Tryton SAO vs Dolibarr
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Tryton SAO
Web client for the Tryton business application platform
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Dolibarr
Open-source ERP and CRM for small businesses
| Feature | Tryton SAO | Dolibarr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 74 | ★ 7,494 |
| First released | 2015 | 2003 |
| Replaces | SAP Fiori, Odoo web client | SAP, Salesforce |
Why pick each one
Choose Tryton SAO if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Tryton SAO or Dolibarr better?
Neither is universally better. Dolibarr has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Tryton SAO and Dolibarr free and open-source?
Yes. Tryton SAO is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Dolibarr under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tryton SAO and Dolibarr with Docker?
Tryton SAO: check the project docs for container support. Dolibarr: yes.