Dolibarr vs Tryton

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureDolibarrTryton
CategoryCRM & Business AppsBudgeting & Finance
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 7,494★ 214
First released20032008
ReplacesSAP, SalesforceQuickBooks, SAP

Why pick each one

Choose Dolibarr if…

  • Easy for small businesses
  • Modular features
  • Mature project
Dolibarr details

Choose Tryton if…

  • Robust accounting core
  • Highly modular
Tryton details

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolibarr or Tryton better?

Dolibarr is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Tryton if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Dolibarr and Tryton free and open-source?

Yes. Dolibarr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tryton under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Dolibarr and Tryton with Docker?

Dolibarr: yes. Tryton: yes.

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