NolaPro
Encyclopedia
NolaPro is a web-based accounting application running under MySQL
and PHP
, and released as proprietary
freeware
. First released in 2003, NolaPro is a low-cost alternative to programs like Quickbooks
and NetSuite
, suited to small, medium and larger businesses.
A major milestone release of its 5.0 version was released in July, 2011 featuring a completely overhauled web interface and over 3,500 improvements from the previous version. This new release was awarded 5 of 5 star rating from the CNet Editors at Download.com, where it typically ranks in the top 10 out of over 1300 business applications.
NolaPro is cross-platform
, installs locally on Microsoft Windows
and Linux
, and is accessible from most operating systems including Mac OS
, Unix
, and SunOS
. NolaPro uses a MySQL
backend and is accessed via a web browser.
This software suite includes the following modules:
Optional modules include:
NolaPro is also available as an on-demand hosted service (cloud/SaaS model) directly from the author, and offers a free license for partners, CPAs and consultants who wish to host and resell it as a client service.
Multi-currency is available for NolaPro, making it one of the few small applications which will fluidly support monetary exchange rates. An API is also available (beta) for developers who wish to integrate NolaPro with their in-house or 3rd party applications.
NolaPro has been translated into numerous languages by the NolaPro community, including Spanish, Chinese, Afrikaans and Vietnamese. In support of this, the author has approved 28 public language translation sites to accept contributions.
There are over 100 official NolaPro partners worldwide and international sites such as NolaPro Latino and NolaPro Europe have started to spring up attesting to the application's flexibility regardless of geographic location.
In May 2005, NolaPro was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine
by its inclusion in Entrepreneur's 2005 Complete Guide to Software.
MySQL
MySQL officially, but also commonly "My Sequel") is a relational database management system that runs as a server providing multi-user access to a number of databases. It is named after developer Michael Widenius' daughter, My...
and PHP
PHP
PHP is a general-purpose server-side scripting language originally designed for web development to produce dynamic web pages. For this purpose, PHP code is embedded into the HTML source document and interpreted by a web server with a PHP processor module, which generates the web page document...
, and released as proprietary
Proprietary software
Proprietary software is computer software licensed under exclusive legal right of the copyright holder. The licensee is given the right to use the software under certain conditions, while restricted from other uses, such as modification, further distribution, or reverse engineering.Complementary...
freeware
Freeware
Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...
. First released in 2003, NolaPro is a low-cost alternative to programs like Quickbooks
QuickBooks
QuickBooks is a line of business accounting software developed and marketed by Intuit.-History:Intuit was founded in 1983 by Scott Cook and Tom Proulx in Mountain View, California, USA...
and NetSuite
NetSuite
NetSuite Inc. is the leading vendor of cloud-based Software-as-a-Service integrated business management software for mid-market enterprises and divisions of large companies, with over 10,000 organizations and a +$225 billion market cap...
, suited to small, medium and larger businesses.
A major milestone release of its 5.0 version was released in July, 2011 featuring a completely overhauled web interface and over 3,500 improvements from the previous version. This new release was awarded 5 of 5 star rating from the CNet Editors at Download.com, where it typically ranks in the top 10 out of over 1300 business applications.
NolaPro is cross-platform
Cross-platform
In computing, cross-platform, or multi-platform, is an attribute conferred to computer software or computing methods and concepts that are implemented and inter-operate on multiple computer platforms...
, installs locally on Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
and Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
, and is accessible from most operating systems including Mac OS
Mac OS
Mac OS is a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Inc. for their Macintosh line of computer systems. The Macintosh user experience is credited with popularizing the graphical user interface...
, Unix
Unix
Unix is a multitasking, multi-user computer operating system originally developed in 1969 by a group of AT&T employees at Bell Labs, including Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, Brian Kernighan, Douglas McIlroy, and Joe Ossanna...
, and SunOS
SunOS
SunOS is a version of the Unix operating system developed by Sun Microsystems for their workstation and server computer systems. The SunOS name is usually only used to refer to versions 1.0 to 4.1.4 of SunOS...
. NolaPro uses a MySQL
MySQL
MySQL officially, but also commonly "My Sequel") is a relational database management system that runs as a server providing multi-user access to a number of databases. It is named after developer Michael Widenius' daughter, My...
backend and is accessed via a web browser.
This software suite includes the following modules:
- Accounts Payable / Vendor Database
- Billing (Accounts Receivable)
- General Ledger
- Administration
- Custom Link Menu
- Internal Message System
Optional modules include:
- Business-to-Business (B2B Web Portal)
- Payroll
- Employee Time Tracking (Timeclock)
- Inventory Tracking
- Order Entry (Fulfillment & Service) / Customer Database
- Point-of-Sale (PoS)
- Open-Source Shopping Cart (modified OSCommerce) for e-commerceElectronic commerceElectronic commerce, commonly known as e-commerce, eCommerce or e-comm, refers to the buying and selling of products or services over electronic systems such as the Internet and other computer networks. However, the term may refer to more than just buying and selling products online...
transactions.
NolaPro is also available as an on-demand hosted service (cloud/SaaS model) directly from the author, and offers a free license for partners, CPAs and consultants who wish to host and resell it as a client service.
Multi-currency is available for NolaPro, making it one of the few small applications which will fluidly support monetary exchange rates. An API is also available (beta) for developers who wish to integrate NolaPro with their in-house or 3rd party applications.
NolaPro has been translated into numerous languages by the NolaPro community, including Spanish, Chinese, Afrikaans and Vietnamese. In support of this, the author has approved 28 public language translation sites to accept contributions.
There are over 100 official NolaPro partners worldwide and international sites such as NolaPro Latino and NolaPro Europe have started to spring up attesting to the application's flexibility regardless of geographic location.
In May 2005, NolaPro was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine
Entrepreneur Magazine
Entrepreneur is a publication that carries news stories about entrepreneurialism, small business management, and business opportunities. It is published by Entrepreneur Media Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California....
by its inclusion in Entrepreneur's 2005 Complete Guide to Software.
Independent reviews
- Download.com - CNet Editors' Review / NolaPro
- FreeDownloadsCenter.com - NolaPro Product Review
- Linux Journal - Tracking Your Business Finances with Nolapro
- About.com - NolaPro is Packed with Accounting Features
- TechRepublic - NolaPro: The Right Tool for the Job?
- BlogCritics Magazine - NolaPro: A Business Management Application
- Stan Larson - NolaPro 4.0 Accounting Software
- PC Pro Magazine - NolaPro Product Review
- Number Insights - NolaPro Leads the Pack on Web Based Accounting Software Alternatives
- 3D2F - Accounting as it is Done Today
- TechRepublic - The Search for a Linux POS
External links
- NolaPro demo
- Noguska homepage
- NolaPro in Portuguese
- Nola OSS SourceForge page - the open sourceOpen sourceThe term open source describes practices in production and development that promote access to the end product's source materials. Some consider open source a philosophy, others consider it a pragmatic methodology...
predecessor to NolaPro