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Bloomerang vs Dolibarr

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Bloomerang

Nonprofits

Donor relationship management for nonprofits

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Dolibarr

ERP

Modular open source ERP and CRM for very small businesses, installable on shared hosting

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dolibarr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bloomerang pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage; Dolibarr the core is deliberately shallow, so a serious requirement such as advanced manufacturing, EDI or a specific payment gateway usually means buying a DoliStore module from a third-party author, and the quality and maintenance of those modules varies widely.
  • They diverge on capability: Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Dolibarr covers Module toggles.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bloomerang and Dolibarr actually diverge.

Attributes where Bloomerang and Dolibarr differ
AttributeBloomerangDolibarr
Starting price$40/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Self-hosted, Docker, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
CategoryNonprofitsERP
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bloomerang

  • Donor database management
  • Donation tracking
  • Relationship tracking
  • Task management
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Drive

Only in Dolibarr

  • Module toggles
  • Third-party management
  • Quotes to invoices
  • Stock and warehouses
  • Double-entry accounting
  • Projects and time
  • Point of sale
  • DoliStore

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bloomerang

  • Nonprofit fundraising managementnot Dolibarr
  • Donor database and engagementnot Dolibarr
  • Volunteer coordinationnot Dolibarr

Dolibarr

  • A two-person consultancy wants quotes, invoices and basic accounting self-hosted on an existing five euro a month shared hosting account with no server administration.not Bloomerang
  • A French or Spanish small business needs VAT handling and accounting exports that match local practice out of the box rather than after configuration.not Bloomerang
  • An association or nonprofit needs membership, subscription and donation tracking alongside ordinary invoicing without paying per member.not Bloomerang
  • A small distributor wants stock, purchase orders and sales orders in one system and is willing to buy a DoliStore module rather than commission bespoke development.not Bloomerang

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bloomerang

  • Pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
  • The all in one Giving Platform starts at $242 a month billed annually
  • The products are sold separately, with Fundraising from $40 a month, CRM from $125 and Volunteer from $119, so a full stack means stacking subscriptions
  • Every published price is a starting figure billed annually, with exact cost requiring a sales conversation

Dolibarr

  • The core is deliberately shallow, so a serious requirement such as advanced manufacturing, EDI or a specific payment gateway usually means buying a DoliStore module from a third-party author, and the quality and maintenance of those modules varies widely.
  • Accounting was designed around French practice, and the chart of accounts, VAT model and fiscal exports need real work to satisfy accountants in the United States, the UK or Australia.
  • The interface is functional rather than designed and shows its age against Odoo, which makes internal adoption harder when staff are comparing it to consumer-grade software.
  • Upgrades between major versions can break paid third-party modules, because module authors update on their own schedules and there is no guarantee your combination will work on version 24 the day it ships.
  • Support is community forums unless you buy a partner contract, and the documentation is a wiki of uneven quality with substantial parts written in French, so English-only teams hit dead ends.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bloomerang

$40/month
  • Fundraising$40/month
    • Donor tracking and management
  • CRM$125/month
    • Customer relationship management
  • Volunteer$119/month
    • Volunteer management and scheduling
  • Bundled Giving Platform$242/month
    • All three products combined

Dolibarr

Free
  • Self-hostedFree
    • Full GPL source, all core modules
    • Unlimited users
    • You provide PHP and MySQL hosting
  • Partner cloud hosting$14/month
    • Managed hosting from DoliCloud or a certified partner
    • Backups, updates and support included
    • Typically 10 to 30 euros per user per month

Which should you pick?

Choose Bloomerang if

  • You need donor database management.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want donation tracking.
Bloomerang review

Choose Dolibarr if

  • You need module toggles.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
  • You also want third-party management.
Dolibarr review

Questions people ask

Is Bloomerang or Dolibarr better?
Neither clearly leads. Bloomerang starts at $40/month and Dolibarr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bloomerang or Dolibarr?
Dolibarr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $40/month for Bloomerang and Free for Dolibarr.
Does Bloomerang or Dolibarr run on more platforms?
Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android. Dolibarr runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
Can I use Dolibarr for free?
Yes. Dolibarr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bloomerang starts at $40/month.
What is Bloomerang best used for?
Bloomerang is most often used for nonprofit fundraising management, donor database and engagement, volunteer coordination. Of those, nonprofit fundraising management and donor database and engagement are not what Dolibarr is typically brought in for.
What can Bloomerang do that Dolibarr cannot?
Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. Dolibarr covers Module toggles, Third-party management, Quotes to invoices, Stock and warehouses.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bloomerang: What does Bloomerang's individual pricing cost?

Bloomerang's individual products cost $40/month for Fundraising, $125/month for CRM, and $119/month for Volunteer management.

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Dolibarr: Is Dolibarr genuinely free?

Yes. The full application is GPL with no user limit and no paid edition of the core. You pay only for hosting, optional DoliStore modules and optional partner support.

Bloomerang: How much does Bloomerang's bundled platform cost?

Bloomerang's Bundled Giving Platform costs $242 per month, which is less than the individual products' combined cost of $284 per month.

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Dolibarr: Can it run on shared hosting?

Yes, that is its main practical advantage. It needs only PHP and MySQL or MariaDB, so an ordinary cPanel account is enough.

Bloomerang: Are there unlimited users included in Bloomerang pricing?

Yes, all Bloomerang paid plans include unlimited users, allowing your entire team to access the platform.

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Dolibarr: How does it compare to Odoo?

Odoo is deeper and better presented but its useful modules are in the paid Enterprise edition and it needs a proper deployment. Dolibarr is thinner but free end to end and far easier to host.

Bloomerang: What payment methods does Bloomerang accept?

Bloomerang accepts credit and debit cards, ACH, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and Tap to Pay for subscriptions.

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Dolibarr: Does it handle UK or US accounting?

Not comfortably out of the box. The accounting module reflects French conventions and needs configuration and often a local module to satisfy an accountant elsewhere.

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