Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2003 00:54:57 -0600 From: Erich Zigler <erichz@superhero.org> To: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Billing System Message-ID: <3FD571C1.6060601@superhero.org> In-Reply-To: <1070830338.2103.1.camel@home.wsnet.co.za> References: <1070830338.2103.1.camel@home.wsnet.co.za>
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Dave Johnson wrote: > Can anyone recommend an Accounting / Billing System for ISPs Basically it all sums up in. All Accounting / Billing Systems suck, some just suck less then others. Im not trying to be cheeky but I've tried a good number of them. Here are my experiences. BillMax - Runs on *BSD, and other *NIX platforms, good base install, etc. The interface while powerful is complex, and can be daunting to some users. FreeSide - It's OK. If you dont mind doing every thing yourself. Ivan is a decent enough guy but he is a BOFH, so just keep that in mind. OptiGold - It's decent. Unfortunatley it runs on FileMaker which should be burned in the bowels of the deepest hell. I believe all the issues I've had with the application would be solved by going over to SQL, but I dont see that happening. Make sure that when you talk to their sales force that you are very explicit in what you want. We weren't and had to shell out a lot more money then we planned on. Also having to have at least 3-5 FileMaker licenses just to run the software is a little outrageous in my opinion. If you go with OptiGold be sure to pick up OptiSkin it makes life worth living. Platypus - I've heard good things, but the licensing leaves a lot to be desired. If you are ever bought out license does not transfer as an asset.
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