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Looking for Non-hosted Online Collaboration App

April 10, 2009 5:56pm

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  • #1 / Apr 10, 2009 5:56pm

    Geoff Towle

    330 posts

    Does anyone know of or recommend any web-based online collaboration applications that we can install on our server?  Something like basecamp or similar, but not hosted?

    Thanks.

  • #2 / Apr 10, 2009 6:06pm

    Arun S.

    792 posts

    I used to use Tasks.  I switched to Basecamp after I found out about it, but it is a nice(ish) self-hosted solution.  If you’re looking for all of Basecamp’s feature or it’s simple interface, you’ll be disappointed.

    dotproject seems to be another popular one.  I haven’t used it though.

    What’s the reason for deciding against a hosted solution? Cost? Security? Something else?

  • #3 / Apr 10, 2009 6:43pm

    grrramps

    2219 posts

    Does anyone know of or recommend any web-based online collaboration applications that we can install on our server?  Something like basecamp or similar, but not hosted?

    This List might keep you busy.

  • #4 / Apr 13, 2009 12:14pm

    Geoff Towle

    330 posts

    Arun - I’m always a bit hesitant to sign-up for a monthly services.  A little here and there adds up over time.

    grumps - great list, thanks!

  • #5 / Apr 13, 2009 1:19pm

    Arun S.

    792 posts

    Arun - I’m always a bit hesitant to sign-up for a monthly services.  A little here and there adds up over time.

    Very true.  I just wish there were decent self-hosted solutions.  If you find something useful, do post back.  In the little experience I have in looking for a self-hosted, project collaboration applications, they all fall short (waaay short) of Basecamp.

  • #6 / Apr 13, 2009 1:23pm

    Geoff Towle

    330 posts

    Very true.  I just wish there were decent self-hosted solutions.  If you find something useful, do post back.  In the little experience I have in looking for a self-hosted, project collaboration applications, they all fall short (waaay short) of Basecamp.

    I had actually been trying dotproject recently, but the poor design kills me.  Will certainly post back if I learn of something although I’m not very optimistic at this point, unfortunately.

  • #7 / Apr 13, 2009 1:29pm

    Arun S.

    792 posts

    I had actually been trying dotproject recently, but the poor design kills me.  Will certainly post back if I learn of something although I’m not very optimistic at this point, unfortunately.

    Exactly.  Functionally, there are some that I might be able to use.  But I can’t stand poorly designed interfaces.  I guess that makes me a design snob - but whatever. 

    With all the 37Signals copycat inspired UIs out there, you would think someone would have developed something usable.  Not that I’m condoning that kind of thing. 😉

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