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In open source, transparency isn’t a risk — it’s a strength. By sharing ideas, code, and processes, teams move faster, collaborate deeper, and build products that truly last.

Open-source tools give small and mid-sized businesses the freedom to grow without expensive IT overhead—empowering teams through transparency, flexibility, and collaboration.

Most SMEs and nonprofits struggle with tools like Jira or Zendesk—they're powerful, but bloated and expensive. FlowInquiry applies the 80/20 rule, giving teams the core features they actually need without the overhead.

v1.2.3 isn’t a flashy release—but it’s a meaningful one. We focused on code quality, upgraded core tools, and pushed test coverage beyond 70%. The result? A stronger foundation for everything that comes next.

At FlowInquiry, we don’t just build features—we build reusable tools. Spring TestContainers started as an internal solution for integration testing and is now available as an open source library. It supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, Ollama, and can be extended to Redis, Kafka, and more.

By 2025, teams of all sizes are turning to open-source platforms that offer transparency, customization, and self-hosting. In this post, we explore five leading tools—Taiga, OpenProject, Phorge, Kanboard, and the newcomer FlowInquiry Community Edition—highlighting their strengths, use cases, and why FlowInquiry’s AGPL-licensed, hybrid workflow engine is quickly gaining traction.

FlowInquiry v1.2.2 delivers a clean database refactor for easier data migrations, expanded automated testing, and refreshed documentation—laying the foundation for upcoming project-management features and smoother future development.

FlowInquiry makes self-hosting simple. With just one command, you can launch the full platform — including backend, frontend, and database — on your local machine or server. No complex configuration required

FlowInquiry v1.2 is here with powerful new updates! Manage projects better with Kanban boards, organize tasks into iterations and epics, and collaborate seamlessly with global teams. Plus, faster setup, easier email configuration, and full Docker support!

FlowInquiry expands beyond workflow automation with its new Project Management module! Now, teams can efficiently manage both stakeholder requests and internal projects using Kanban boards, drag & drop task management, and multi-project tracking. Enhance collaboration, streamline operations, and keep everything organized—all within FlowInquiry.

FlowInquiry v1.0 is officially live! 🎉 This release marks a major milestone in workflow automation, bringing enhanced team collaboration, customizable workflows, and seamless integrations. Whether you're managing customer requests or streamlining internal processes, FlowInquiry empowers teams to work smarter and faster. Dive into the latest features and improvements that make this the most powerful version yet! 🚀

Customer support often struggles with slow response times, misclassified tickets, and unresolved frustration. AI can change this by analyzing sentiment, prioritizing urgent tickets, and detecting hidden customer dissatisfaction.

I invested in a premium electric charger known for its quality and long-term support. But when it stopped working within a year, the customer service experience was far from what I expected. Here's the story of how mismanaged ticket handling highlighted the need for better solutions like FlowInquiry

Cross-team communication doesn’t have to be a hurdle. Discover how FlowInquiry eliminates silos and transforms the way teams collaborate, driving efficiency and transparency across your organization.

The open-source business model is at the heart of FlowInquiry’s mission. By leveraging the power of open source, we aim to give back to the community, improve our product through user collaboration, and empower teams everywhere

When teams use too many disconnected tools, things fall through the cracks. FlowInquiry helps teams stay aligned by putting all tickets, projects, and internal requests in one place—so nothing gets lost and everyone knows what to do next.