The Dolibarr Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Dolibarr in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Dolibarr
The Insider’s Guide
Open source ERP and CRM suite you can host yourself
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among CRM tools, read from Dolibarr’s own pages.
Made by Dolibarr · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Dolibarr’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Dolibarr’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 50 of the 116 other CRM tools we grade
Dolibarr is an open source ERP and CRM web suite for small and mid-size businesses, freelancers and associations. It covers prospects and customers, quotes, orders, invoicing, stock, projects, helpdesk tickets, HR and accounting, and each module can be switched on or off. It is free to download and install, with paid hosting sold by third-party providers.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Dolibarr, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is self-hosted, so you install and maintain it, and the suite has many modules to configure.
- 1
Best for a free CRM and ERP you host yourself
Dolibarr is a free, open source CRM and ERP covering quotes, orders, invoices, stock and helpdesk tickets.
- 2
It is free
Dolibarr has no paid plan at all. The software is free to download and install on your own server; the project lists no paid plans of its own.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
CRM and sales
Prospects and customers, opportunities, proposals, sales orders, contracts and subscriptions, and a helpdesk with tickets.
- 5
Billing and accounting
Billing and payments, bank reconciliation and double-entry accounting.
- 6
Products and stock
Products and services, stock, purchasing, shipments and manufacturing.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 50 of 116
That is against the other CRM tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Dolibarr is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Dolibarr at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Dolibarr
- Category
- CRM Software
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a free CRM and ERP you host yourself
Dolibarr is a free, open source CRM and ERP covering quotes, orders, invoices, stock and helpdesk tickets. But you have to install and run it on your own server, or pay a third-party host whose prices the project doesn't set, and the suite is bigger than most people need for a CRM.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $0 to download, but it is only free if you have a server or pay a third-party host, so it sits in the middle for value. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The full software is free to download with no paid plans from the project. You need your own server, which is the only real cost. |
| Features | B | Prospects, quotes, orders, billing, stock, projects, tickets, HR and accounting, with each module switchable. The listing names no gap in the CRM work, though it is a wider suite than a CRM. |
| Ease of use | D | No store rating on record. It is self-hosted, so you install and maintain it, and the suite has many modules to configure. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | A web application. The listing names one add-on marketplace and a public API, and no phone or desktop apps. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Dolibarr is for
- Fits if you can run your own server and want one free suite for sales, invoices and stock
- Works for freelancers and associations that want modules switched on one at a time
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you have no one to install and update a server, since the project sells no hosting
- Not for you if you want a plain CRM, as the suite brings ERP setup you will not use
- Watch out: third-party cloud hosts set their own prices, and the project only lists them
- Too light for phone use: no mobile apps are named on its pages
Good to know
Good for
- Small businesses and freelancers who want CRM, invoicing and stock in one self-hosted suite
- Associations that need membership management
- Teams with a developer or partner to install and customize it
Worth knowing
- The project distributes software only; you need your own server or a hosting provider, and the project lists third-party cloud hosts rather than selling hosting itself.
- Third-party cloud offers set their own prices; the project's wiki lists them and notes that some start with a free trial.
- A broad ERP and CRM suite means more setup than a CRM alone.
- The project's website shows the suite as a web application; no separate mobile apps are named.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Dolibarr is free to use.
The full software is free to download with no paid plans from the project.
Self-hosted download
$0
Free open source package for Windows, Mac, Linux and Docker, installed and maintained by you. Modules and add-ons come from the Dolistore marketplace.
The free plan
The software is free to download and install on your own server; the project lists no paid plans of its own.
Read from dolibarr.org on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Open source ERP and CRM suite you can host yourself. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, public API, sales pipeline, invoicing, inventory, quotes and estimates.
Prospects, quotes, orders, billing, stock, projects, tickets, HR and accounting, with each module switchable.
- CRM and sales
- Prospects and customers, opportunities, proposals, sales orders, contracts and subscriptions, and a helpdesk with tickets.
- Billing and accounting
- Billing and payments, bank reconciliation and double-entry accounting.
- Products and stock
- Products and services, stock, purchasing, shipments and manufacturing.
- HR and projects
- Employees, expense reports, leave requests, timesheets, recruitment, membership, projects and tasks.
- Modular design
- Features can be enabled only as needed, and a Module Builder and the Dolistore marketplace extend the suite.
- API and connectivity
- A built-in API, import and export, and connectivity with external tools.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Dolistore add-ons
Dolibarr is made by Dolibarr.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
50/116
Other CRM tools it is graded above
Dolibarr's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 50 of the 116 other CRM tools we grade, and level with 25.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 98 of 116) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
Dolibarr has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 117 CRM tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Dolibarr’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 37 of 116
- BFree plan and trialAbove 98 of 116
- BFeaturesAbove 70 of 116
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 116
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 116
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 95 CRM tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Dolibarr is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Dolibarr is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
What you could make
- Sales pipeline, quotes and estimates, invoicing and inventory: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- It plugs into other products, Dolistore add-ons among them, and has an API.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Dolibarr’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Odoo CRM, SuiteCRM, EspoCRM, erxes and Frappe CRM
The 5 tools Dolibarr is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Odoo CRM
Free plan · from $31.10/mo
Open-source CRM app from the Odoo business suite.
- Only Odoo CRM lists iOS and Android apps.
- Dolibarr also covers invoicing, inventory and quotes and estimates.
- Odoo CRM also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and reports.
- 2.4GPA
SuiteCRM
Free plan · from £130/mo
Open-source CRM with no per-user license fees.
- Dolibarr also covers invoicing, inventory and quotes and estimates.
- SuiteCRM also covers marketing automation, workflow automation and reports.
- 2.6GPA
EspoCRM
Free plan · from $15/mo
Open-source CRM you can self-host for free or rent in the cloud.
- Dolibarr also covers invoicing, inventory and quotes and estimates.
- EspoCRM also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and reports.
- 2.2GPA
erxes
Free plan · from $99/mo
Open-source sales, support and operations suite on one data graph.
- Dolibarr also covers invoicing, inventory and quotes and estimates.
- erxes also covers shared inbox, workflow automation and AI agents.
- 3.0GPA
Frappe CRM
Free plan · from $5/mo
Open-source CRM with unlimited users, billed by hosting.
- Dolibarr also covers invoicing, inventory and quotes and estimates.
- Frappe CRM also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Dolibarr free?
Yes. Dolibarr is free to use.
How much does Dolibarr cost?
Dolibarr lists one plan. Self-hosted download: $0.
What platforms does Dolibarr work on?
Dolibarr is available on Web.
Does Dolibarr have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Dolibarr is listed for Web.
Does Dolibarr have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Dolibarr is listed for Web.
Is Dolibarr open source?
Yes. Dolibarr is open source, according to its own site.
Does Dolibarr have an API?
Yes. Dolibarr offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Dolibarr integrate with?
Dolibarr's listing names Dolistore add-ons. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Dolibarr?
Dolibarr is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Dolibarr?
The closest alternatives to Dolibarr in our directory are Odoo CRM, SuiteCRM, EspoCRM, erxes and Frappe CRM.
How does Dolibarr compare with other CRM tools?
Dolibarr's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 50 of the 116 other CRM tools we grade, and level with 25.
Is Dolibarr good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Dolibarr C for value for money. Dolibarr has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Dolibarr?
Dolibarr is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Dolibarr’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Dolibarr's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Dolibarr. Prices change, so check dolibarr.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Dolibarr, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/dolibarr
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Dolibarr’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Dolibarr is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Dolibarr. Prices and plans change: check dolibarr.org before you buy.