Why Use Compiere ERP?
Compiere ERP was honored as the Best of Open Source Enterprise Software in IDG’s InfoWorld Best of Open Source Software (Bossie) Awards in 2008 & 2009.
With more than 1.8 million software downloads, Compiere Software is the mostly used open source enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution all over the world. Having a network of authorized partners in more than 25 countries across the globe, they offer commercial backing, support and services.
Compiere ERP solution helps organizations who are into distribution, manufacturing, retail and professional services to get competitive advantage by automating their financial, distribution, sales and service processes. As Compiere ERP solution is built with a model-based development platform, Compiere software is easy to adapt, deployed very fast and cost of ownership is low.
Why upgrade to Enterprise Edition?
Functionality
In Community Edition, Core ERP & CRM Functionalities for managing financials, Purchases, Materials, Orders, Projects, Sales, Services, eCommerce, Performance and Reporting. Also, you will have Cross-platform Java Client compatible with desktop operating systems & Java JDK 1.6 support to access your Compiere applications and data.
But, other needed features below which exists in Enterprise Edition were not available in Community Edition
- PDF Report Writer
- Web-based Architecture and UI
- Business View Reporting Layer
- Enterprise-level Data Security Support
- Available on Amazon Cloud
- Multiserver Support
- Role-based Management Dashboards
- Visual Dictionary Editor
- Web Services Support
- Automated manufacturing processes
- Warehouse Management
Support
In Community Edition, you will have access to Compiere Community Wiki and you can raise new issues and review existing issues using the Compiere Issue Tracking System.
But, detailed documentation of the functions and features of Compiere ERP and access to trained personnel for resolving Support Requests will not be available in community edition. You have to purchase Compiere Support Subscription to access these options. The Enterprise Edition has no limitation in number of support requests and get quick response for their requests. Community edition has not phone support where as Enterprise Edition customers can get phone support during business hours in USA.
Software Maintenance & Updates
Enterprise Edition customers will get service packs with the latest bug fixes. Compiere Support Subscription customers have access to Automated Upgrade Tools to easily upgrades to latest Compiere ERP software
License Type
Community Edition comes with Open Source License (GPL) whereas Enterprise Edition comes with Commercial License
Database Choices
Both Community Edition and Enterprise Edition will have the same database specifications such as PostgreSQL Plus Advanced Server, Oracle XE, Oracle Standard Editions, Oracle Enterprise Edition
How to Upgrade Compiere ERP from Community to Enterprise Edition?
Upgrade your Compiere ERP version to 3.8.19 with Oracle 19C by preserving all customization, extensions and transaction data required for your business with TenthPlanet Compiere ERP Services
TenthPlanet provides professional Compiere ERP services for all businesses. We have helped so many businesses with Compiere ERP to reap the full benefits of ERP and improved their ROI by our effective Compiere ERP upgrade services.