Dolibarr ERP & CRM is an open-source enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management suite that helps organizations manage contacts, invoices, orders, inventory, accounting, human resources, and other business activities.
The tool addresses the need for affordable, self-hosted business management software by providing a unified platform written in PHP with JavaScript enhancements. It works as either a standalone application or web application accessible over the Internet or local network, supporting multiple databases including MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL. The system covers a broad range of business functions from sales and purchasing to stock management and accounting.
Dolibarr suits small to medium-sized companies, large enterprises, foundations, and freelancers seeking to avoid proprietary software licensing costs. Organizations with low technical skills can use packaged installers for Windows, Debian, Ubuntu, or Docker, while IT-proficient teams can deploy on any web server supporting PHP. The tool's modular design allows customization and extension according to organizational needs. The README identifies the project as suitable for those wanting to freely use, study, modify, or distribute business management software without vendor lock-in.
The project maintains active community engagement through forums and a network of preferred partners offering commercial support. Development follows a structured release cycle with documented PHP version requirements and compatibility matrices. The codebase demonstrates commitment to security practices through participation in best practices frameworks. The tool supports multiple deployment methods including Docker containers, making it accessible to teams with varying infrastructure expertise. Regular updates address both feature additions and maintenance across the broad feature set spanning accounting, human resources, manufacturing, and document management modules.
