ERP · head to head
Dolibarr vs Pipedrive
Dolibarr
ERP
Modular open source ERP and CRM for very small businesses, installable on shared hosting
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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.; Pipedrive email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user
- They diverge on capability: Dolibarr covers Module toggles, Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dolibarr and Pipedrive actually diverge.
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 Dolibarr
- Module toggles
- Third-party management
- Quotes to invoices
- Stock and warehouses
- Double-entry accounting
- Projects and time
- Point of sale
- DoliStore
Only in Pipedrive
- Visual pipeline
- Deal tracking
- Activity reminders
- Email integration
- Mobile apps
- Reporting
- Goal tracking
- Lead management
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 Pipedrive
- 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 Pipedrive
- An association or nonprofit needs membership, subscription and donation tracking alongside ordinary invoicing without paying per member.not Pipedrive
- 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 Pipedrive
Pipedrive
- Sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboardsnot Dolibarr
- Multi-channel communication with email and calendar syncnot Dolibarr
- Sales automation for small to mid-market teamsnot 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.
Pipedrive
- Email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user
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
Pipedrive
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Pipedrive review.
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.
Choose Pipedrive if
- You need visual pipeline.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want deal tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Dolibarr or Pipedrive better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dolibarr starts at Free and Pipedrive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dolibarr or Pipedrive?
- Dolibarr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dolibarr and On request for Pipedrive.
- Does Dolibarr or Pipedrive run on more platforms?
- Dolibarr runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android. Pipedrive runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Dolibarr for free?
- Yes. Dolibarr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pipedrive starts at On request.
- 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 Pipedrive is typically brought in for.
- What can Dolibarr do that Pipedrive cannot?
- Dolibarr covers Module toggles, Third-party management, Quotes to invoices, Stock and warehouses. Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline, Deal tracking, Activity reminders, Email integration.
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.
Pipedrive: How long is Pipedrive's free trial and what's required to start?
Pipedrive offers a 14-day free trial with full platform access. No credit card is required to begin the trial, making it accessible to businesses of any size.
SourceDolibarr: 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.
Pipedrive: Are specific pricing tiers and costs detailed on the homepage?
The homepage does not list specific pricing amounts or tier names. Detailed subscription information and pricing costs are available on Pipedrive's dedicated pricing page.
SourceDolibarr: 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.
Pipedrive: What core features does Pipedrive include?
Pipedrive includes pipeline management, automation, AI capabilities, email sync, and reporting features. Feature availability at different price levels is detailed on their pricing page.
SourceDolibarr: 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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