ServicesOpen source first
Keep more choice. Know the full cost.
Consider open-source technology before adding another paid subscription. Headway looks for options that fit your business, with a clear view of the work and ongoing costs involved.
Open source first where it fits. Compare implementation and ongoing costs.
Start with what the business needs.
Open-source software can be a candidate for business systems, portals, email, file sharing and collaboration. Begin with the requirements: who will use it, what it needs to connect to and who will maintain it.
Compare practical options against those requirements. Existing or subscription software may still be the better fit.
Compare ownership costs.
Beyond the licence
Include implementation, migration, hosting, backups, updates and support. A free software licence does not mean a system costs nothing to operate.
Choice and continuity
Review data export, integrations, project maintenance and the skills needed to keep the system useful. Understand how you could move on if your needs change.
Choose, implement and support.
Work directly with Chris to assess the options and test the important workflows. Agree responsibilities for configuration, maintenance and support before making the move.
Explore hosting and collaboration or business systems to see where this approach can apply.