Dolibarr

Companies, freelancers, associations and foundations can run their day-to-day activity in Dolibarr, an open source ERP and CRM package delivered as one web suite. Users switch on only the features they need, so the software can be set up around a particular business. The developers say the modules are integrated from the start, so data does not need to be entered twice.

Deployment choices

Dolibarr can be installed as a local application on a company's own premises, on a dedicated or virtual machine, or used as a software-as-a-service application from any device. Auto-installer packages handle the prerequisites for users without technical knowledge, and a standard distribution works on Windows, Mac, Linux and Docker. Because the software is open source, a business can call on any open source company for help or custom development.

Modules and features

The modules cover CRM and sales, including quotations, commercial proposals, orders and an agenda. Invoicing, purchases, products and stock are included, along with human relationship management, a CMS and website builder, point of sale, finance and billing, and marketing tools such as emailings. Productivity features include a help desk with tickets, and integration tools connect the suite with external software.

Extending the software

A marketplace open to developers and organizations serves as a central place for many external add-ons. Users can build their own extras with the low-code Module Builder, and where that is not enough, custom development is available from partners. Connectivity with external tools is part of the platform.

Foundation and community

The Dolibarr association was created in 2009 to promote the software, and the project says it is used by millions of people worldwide. Thousands of developers, testers, translators and users contribute, and the community's feedback has shaped the interface. A wiki, public forums, documentation and a roadmap are available, along with regional portals in some countries.