Modernbill

Modernbill( modernbill.com ) is a product from ModernGigabyte. Modernbill is known for its rigid structure and numerous features it provides for accurate and automated billing. It is good for web hosting providers as well as for auxiliary service providers. Please note that we are considering modernbill version 4.3 and not the new beta version 5. Let us scrutinize it using the above listed points.

1. User Interface
The user interface would be something that modernbill can surely boast upon. It has got a clean interface for all the amount of functions it has got. The ordering system is fully customizable and seamlessly integrates into your website giving it a professional look.

2. System and Control Panel Compatibility

Modernbill support multi-OS and multiple control panels in a single installation which is standout feature as compared to the other billing applications. Both Windows and Linux are fully supported in modernbill and it supports control panel like Plesk, C-Panel, Ensim, Hostopia, DirectAdmin, Interworx, Helm, etc. This covers almost all industry standard control panels along with the ability to write custom modules if you want.

3. Payment Gateways Support

Modernbill supports all major payment gateways. It has built in support for 19 gateways currently. Some of them are Authorize.net, Paypal, 2checkout, Linkpoint , Bluepay etc. If you are a non-US business owner, modernbill still remains usable for you due to its support for international payment gateways. Modernbill supports automated batch processing on select gateways which facilitates hassle free recurring billing.

4. Automation

Modernbill automates almost every aspect of hosting. It has the ability to process valid orders automatically via crons. Tasks like creation of hosting accounts for the new orders on the servers, login information dispatch are all a part of automation modernbill providers. It performs automated invoice creation and batch processing as well as sends automated reminders to defaulters. It also deals with auto suspension of accounts on nonpayment.

5. Maintenance and Upgradeability

Due to the relatively robust PHP-Mysql architecture used by modernbill, there is no particular maintenance required except regular data backups which is normal for any billing system. Modernbill supports wizard based upgrades and database migration with full automation making it very easy to apply latest security patches or keep up with the version changes.

6. Extra Features:

Support for fraud detection, automated registration of domains, custom modules support, graphical reporting, integration for major helpdesks, integration for various affiliate scripts etc. are some of the extra features modernbill provides.