The platform BILLmanager is available versions: Startup, Advanced и Corporate. They differ in functionality and service packages available for integration.
For example, the standard BILLmanager Startup version does not support integration with VMware vCloud Director and Microsoft Windows Azure Pack. It means that you will not be able to offer virtual data centers.
Furthermore, the standard BILLmanager Startup version does not include support quality control, advertising materials etc.
Description
BILLmanager Startup, Advanced
This platform version is for small and medium business companies having one project (one brand).
BILLmanager Corporate
This version is for holding companies and enterprise companies having several independent projects.
In addition, the "Corporate" version provides extended analytics, extra marketing tools, and service reselling.
Comparison
| BILLmanager Startup | BILLmanager Advanced | BILLmanager Corporate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used by | Projects for up to 200 clients | Projects for up to 3000 clients | Large companies and holdings, with unlimited clients number |
Tariff plan builder |  | | |
Delimitation of access permissions | | | |
Client area | | | |
Payment acceptance | | | |
Reports | | | |
Multi-project support |  | | |
| Reselling | |||
| Services | | | |
| Modules | | | |
| Licenses | | | |
Support center | |||
Internal ticket system | | | |
Email processing via a ticket system | | | |
Reply time control | | | |
QC system | | | |
| Marketing | |||
Promotions | | | |
Referral programs | | | |
Mailings | | | |
Client segmentation | | | |
Advertising materials | | | |
Dedicated servers | |||
Integration with DCImanager | | | |
Power consumption metering | | | |
Server deployment | | | |
Virtual servers | |||
Integration with VMmanager | | | |
| Integration with VMware Cloud Director VDS* | | | |
| Integration with OpenStack* | | | |
Shared hosting | |||
Integration with ISPmanager | | | |
Integration with cPanel | | | |
Integration with Plesk | | | |
Domain names | |||
Reseller club | | | |
NauNet | | | |
ENOM | | | |
EvoNames | | | |
R01 | | | |
DRS | | | |
WebNames | | | |
REG.RU | | | |
ЕRR сервер | | | |
Tucows | | | |
HostMaster | | | |
Ru-Center | | | |
Ukrnames | | | |
.mastername | | | |
SSL certificates | |||
ResellerClub | | | |
GoGetSSL | | | |
GlobalSign | | | |
The SSL Store | | | |
ENOM SSL | | | |
* — sold separately
Upgrade from BILLmanager to BILLmanager Corporate
The system supports switching from one version to another, but only in one direction. You can only switch to a version with a larger set of features, for example, from "BILLmanager Startup" to "BILLmanager Corporate".
To upgrade from BILLmanager Startup to BILLmanager Corporate:
- Log in to your client area.
- Go to Products/Services → ISPsystem licenses → select a license → Change tariff.
- In the server console, run the script:
/usr/local/mgr5/sbin/billmgr-upgrade.sh corporateThe script will delete the repository used for the previous version, add the new version repository and install the product on your server. Additional tables will be created in the database.