Dolibarr vs Flectra
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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Dolibarr
Open-source ERP and CRM for small businesses
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Flectra
Open-source business management suite forked from Odoo
| Feature | Dolibarr | Flectra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,494 | ★ 131 |
| First released | 2003 | 2018 |
| Replaces | SAP, Salesforce | Odoo, SAP Business One |
Why pick each one
Choose Flectra if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Dolibarr or Flectra better?
Dolibarr is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Flectra if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Dolibarr and Flectra free and open-source?
Yes. Dolibarr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Flectra under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dolibarr and Flectra with Docker?
Dolibarr: yes. Flectra: yes.