Dolibarr vs SolidInvoice
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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SolidInvoice
Self-hosted invoicing and quoting for small business
| Feature | Dolibarr | SolidInvoice |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,494 | ★ 945 |
| First released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Replaces | SAP, Salesforce | FreshBooks, Invoice Ninja |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dolibarr or SolidInvoice 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 Dolibarr and SolidInvoice free and open-source?
Yes. Dolibarr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and SolidInvoice under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dolibarr and SolidInvoice with Docker?
Dolibarr: yes. SolidInvoice: yes.