Red Horse -vs- GoldMine

What is a GoldMine user to do?

If you are a classic GoldMine user you know already that classic GoldMine prior to 7.0 will not run on Vista or Windows 7. Windows doesn’t allow you write to files in the Program Files directory. You either pay the Big Bucks for a new version of GoldMine or you can't upgrade your operating system (OS). One of our clients was told by GoldMine they had to pay back maintenance fees in order to even talk about adding one more user. This would have cost them over $30, 000 to add 2 more users to their GoldMine system. Pretty Lame…

One feature of Windows 7 is you can use something called “XP Mode” which allows you to spin up a XP Instance to run legacy applications. This works through Virtual PC which is free for Windows 7 and the XP license is also free for Windows 7 users. It will support USB devices and everything. Starting to feel like Christmas is coming again right? While it isn't roll-over easy, it isn't moving-a-mountain difficult to do this.

You can upgrade to Windows 7 and still run classic GoldMine. BestFit Solutions can set up this option for you, if you want to go that route. If you are looking for a premises-based solution, Red Horse CRM offers a great upgrade option for old GoldMine users. The contact window will look very familiar to GoldMine users.

What does Red Horse CRM offer for GoldMine users who want to upgrade to a better CRM application without all the additional add-on headaches and expense? A CRM program that includes all the functions most companies need in a single integrated application that runs on the latest windows platforms, using the latest technology and a very affordable price. With the ability to import your existing GoldMine data into the system almost in its entirety built right into the system.

You can view the functions and features of Red Horse CRM here.

Changing from GoldMine to Red Horse

Then if you need customization in changing from GoldMine to Red Horse, we can do that for you a low rate even if it requires custom coding and integration with your existing systems. No large project required. We can do it piecemeal in 10 hour blocks at a time until your system is lean, mean, and saving you money and time.

We worked with GoldMine for over 16 years and really enjoyed working with their software. After the original owners sold out it went steadily downhill from there. Similar things happened to Home Depot once the founders were out. It seems to be more about squeezing the cash out of the company then selling out again.

Over the years they have made it almost impossible for the small business community to use their software. They have pushed forced minimums for maintenance and support contracts from day one of your purchase. They require users to have a fully paid support contract, without lapse, to add even 1 seat to an existing system. Let it lapse and then you must pay for all the years that have been missed, without support, and pay a penalty on top of that.

Years went by with no new release while still taking our money, and then instead of making a new release, they called it a new version.  Of course users would have to upgrade, and pay for that privilege.

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