What is Emvi?
Emvi is an open-source web-based project management and collaboration platform that can be self-hosted. It is designed as an alternative to Basecamp and other SaaS products in the space.
Key features of Emvi include:
- Tasks with statuses, assignments, comments, attachments
- Discussions and comments threaded by project or task
- File management with version history and previews
- Time tracking with hourly logs
- Customizable dashboards
- Calendars and milestones
- Role-based access control
- Email notifications
- REST API
- Two-factor authentication
As an open-source alternative, Emvi provides capabilities similar to Basecamp in terms of task and project management, but potentially at a lower cost since it can be self-hosted. It also offers open extensibility and customization options not available in closed SaaS tools.
The tradeoffs are that self-hosting Emvi requires more effort to set up and manage than a SaaS service. It also may not have the same level of polish, documentation, or support. However it can provide companies more control and data security when compared to cloud-based solutions.