OpenRPT

Company: OpenMFG

OpenRPT is a graphical SQL report writer, designer and rendering engine, optimized for PostgreSQL - but compatible with any database supported by Qt drivers, including generic ODBC connections. While there are several options for ad-hoc Web-based reporting, OpenRPT fills a real void in the marketplace for an open source, general purpose graphical, embeddable report writer. And unlike the market-leading Crystal Reports or Microsoft Access report designer, OpenRPT runs equally well on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. It supports a number of advanced reporting features, including graphs, integrated barcodes, label printing, and watermarks. Report definitions can be stored in a PostgreSQL database as XML, or exported to individual files. OpenRPT also includes a simple scripting language called MetaSQL, which allows more complex and dynamic SQL queries.

Unlike other open source reporting options, and thanks to its Qt and C++ architecture, OpenRPT does not require the use of Java or a web browser interface. Both the OpenRPT graphical client and the server-side rendering engine are completely embeddable in other applications or devices, under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). If a company wishes to "opt out" of the GPL by purchasing a commercial license, they may -- but it is not required. This "dual license" approach allows OpenMFG to provide OpenRPT for free to anyone -- without trying to second-guess users' business objectives. The OpenRPT project is hosted at both SourceForge.net, the world's largest open source software development website, and pgFoundry.org -- an implementation of the same underlying project management software targeted specifically for supporting PostgreSQL-related applications.

For further information visit the OpenMFG homepage.