xTuple ERP

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xTuple ERP (open-source)
Developer(s) xTuple
Initial release September 6, 2007 (2007-09-06) (2.2.0)[1]
Written in C++, JavaScript
Operating system Cross-platform
Available in Multi-lingual
Type Customer relationship management software
Enterprise resource planning software
License(s) Common Public Attribution License v1.0
Website xTuple.org

xTuple ERP was open-source enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management software. It came in a free "PostBooks" version, as well as three commercial fee-based versions: Standard, Manufacturing, and Enterprise. Today, the commercial business still stands, but it discontinued its open-source PostBooks version in 2019.

Product history

The free xTuple ERP product "PostBooks" is based on OpenMFG, both a software and company name from the early 2000's. In late July 2007, OpenMFG decided to open-source its OpenMFG ERP application, rebranding the company as xTuple and making the new open-source version of OpenMFG become PostBooks, though not without controversy about the true open-source nature of its license.[2][3] A few days later xTuple backpedaled and assigned PostBooks to a CPA license and became the second company to adopt such a license.[4] The first stable version of PostBooks arrived on September 6, 2007 as version 2.2.0.[1]

In 2009 xTuple CEO Ned Lilly stated the launch of the new PostBooks was largely responsible for 250 percent revenue growth year-on-year in 2008.[5]

In June 2019, CEO Ned Lilly and xTuple shifted gears yet again, announcing the immediate discontinuation of its free PostBooks version, brazenly stating: "In the old days, there would likely be cries of outrage from the open source revolutionaries (despite the fact that we own 100% of our code, and can license it however we choose). Today, however, I expect people's attentions are more usefully engaged."[6] Commercial releases were still announced on its forums, until the forum shut down in early 2024.[7]

Features

The main features of xTuple ERP PostBooks (free edition) included[8]:

  • database reporting
  • contacts
  • opportunities
  • incident tracking
  • task lists
  • quotes
  • sales orders
  • accounts receivable
  • purchase orders
  • general ledger
  • shipping and receiving
  • inventory management
  • bill of materials
  • project management
  • financial reporting
  • time and expense tracking

Hardware/software requirements

Installation requirements for xTuple ERP PostBooks (free edition) included:

Consult the installation page for more info.

Videos, screenshots, and other media

  • Videos of xTuple ERP are located on the site.
  • Screenshots of xTuple ERP can be found on Softpedia.
  • To demo xTuple ERP, you essentially sign up for an account on the main site.
  • Documentation for xTuple ERP can be found here.

Entities using xTuple ERP

Further reading

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "xTuple releases version 2.2 of OpenMFG and PostBooks". OpenMFG, LLC. 6 September 2007. http://www.xtuple.com/about/press/xTuple-ERP-2.2-Launches. Retrieved 13 January 2013. 
  2. ↑ Asay, Matt (25 July 2007). "OpenMFG transforms into xTuple, but misses the open-source train". CNET. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-9749950-16.html?tag=more. Retrieved 29 January 2013. 
  3. ↑ Michael Kerner, Sean (27 July 2007). "OpenMFG Takes on QuickBooks With PostBooks". InternetNews.com. http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/3691106. Retrieved 29 January 2013. 
  4. ↑ Aslett, Matthew (3 August 2007). "Open source ERP firm second CPAL licensee". cbronline.com. Archived from the original on 03 August 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20070803210421/http://cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=12D6E543-2589-4C65-A9C7-8573ED9E1CBD. Retrieved 29 January 2013. 
  5. ↑ McLaughlin, Kevin (19 May 2009). "xTuple Open-Source Community Provides An Edge In ERP". CRN. http://www.crn.com/blogs-op-ed/applications-os/217600003/xtuple-open-source-community-provides-an-edge-in-erp.htm. Retrieved 29 January 2013. 
  6. ↑ Lilly, N. (20 June 2019). "On Free Software". xTuple. https://archive.xtuple.com/blog/ned/free-software. Retrieved 08 June 2024. 
  7. ↑ "Announcements". xTuple. Archived from the original on 02 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240302073120/https://forums.xtuple.com/c/announcements. Retrieved 08 June 2024. 
  8. ↑ "xTuple ERP Editions Comparison". OpenMFG, LLC. http://www.xtuple.com/comparison. Retrieved 13 January 2013. 
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