16 Dec php Alternative to Redmine

php Alternative to Redmine

When searching for a project management solution, you might run across a recommendation for Redmine to serve your team in that capacity.

Redmine often comes highly recommended on the internet, in alternative type blogs, and usually by a tech-based blogger who may be unencumbered by the actual running of a business in addition to fiddling with Redmine.

After some research, you’ll find that Redmine is a self-hosted solution built on top of Ruby on Rails, which means a few things that you should be fully aware of going in.

You’ll have to install & configure Redmine yourself

It wont’ be a simple plug and play installation as you might wish, and any familiarity you have with php and mySQL won’t do you any good at all. Unless you have a background in Ruby, Python and server admin, you’ll probably face several hurdles on your way towards getting up and running with Redmine.

You won’t get the advantages of a SaaS based Project Management Solution

If you do succeed at getting Redmine installed and configured correctly, you may regret not having the convenience of never having to think about security patches, core updates, server uptime and the like. When you self-host your project management app, you get some advantages, but you also get all the disadvantages that come with it. You, someone on your team, or a freelancer needs to continually be sure the app is updated, secure & properly configured. And, if all this isn’t done correctly, you run the risk of losing access to all your data, maybe temporarily, or maybe forever.

With something as critical as your project management solution, and the data it contains, are you confident enough in both your developer and servers side skills to hang it out there with a self hosted solution?

What’s the alternative?

Firstly, you’ll want to consider a SaaS type solution that can perform all your needed functions – something that is hosted and maintained by the company you’re doing business with. This way, you can forget about all the potential pitfalls that go along with a self hosted solution.

Secondly, consider a php Redmine alternative that will perform & fit your budget. We think SuiteDash fits all of these requirements. Not only does this app have a robust Project Management component, but it also boasts an entire suite of business management solutions that work in concert with each other to provide you and your clients with one synchronous experience, saving both time & money.

Conclusion

While Redmine can truly be commended for being a top notch project management software solution, it also comes with some caveats that may make it a bad choice for some businesses & teams. A hosted SaaS solution can often be more appropriate because it bypasses the install, configuration & learning curve that comes along with Redmine.

SuiteDash is a good example of these kinds of alternatives. Check out the full list of features HERE