10 open-source alternatives for small business software Aug 26, 2013 3:01 AM You can't run a business--even a small one--without technology. You need computers, smartphones, file storage, a website, and a whole host of other tech assets. So how do you afford it all with a budget that's tighter than a hipster's jeans? Sure, some costs simply can't be avoided, but you can get the tools you need without maxing your credit line. One of the easiest ways is to swap out expensive commercial software for open-source alternatives. The open-source community offers an array of programs that deliver professional-grade features without the big-business price tag. To point you in the right direction, we rounded up free alternatives for the most common software used by small and medium businesses. If you replace your current commercial software products with these open-source equivalents, you can save nearly $2,000 per user. We can hear you breathing easier already. Note: Clicking the linked name in the article for each open-source product will take you to its PCWorld review page where you can click its "Download Now" button, or to its vendor's website where you can get it.
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