Find the right product

Step 1: Use "Search" for Relevant Product:

  1. Search for Relevant Product Category: Find open-source tools in any category you want. Enter the category name to get a curated list of all COSS tools. Type "CRM" into the search bar. Instantly see matching open-source CRM products, or use related keywords like "customer management."

  2. Discover Alternatives: Find open-source alternatives to proprietary tools you use. Enter a proprietary tool's name to get a curated list of similar open-source options.

  3. Use Keywords for Precision: Try searching through your usage-based tags and keywords like to quickly find products for specific use cases or functionalities. For instance, type "data analytics" for data analysis tools.

Step 2: Browse and use "Filters" to streamline the results:

  • Browse through the search results to see a curated list of open-source products related to your search query.

  • Utilize advanced filters to refine your results further. You can narrow down the options based on specific features, functionalities, or other criteria that matter to you.

    1. Categories: Easily navigate through different domains such as "Development," "Security," and more.

    2. Sub-categories: Refine your search within specific categories, like "Web Development" or "Mobile Development."

    3. Forks: Gauge community engagement by filtering products based on the number of times they've been duplicated.

    4. Stars: Identify popular products by filtering based on the number of user favorites.

    5. Licenses: Find products that match your licensing preferences, whether permissive or copyleft.

    6. Tech Stacks: Discover products based on the technologies they're built with, aligning with your tech stack.

Step 3: Compare Products

  • Select a few products from the search results that catch your interest.

  • Click on the "Compare" button next to each product to add them to your comparison list.

  • Access the comparison page to view a side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and other important details of the selected products.

  • This comparison helps you make an informed decision by visually evaluating the strengths of each product.

Step 4: Save Products for Later

  • Click on the "Save" button next to each product to add them to your personal saved products list.

  • After comparing, you can choose to save the products and comparisons that align with your needs.

  • It will keep a record of products you want to explore further or revisit later.

Step 5: Share with Your Team

  • If you're part of a team, sharing your findings and comparisons is seamless.

  • Click on the "Share" button to send your saved product list and comparisons to your teammates.

  • Collaboration becomes effortless as you work together to identify the best fit for your business needs.

Step 6: Final Decision and Exploration

  • Review your saved products and comparisons to make a final decision.

  • Explore the detailed information about each product, including features, pricing, and community support.

  • Navigate through the Scoutflo Atlas features to discover, compare, and save products that align with your requirements.

Scoutflo Atlas streamlines this process, empowering you with the tools you need to make well-informed decisions about the open-source products that best suit your business goals.

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