Deliver Delight: Open-source Your Food Delivery Dreams with Enatega!
Published: 2024-03-27 08:08:55


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Calling all developers and entrepreneurs!   Have you ever dreamt of launching your own food delivery app but the development costs seemed daunting? Well, fret no more! We're thrilled to announce that [Enatega](url), our feature-rich delivery management software, is now open source! 
You can find the source code and get started here: (https://github.com/ninjas-code-official/food-delivery-multivendor)


**Enatega's Journey to Open Source**

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Enatega's story began four years ago as a passionate side project at [Ninjas Code](url), a software development agency. Initially, we envisioned taking on the local food delivery giants. But we quickly realized that competing solely on marketing muscle wouldn't be enough. 

So, we pivoted! Enatega became a powerful tool to empower others to launch their own delivery services. We successfully sold licenses through third-party marketplaces. However, when a key marketplace closed down, it was time for a new strategy. Open-sourcing Enatega emerged as the perfect solution!

This approach allows us to achieve two goals:

1. **Gain traction without extensive paid marketing.** By making Enatega open source, we're fostering a vibrant developer community that can help spread the word.
2. **Provide valuable experience and visibility to contributors.** You get to work on a real-world project used by over 100 startups, and we gain valuable contributions to make Enatega even better!

**Financial Sustainability with a Back-end License**

To ensure long-term sustainability, we offer a back-end license with an open API. This means the core codebase remains proprietary for licensed users who require advanced features and customizations. However, the open-source version provides a robust foundation for anyone to get started with their delivery business.

**Introducing Enatega Multivendor: A Feature Powerhouse**

Enatega Multivendor is a comprehensive multi-vendor food delivery solution for iOS, Android, and web. Here's a glimpse of what it offers:

* **Effortless Setup:** Get started quickly with just a few commands to run the project locally.
* **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Enatega works seamlessly across various platforms, reaching a wider audience.
* **Open-Source Resources:** We provide live demos, comprehensive documentation, and video tutorials to guide you every step of the way.

**Deep Dive into the Feature-Rich App**

Enatega Multivendor caters to all stakeholders within the delivery ecosystem:

**Customer Mobile/Web App:**

* User verification (email/phone)
* Login with Google, Apple, and Facebook
* Location-based restaurant discovery
* Detailed restaurant information (reviews, ratings, menus)
* Address creation with Maps integration
* Push notifications and email updates
* Real-time rider tracking with chat option
* Multi-language and theme support
* Order rating and review features
* Payment integration (PayPal & Stripe)
* Order history and favorite restaurants
* Food item variations and notes
* Pick-up/delivery options with flexible timings
* Vouchers and tipping functionality
* Search functionality (restaurants & items)

**Restaurant App:**

* Order alerts (ringer and push notifications)
* Order acceptance timer and meal preparation settings
* Print invoice option
* Delivery order history
* Online/offline status management
* Detailed order information
* Real-time order updates

**Rider App:**

* Real-time order status updates
* Push notifications and order alerts
* Integrated map with delivery addresses
* Order acceptance timer and meal preparation time
* Distance and travel time estimates
* Real-time chat with customers (push notifications)
* Order history and new order management
* Online delivery fees and wallet management
* Online/offline status control

**Admin Dashboard:**

* Role-based administration for granular control
* Restaurant, vendor, and user management tools
* Rider zone creation and assignment
* Rider withdrawal request management and commission rate control
* Global order status configuration
* Restaurant order statistics and commission management
* Restaurant timing and delivery zone control
* Menu management with discount features
* User, rating, coupon, and tipping management
* Enhanced developer experience features

**Join the Enatega Community!**

We actively seek contributions from enthusiastic developers! Our tech stack is highly relevant in the market, making this a fantastic opportunity to:

* Gain experience working on a real-world open-source project.
* Network and collaborate with a thriving developer community on Discord.

**Contributing to Enatega**

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There are two primary ways you can contribute:

1. **Create Issues:** Report bugs or suggest improvements to help us make Enatega even better.
2. **Create Pull Requests (PRs):** Fix existing issues or add new features to the codebase.

We have a thriving Discord community https://discord.gg/774fJ72qwH where you can ask questions and connect with other developers.