Dolibarr
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VisitDolibarr vs ERP5
What both publish
| Fact | Dolibarr | ERP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Dolibarr can be installed on-premise, on a dedicated or virtual machine, or used as a SaaS application; standard distributions support Windows, Mac, Linux, and Docker. | on-premise |
| Finance module | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2003 | 2001 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Olivet, France | Lille, France |
| Inventory management | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturing tools | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-entity support | Yes | Yes |
| Order management | Yes | Yes |
| Security | The security documentation lists encrypted passwords or security keys, optional forced HTTPS, protections against SQL injection, XSS, SSRF, and CSRF, and permission checks for pages and files. | ERP5 uses a 5A security model with Author, Auditor, Assignor, Assignee and Associate roles, with permissions configured by module and document. |
Dolibarr plans
- Dolibarr ERP & CRMFree
ERP5 plans
- ERP5Free
Pick Dolibarr if…
Dolibarr suits organizations and independent professionals looking for ERP and CRM functions they can enable by module. It may also fit teams needing finance, inventory, order, manufacturing, or multi-entity workflows alongside API and add-on customization.
Pick ERP5 if…
ERP5 suits organizations seeking a flexible business platform and prepared to supervise deployment or learn the system in depth. Its self-hosting and production-deployment guidance make it a fit for teams planning to manage their own environment.