Dolibarr is a free, open-source ERP and CRM for invoicing, orders, inventory, and HR. See its modular features, hosting options, and pricing for 2026.
Category
ERP & Business Management
Pricing
Free / Open Source (with optional paid hosting), from Free
Verified
Not yet
Last updated
July 18, 2026
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Olivet, France (Dolibarr Association)
Free PlanWindowsWeb AppOpen SourceSelf-HostedMac
Overview
Dolibarr is a free, open-source ERP and CRM web application that lets small and medium businesses manage invoicing, orders, inventory, HR, and other core operations through independently activatable modules.
Started in 2002 by Rodolphe Quiedeville and now governed by the France-based Dolibarr Association, the project has been downloaded more than five million times and is used in over 60 countries.
Key Features
Dolibarr's modular design covers invoicing, quotes, order and stock management, point-of-sale, CRM, project management, HR, accounting, and even a built-in CMS, letting businesses enable only what they need.
As a standard PHP and MySQL/MariaDB application, Dolibarr can be self-hosted on any LAMP-compatible server or accessed through the official DoliCloud SaaS hosting service.
Pricing
Dolibarr's core software is completely free and open-source under the GPL license, with no seat limits or feature paywalls.
Optional costs come from self-hosting infrastructure, premium marketplace modules, professional services, or the official DoliCloud managed hosting, which starts at roughly 9 euros per month.
Key Features
Modular activation — Enable only the specific business modules a company needs, from invoicing to HR, without installing unused functionality.
Invoicing and quotes — Create customer and supplier invoices, commercial proposals, and recurring billing.
Order and inventory management — Track product and service catalogs, stock levels across warehouses, and purchase and sales orders.
Built-in CRM — Manage contacts, leads, and sales opportunities within the same system as invoicing and orders.
Point of sale (POS) — Run in-person retail sales through a built-in point-of-sale module.
HR and project management — Track employee leave, expenses, and project tasks alongside core financial data.
Accounting module — Manage bookkeeping and financial reporting natively within the platform.
Flexible hosting — Self-host on any PHP/MySQL server or use the official DoliCloud managed SaaS hosting.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Completely free, open-source core with no seat limits or feature paywalls.
Highly modular, so businesses only enable and configure what they actually need.
Broad functional coverage (invoicing, CRM, inventory, HR, accounting) in a single lightweight platform.
Affordable official managed hosting option (DoliCloud) for teams that don't want to self-host.
Cons
Smaller module and integration ecosystem than larger open-source ERPs like Odoo.
Interface and UX are more utilitarian than modern commercial SaaS competitors.
Advanced manufacturing and complex supply-chain features are less developed than dedicated ERP suites.
Self-hosting requires ongoing server maintenance, backups, and update management.
Yes, Dolibarr's core ERP/CRM software is free and open-source under the GPL license, with optional costs only for hosting, premium modules, or professional support.
Who created Dolibarr?
Dolibarr was created by French developer Rodolphe Quiedeville, who started the project in April 2002, with the first release in September 2003.
Can Dolibarr be self-hosted?
Yes, Dolibarr is a standard PHP and MySQL/MariaDB web application that can be installed on any compatible server, or accessed through the official DoliCloud managed hosting service.
What modules does Dolibarr include?
Dolibarr offers modules for invoicing, quotes, order management, inventory, point-of-sale, CRM, project management, HR, accounting, and a lightweight CMS, all independently activatable.
How much does DoliCloud hosting cost?
DoliCloud, the official managed hosting service, starts at roughly 9 euros per month, with a Premium tier around 30 euros per month plus a per-user fee for additional users.
How does Dolibarr compare to Odoo?
Dolibarr is generally lighter-weight and simpler to set up than Odoo, while Odoo offers a larger module ecosystem and more advanced manufacturing and supply-chain features at greater complexity and cost.