Salesforce
Customer relationship management platform
Steedos
Low-code PaaS for building enterprise apps without heavy coding
Steedos Platform offers a drag‑and‑drop builder, robust data modeling, enterprise security, and workflow automation, letting developers and business users create custom applications quickly, with code‑first extensibility and Git‑based version control.
Overview
Overview
Steedos Platform is a low‑code PaaS that lets teams design data models, build interfaces with a drag‑and‑drop canvas, and automate processes without deep programming. It mirrors many Salesforce capabilities while remaining fully open source.
Who It Serves
Both developers and business users can create custom applications—from CRM clones to contract management systems—using visual tools or by extending metadata as code. Built‑in security, permission sets, and sharing rules meet enterprise compliance, and workflow rules plus approval processes streamline operations.
Deployment & Extensibility
Install via npm (npx create-steedos-app) and run on any Node.js server. Metadata syncs with Git for version control, while custom object triggers, APIs, and plugins (KeyCloak, Metabase, ToolJet, Node‑RED) enable deep integration and code‑first enhancements. The project is released under AGPL‑3.0, encouraging collaborative improvements and transparent governance. It scales from small internal tools to enterprise‑wide solutions, running on standard Docker or Kubernetes environments.
Highlights
Drag‑and‑drop low‑code builder for rapid UI creation
Enterprise‑grade security model with granular permissions
Integrated workflow and approval automation
Git‑backed metadata versioning and code extensibility
Pros
- Accelerates app development for non‑technical users
- Strong data management and security controls
- Extensible with custom code, APIs, and plugins
- Open‑source community and AGPL licensing
Considerations
- Requires Node.js environment and npm familiarity
- UI polish may lag behind commercial SaaS competitors
- Enterprise plugins need additional configuration
- Metadata‑as‑code approach adds learning curve
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Fit guide
Great for
- Organizations needing custom internal tools quickly
- Teams with mixed technical skillsets
- Companies preferring self‑hosted, open‑source platforms
- Projects that benefit from Git‑driven collaboration
Not ideal when
- Small teams seeking turnkey SaaS without hosting
- Use cases requiring extensive pre‑built industry templates
- Environments where AGPL licensing is restrictive
- Scenarios demanding ultra‑high‑performance native mobile apps
How teams use it
Project Management Dashboard
Centralized tracking, reporting, and resource allocation for projects
CRM Clone
Manage leads, opportunities, forecasting, and sales territories
Contract Management System
Automate contract lifecycle, storage, compliance, and approvals
Business Process Automation
Streamline approvals and routine actions with configurable workflows
Tech snapshot
JavaScript44%
TypeScript41%
CSS13%
EJS1%
HTML1%
Shell1%
Frequently asked questions
What programming language does Steedos use?
Steedos is built primarily with JavaScript and TypeScript on Node.js.
How do I start a new Steedos application?
Run `npx create-steedos-app <app-name>` and follow the generated instructions.
Can I extend the platform with custom code?
Yes, you can add custom object triggers, APIs, and front‑end components, and sync metadata as code.
Is Steedos a self‑hosted solution?
Yes, you deploy it on your own servers or containers using standard Node.js environments.
What license governs Steedos Platform?
Steedos Platform is released under the AGPL‑3.0 license.
Project at a glance
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LicenseAGPL-3.0
Repo age6 years old
Last commit2 days ago
Primary languageTypeScript
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