Dolibarr vs metasfresh
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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metasfresh
Open-source ERP for small and midsize companies
| Feature | Dolibarr | metasfresh |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,494 | ★ 2,394 |
| First released | 2003 | 2015 |
| Replaces | SAP, Salesforce | SAP, NetSuite |
Why pick each one
Choose metasfresh if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Dolibarr or metasfresh better?
Dolibarr is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider metasfresh if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Dolibarr and metasfresh free and open-source?
Yes. Dolibarr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and metasfresh under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dolibarr and metasfresh with Docker?
Dolibarr: yes. metasfresh: yes.