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Dolibarr vs Infor CloudSuite

Dolibarr logo

Dolibarr

ERP

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Infor CloudSuite logo

Infor CloudSuite

ERP

Industry-specific cloud ERP solutions

From
$2500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dolibarr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Infor CloudSuite no price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form
  • They diverge on capability: Dolibarr covers Module toggles, Infor CloudSuite covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dolibarr and Infor CloudSuite actually diverge.

Attributes where Dolibarr and Infor CloudSuite differ
AttributeDolibarrInfor CloudSuite
Starting priceFree$2500/month
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hosted, Docker, Windows, macOS, Linux, AndroidCloud
FoundedUnknown2002

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

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 Dolibarr

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

Only in Infor CloudSuite

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain management
  • Manufacturing
  • Procurement
  • Human resources
  • Infor Insights
  • Third-party systems
  • REST APIs

What people use each for

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

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 Infor CloudSuite
  • 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 Infor CloudSuite
  • An association or nonprofit needs membership, subscription and donation tracking alongside ordinary invoicing without paying per member.not Infor CloudSuite
  • 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 Infor CloudSuite

Infor CloudSuite

  • Industry specific cloud ERP for manufacturing, distribution and healthcarenot Dolibarr
  • Replacing on premises ERP with a hosted suite on AWSnot Dolibarr
  • Integrating ERP functions with third party systems through the Infor Industry Cloud Platformnot Dolibarr

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Infor CloudSuite

  • No price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form
  • Infor Velocity Suite is advertised as one flat fee but no amount is published
  • CloudSuite runs on Amazon Web Services only, with no other cloud or on premises option stated on the page
  • Functionality is packaged as industry specific CloudSuites rather than one general ERP product

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Infor CloudSuite

$2500/month
  • Core Suite$2500/month
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain
    • Manufacturing
  • Complete Suite$4500/month
    • All modules
    • Advanced analytics
    • AI capabilities

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Infor CloudSuite if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud.
  • You also want supply chain management.
Infor CloudSuite review

Questions people ask

Is Dolibarr or Infor CloudSuite better?
Neither clearly leads. Dolibarr starts at Free and Infor CloudSuite at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dolibarr or Infor CloudSuite?
Dolibarr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dolibarr and $2500/month for Infor CloudSuite.
Does Dolibarr or Infor CloudSuite run on more platforms?
Dolibarr runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android. Infor CloudSuite runs on Cloud.
Can I use Dolibarr for free?
Yes. Dolibarr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Infor CloudSuite starts at $2500/month.
What is Dolibarr best used for?
Dolibarr is most often used for 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., a french or spanish small business needs vat handling and accounting exports that match local practice out of the box rather than after configuration., an association or nonprofit needs membership, subscription and donation tracking alongside ordinary invoicing without paying per member., 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.. Of those, 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. and a french or spanish small business needs vat handling and accounting exports that match local practice out of the box rather than after configuration. are not what Infor CloudSuite is typically brought in for.
What can Dolibarr do that Infor CloudSuite cannot?
Dolibarr covers Module toggles, Third-party management, Quotes to invoices, Stock and warehouses. Infor CloudSuite covers Financial management, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, Procurement.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Infor CloudSuite: Is pricing published for Infor CloudSuite?

No. The product page does not disclose specific pricing, tiers, or costs. For the Infor Velocity Suite component, a single flat fee structure is mentioned, but no actual amount is stated.

Source
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.

Infor CloudSuite: How do you get pricing information for CloudSuite?

Customers must contact the Infor sales team directly via the Contact Us link on the website. The company does not publish pricing online.

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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.

Infor CloudSuite: Does CloudSuite use a per-seat or flat-fee model?

For the Infor Velocity Suite subset, a flat-fee model is mentioned with the phrase 'one flat fee, no matter where you're starting from.' However, the broader CloudSuite pricing structure is not specified publicly.

Source
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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