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NineMinds

Professional Services Automation

Open Source
Free Tier
Paid Plans
Self-hosted
OpenMSP Score
34
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NineMinds is an AI-driven company focused on revolutionizing IT support and managed service providers (MSPs) through intelligent automation. The company is backed by Bellini Capital and led by CEO Robert Isaacs, who previously served as Chief Software Architect at ConnectWise. Key Products: • Alga PSA - Open-source Professional Services Automation platform • Alga Pro - AI-powered chat interface for IT support and ticketing • AI models for ticket creation, summarization, categorization, and automation Alga PSA Features: • Comprehensive ticketing system with client portal • Project management with phases, tasks, and resource allocation • Time tracking and billing with flexible service types • Contact and company relationship management • Interactive calendar with multi-agent scheduling • Workflow automation system with TypeScript support • Financial management with invoicing and tax calculations • QuickBooks integration for accounting synchronization • Mobile application for on-the-go access Pricing: • Community Edition: Free (open-source, self-hosted) • Hosted Version: $15/month per user (no contracts, available 2025) • GitHub repository available for developers and contributors The company aims to disrupt the traditional PSA market by offering a contract-free, low-cost alternative to established players like ConnectWise and Kaseya. NineMinds addresses the challenge of vendor lock-in and complex integrations by providing an open-source solution that MSPs can run on their own infrastructure or use as a hosted service. Founded in Tampa, Florida, NineMinds represents a new generation of MSP tools that prioritize simplicity, transparency, and AI-driven efficiency.
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Key Features

MSP-specific PSA platform

Built specifically for managed service providers with features like SLA tracking, contract management, and recurring billing.

Ticket management system

Comprehensive ticketing with SLA monitoring, escalation rules, and customer communication tracking for service delivery.

Contract management with SLAs

Manages service contracts with automated SLA calculations, breach notifications, and contract renewal tracking.

Time and expense tracking

Records billable and non-billable time with expense management, mileage tracking, and receipt attachment.

Billing automation engine

Automatically generates invoices based on contracts, time entries, and expenses with support for complex billing rules.

Customer portal included

White-labeled portal for customers to submit tickets, view invoices, and access documentation with SSO support.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Integrated approach

Unified platform for project and resource management

User-friendly design

Intuitive interface with minimal training required

Flexible workflows

Adaptable to different business processes

Visual project management

Strong visual tools for project tracking

Responsive support

Responsive customer support team

Cons

Limited market presence

Less established than industry leaders

Fewer integrations

Limited integrations with other business tools

Feature depth

Less feature depth in specialized areas

Limited community resources

Fewer community resources and extensions

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