sales, invoicing, basic accounting (journals, chart of accounts, taxes, reconciliation), inventory and warehouse management with multi-step routes, manufacturing with BOMs and work orders, purchasing, project management, timesheets, HR, a website builder, and eCommerce. Each app works standalone, but they share one PostgreSQL database and one data model, so a confirmed sale updates stock, triggers procurement, and posts invoices without integration glue. The modular design means you enable only the apps you need and extend with 40,000+ community modules from the Odoo app store covering nearly any vertical requirement. Inventory supports multi-warehouse stock, reordering rules, and lot and serial tracking with barcode-ready operations; manufacturing ties BOMs, work orders, and work-center routing directly to sales demand and stock levels; and the website builder sells straight from your product catalog with payment provider integrations. You can start with just CRM and invoicing on day one and switch on inventory or eCommerce later - new apps integrate with existing data instantly because the schema is shared. The server is Python with an XML/JavaScript view layer, and because data lives in plain PostgreSQL there is no proprietary format: you can query, back up, migrate, and extend business data directly, with unlimited users and no per-seat licensing - where enterprise ERP pricing is per user per month, headcount here costs nothing.

Ever Gauzy consolidates ERP invoicing, CRM sales pipelines, HRM employee records, applicant tracking, and project management into one full-stack TypeScript platform, eliminating the need to stitch together five separate SaaS subscriptions. Over 4,300 GitHub stars and 3,800+ releases back a CQRS architecture that separates command and query responsibilities across modules for invoices, expenses, payments, inventory, contacts, leads, deals, employee onboarding, candidate interviews, hiring workflows, sprints, goals, and KPI tracking. Time tracking captures hours via web timer, Electron desktop timer with activity monitoring and automatic screenshot capture, or browser extension, with timesheet submission and approval workflows supporting billable hour classification across Hubstaff and Upwork integrations. The multi-tenant architecture provides automatic tenant scoping with role-based permissions, while dual ORM support through TypeORM and MikroORM with Knex query builder ensures database flexibility across PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB. REST APIs documented with OpenAPI and Swagger expose every module for headless operation, complemented by an MCP server offering 323 tools for AI assistant integration. The Angular 19 dashboard provides dark, light, corporate, and material themes with i18n across 10 languages via Crowdin. Supports Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Pulumi deployment with Redis caching and OpenSearch full-text indexing. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. AGPL-3.0 licensed.

With over 11,500 GitHub stars, 20 contributors, and nine releases through version 1.4.0 in May 2026, Aureus ERP has established itself as the modern Laravel-powered alternative to legacy ERP systems like Odoo and ERPNext by packaging accounting, inventory, manufacturing, HR, sales, procurement, and project management into a modular MIT-licensed platform where you install only the plugins your business actually needs. Built on Laravel 13 with FilamentPHP 5 admin panels and TailwindCSS, each module installs via a single Artisan command that automatically resolves dependencies, runs migrations, seeds default data, and generates role-based permissions through Filament Shield integration. The Accounts module defines chart of accounts, journals, ledgers, currencies, and fiscal structures while the Accounting module handles journal entries, financial reports, period closing, and reconciliation workflows. Inventory management provides warehouse operations with stock tracking, transfers, and adjustments while Manufacturing handles bills of materials, manufacturing orders, work orders, and work center scheduling. The Sales module manages pipeline stages and opportunity tracking while Purchases handles procurement workflows and vendor management. HR capabilities span employee management, recruitment with applicant tracking, leave management through Timeoffs, and employee hour tracking via Timesheets. The Projects module provides planning and task management with the Maintenance module covering preventive and corrective equipment maintenance with calendar views. Docker deployment pulls a single image bundling PHP, MySQL, Apache, and Node.js for immediate browser access. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. MIT licensed.

With 7,400+ GitHub stars, 280+ contributors, and 99 releases spanning 15 years of active development since 2011, Dolibarr is the modular ERP and CRM platform that scales from freelancers tracking invoices to manufacturing companies managing full production workflows — all within a single PHP application requiring only a web server and database. Enable exactly the modules your business needs: CRM with leads, proposals, and online contract signing; invoicing with customer and supplier management, credit notes, and SEPA direct debit; double-entry accounting with bank reconciliation and margin analysis; stock and warehouse management with barcode scanning, batch and lot tracking, and product variants; bill of materials and manufacturing orders with workstation scheduling; HR with employee records, leave management, expense reports, recruitment pipelines, and timesheets; project and task management with shared iCal calendars; and a ticket system with integrated knowledge base for customer support. TakePOS provides a touch-optimized point-of-sale interface for retail shops, bars, and restaurants with floor and table management, QR code self-ordering, automatic stock decrements, and Stripe terminal integration. Payment processors connect via PayPal, Stripe, and Paybox. The marketplace offers over 1,000 third-party add-ons, and the low-code Module Builder enables custom extensions without programming. Deploy via the official Docker image with MariaDB, DEB and RPM packages for Linux, or manual installation on any PHP-capable server. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. GPL-3.0 licensed.