Dolibarr vs Odoo Community
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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Odoo Community
Modular open-source business management suite
| Feature | Dolibarr | Odoo Community |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,494 | ★ 53,568 |
| First released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Replaces | SAP, Salesforce | Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dolibarr or Odoo Community better?
Neither is universally better. Odoo Community has the larger community, while Dolibarr is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Dolibarr and Odoo Community free and open-source?
Yes. Dolibarr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Odoo Community under LGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dolibarr and Odoo Community with Docker?
Dolibarr: yes. Odoo Community: yes.