Migration Guide

Understanding Your Needs & Goals

• What Problems Are You Trying to Solve? Are you struggling with high software licensing costs? Do you need more flexibility than your current systems offer? Are you concerned about data privacy?
• What Software Do You Use Most? List the key applications your business relies on daily (e.g., email, office suite, file sharing, CRM, marketing tools).
• What's Your Budget? While FOSS eliminates licensing fees, remember to budget for implementation, training, and ongoing support.
• What's Your Technical Expertise? Be realistic about your internal IT capabilities. Will you need external help?

Exploring Open Source Alternatives

• Research: Look for open-source software that can replace your existing tools. Some popular options include:
  • Office Suites: LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE
  • Email Servers: iRedMail
  • File Sharing & Collaboration: Nextcloud
  • CRM: SuiteCRM
  • Marketing Automation: Mautic
  • Workflow Automation: n8n
  • SSO (Single Sign-On): Keycloak
• Test Drive: Whenever possible, try out the open-source alternatives before committing. Many have free versions or offer trials.
• Consider Cloud vs. Self-Hosted: You can run open-source software on your own servers (self-hosted) or use a cloud provider (e.g., Akamai Linode) to handle the infrastructure. Each has pros and cons in terms of cost, complexity, and control.