Dolibarr vs ERPNext
Dolibarr
dolibarr.org
ERPNext
frappe.ioSide by side
| Figure | Dolibarr | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · ERP Software | 8.7 (#8) | 9.3 (#2) |
| Spec score · Enterprise Resource Planning Software | 8.7 (#4) | 9.0 (#1) |
| Spec score · Enterprise Resource Planning - Enterprise Software | 8.6 (#6) | 8.9 (#3) |
| API | REST APIs use HTTP and JSON and can extract data or insert, update, and delete records; the application also provides triggers and hooks. | Frappe automatically exposes ERPNext DocTypes through REST API endpoints for reading, creating, updating and deleting records where permissions allow. |
| Customization | The maker describes a marketplace of external add-ons and a low-code Module Builder for extending or customizing the application. | ERPNext includes a low-code and no-code builder for customizing forms, reports, print formats, dashboards and workflows. |
| 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. | hybrid |
| Finance module | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Olivet, France | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Integrations | The maker lists LDAP, PayPal, Stripe, Paybox, SMTP providers, Google services, and external e-commerce platforms as connectivity options. | Official integration categories include LDAP, Fairlogin, Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3, Plaid, Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon SP-API, Razorpay, Stripe, Paytm, Exotel and Google services. |
| 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. | Frappe says its quality and information security systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013, and Frappe Cloud is GDPR compliant. |
| Support | The official site points users to public forums for questions about installation, upgrades, and use, and identifies a worldwide partner network for assistance and custom development. | Product Warranty provides Frappe engineer support for fixing bugs, but it does not include functional support. |
Plans
ERPNext
- Frappe Cloud Sites$5 a month
- Frappe Cloud Servers$20 a month
- Self-hosted ERPNextFree
- Self-hostFree
- Sites$5 a month
- Servers$125 a month
In their own words
Dolibarr
Dolibarr is an open-source ERP and CRM suite that runs on the web, with modules for sales, HR, stock, finance, marketing and project management. Organizations can enable only the functions they need. Listed workflows include proposals, orders, contracts, invoices, payments, bank reconciliation, accounting, shipments and manufacturing; finance, inventory, order management, manufacturing tools and multi-entity support are included. A low-code Module Builder and add-on marketplace provide ways to extend or customize the application. Its REST APIs use HTTP and JSON to extract data or create, update and delete records, and triggers and hooks are also available. The maker lists connectivity options including LDAP, PayPal, Stripe, Paybox, SMTP providers, Google services and external e-commerce platforms. Dolibarr supports hybrid deployment and is listed for Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API and self-hosted use. The plan is free for open-source software, on-premise or cloud; hosted SaaS offers are provided by third parties. The maker is based in Olivet, France, and Dolibarr was founded in 2003.
ERPNext
ERPNext is an open-source enterprise resource planning system for businesses managing work across multiple functions. Its modules cover accounts, invoicing, sales, procurement, stock, manufacturing, projects, point of sale, HR and payroll. A low-code and no-code builder supports changes to forms, reports, print formats, dashboards and workflows. Organizations can manage subsidiaries, branches and currencies, with consolidated reports and configurable tax compliance. ERPNext exposes records through REST API endpoints for reading, creating, updating and deleting, subject to permissions. Application controls include OTP or two-factor authentication, IP restrictions, field-level roles and permissions, and an audit trail. It can be self-hosted under the AGPL-3.0 license at no product charge, or run through Frappe Cloud; Sites hosting starts at $5 per month. The product page describes implementation options for enterprises, small and medium businesses, freelancers and DIY users. Product Warranty covers bug fixes by Frappe engineers, not functional support.