Vendors

Showing 1-12 of 197 vendorsOpen source vendors listed first

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Odoo

Professional Services Automation

Modular open-source ERP covering CRM, invoicing, inventory, HR, and project management in one platform. Review Odoo for MSP business operations.

66
21B
Open Source
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Elastic Stack (ELK)

Security Information and Event Mgmt. (SIEM)

Open-source collection of Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Beats for search, logging, and analytics with real-time data visualization.

47
15B
Open Source
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n8n

Automation and Scripting

Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.

92
7B
Open Source
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Red Hat Ansible

Automation and Scripting

Enterprise IT automation platform that simplifies the deployment and management of applications and IT infrastructure at scale across hybrid cloud environments.

89
7B
Open Source
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Homebrew

Patch Management

Free and open-source package manager for macOS and Linux that simplifies software installation, configuration, and management through command-line interface

86
4B
Open Source
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ERPNext

Professional Services Automation

Open source enterprise resource planning software with comprehensive business management modules and 100% free license

64
4B
Open Source
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Salt Project

Automation and Scripting

Event-driven automation and configuration management platform owned by Broadcom (formerly VMware/SaltStack)

38
3B
Open Source
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Netdata

Network Management and Monitoring

AI-powered, real-time infrastructure monitoring with per-second granularity. Compare Netdata features, pricing, and MSP fit on OpenMSP.

80
3B
Open Source
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Terraform

Automation and Scripting

Open-source infrastructure-as-code tool for provisioning and managing multi-cloud resources with declarative config. Compare Terraform for MSP automation.

89
3B
Open Source
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OpenProject

Professional Services Automation

Open-source project management with Gantt charts, agile boards, time tracking, and team collaboration. Compare OpenProject for MSP operations.

52
3B
Open Source
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RustDesk

Remote Access and Support Tools

Self-hosted open-source remote desktop with end-to-end encryption and no third-party relay dependency. Compare RustDesk as a TeamViewer alternative for MSPs.

88
2B
Open Source
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Prometheus

Network Management and Monitoring

Open-source metrics-based monitoring with a powerful query language, alerting, and multi-dimensional data model. Compare Prometheus for MSP infrastructure.

92
2B
Open Source

Frequently Asked Questions

OpenMSP is The MSP Knowledge Hub & Community Platform designed specifically for Managed Service Providers seeking to optimize their technology stack, reduce vendor costs, and discover open-source alternatives. We combine a comprehensive vendor directory, open-source solution catalog, and integrated community discussions to help MSPs make informed decisions.
Yes, completely free. Browse vendors and tools, read comparisons, and join community discussions - no cost, no registration required. OpenMSP is community-supported and focused on empowering MSPs to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency through open-source technology.
We help MSPs identify cost-effective alternatives to expensive commercial solutions, provide transparent vendor information, and connect you with proven open-source alternatives. Our platform enables MSPs to make informed decisions about their technology investments.
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OpenMSP is currently community-supported. We focus on providing value to the MSP community first. Any future monetization will keep the core platform free for MSPs while maintaining our independence and commitment to unbiased information.
We focus exclusively on MSP needs with transparent vendor information and open-source alternatives. No vendor partnerships or sponsored listings - just honest, community-driven information to help MSPs make better technology decisions. Our biggest value is our community where MSPs help each other with questions, setup guidance, and sharing real-world experiences.
Our community of MSP professionals helps verify and update information. We also maintain direct research on tools and vendors to ensure accuracy. Community members can report outdated information, and we work to keep everything current.
OpenMSP was founded by Michael Assraf, who has extensive experience in the MSP industry and product leadership. As the former CEO & Founder of Vicarius, Michael grew a startup from $0 to $9M ARR with 500+ customers and deep experience working with MSPs, partners, and fundraising. OpenMSP represents his commitment to empowering the MSP community through better technology decisions and cost optimization.
We assess tools based on active development, community size, documentation quality, production deployments by MSPs, and available support options. Tools must meet strict criteria for reliability and enterprise readiness.
Many open-source projects offer multiple support options including community forums, commercial support from vendors, professional services, and our community discussions where experienced MSPs share implementation guidance.