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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dolibarr really free?

The core Dolibarr software is open-source under the GPL licence and is free to use, modify and redistribute. Total cost of ownership is not zero because infrastructure hosting, implementation services, ongoing maintenance and optional premium modules from the DoliStore marketplace all cost money. For small businesses with technical capability, the TCO can be very low; for businesses needing extensive vendor support, the savings versus commercial alternatives are smaller.

How does Dolibarr compare with Odoo Community Edition?

Both are open-source ERPs but with different positioning. Odoo Community is the free tier of Odoo SA's commercial product, with a much larger commercial vendor backing it, a broader functional scope reaching into mid-market and a partner ecosystem oriented around the commercial Odoo Enterprise upsell. Dolibarr is a community-driven project without the commercial vendor pressure, simpler and more focused on small businesses. For pure small-business open-source use, Dolibarr is often easier to operate; for organisations expecting to scale into mid-market or wanting a stronger commercial-vendor relationship, Odoo provides a clearer path.

Is Dolibarr GoBD-compliant for DACH customers?

GoBD compliance for DACH digital bookkeeping requires immutable audit trails, prescribed archival and specific export capabilities. Dolibarr's GoBD-compliance status depends on the specific deployment, the modules in use and the implementing partner's configuration. Formal certification by an independent auditor is not part of the standard open-source distribution; DACH businesses with strict GoBD requirements typically need either community-maintained GoBD-extension modules or a partner-supplied compliance setup. Buyers with strict compliance requirements should validate this carefully during evaluation.

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