Enatega Releases App Repo As Open Source
Tags: onlinefooddeliveryapps, enatega, ninjascoding
Published: 2024-04-08 21:48:02

## Open-Source Project That Will Blow Up In 2024


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After a 4 year journey through the world of proprietary software, we're excited to announce that we've taken the big leap into open source with the release of Enatega[(enatega.com)](http://enatega.com) - a delivery management software that is made to launch your own food delivery or any other relevant business. 

Here's a rephrased rundown of what Enatega offers:

* **Effortless Setup:** Forget complex setups! Run Enatega locally with just a few commands on your existing device.
* **Cross-Platform Flexibility:** Enatega works across various platforms (iOS, Android, Web), allowing you to easily test it on your emulators or phones.
* **Open-Source Advantage:** Enatega provides live demos, clear documentation, and helpful videos to guide you through the process, empowering you to get started quickly.

You can find the source code and get started here: (https://github.com/ninjas-code-official/food-delivery-multivendor)

## Our Journey To Open Source

We started Enatega 4 years ago. Initially it was our side project at Ninjas Code[(ninjascode.com)](http://ninjascode.com) being a software development agency we wanted to launch something in the local market while providing software development services side by side. 


Enatega's journey began with a vision: to create a superior local food delivery app. We, at Ninjas Code, a developer-focused company, identified shortcomings in existing solutions and believed we could offer a better alternative. However, we underestimated the marketing expertise needed to compete with established players.

**A Change in Strategy: Empowering Others**

Recognizing this limitation, we pivoted our strategy. Instead of direct competition, we decided to empower others. Enatega became a software solution allowing businesses to launch their own delivery services.

**Initial Success and an Unexpected Challenge**

Initially, we marketed Enatega through third-party marketplaces, achieving good results. Unfortunately, the closure of one such marketplace forced us to adapt again.

**Open Source to the Rescue!**

Leveraging our development strengths, we open-sourced the Enatega app repository. This strategic move has garnered significant traction without expensive marketing campaigns.

**The Value We Provide**

* **Contributor Benefits:** Gain visibility and practical experience by contributing to a project used by over 100 startups.
* **Sustainable Business Model:** We maintain a healthy business model by offering a licensed backend server with a proprietary codebase. This caters to businesses requiring customizations beyond a fully open-source solution. 

**Why Not Fully Open Source the Backend?**

While some companies fully open-source their projects, our approach allows for necessary customization. Businesses may require modifications to fit their specific needs, and a fully open-source backend wouldn't provide that flexibility.

**Enatega Multivendor: A Feature-Rich Open-Source Delivery App**

Enatega Multivendor is a complete open-source solution for building multivendor food delivery apps. It offers features for customers, restaurants, riders, and admins, accessible across iOS, Android, and Web platforms.

**Key Features:**

* User-Friendly Mobile/Web App: Login/Signup, location-based search, detailed restaurant information, order tracking, multi-payment options (PayPal, Stripe), push notifications, multi-language support.
* Restaurant Management App: Order receiving/acceptance, real-time order updates, menu management, delivery zone configuration, order history, online/offline status control.
* Rider App: Real-time order status updates, in-app navigation, customer chat, earnings management, online/offline status control.
* Admin Dashboard: Role-based access control, restaurant/rider/user management, commission rate management, global order status management, detailed restaurant analytics.

**Join the Enatega Open-Source Community!**

We're actively seeking contributors to join our development efforts.
Discord Link: https://discord.gg/774fJ72qwH

Here's how you can get involved:

* **Report bugs and suggest improvements (create issues).**
* **Fix bugs or add features (create pull requests).**

We have a vibrant Discord community to answer questions and guide new contributors. Join us and be part of building the future of open-source delivery solutions!