1. Technical Aspect: Origin, Development and Community
Dolibarr is more than software; it is a global, open project in constant evolution that guarantees solidity and adaptability.
Open Source Philosophy
Born under the GPLv3 license, Dolibarr is 100% free. This origin guarantees total transparency, the ability to audit the code, and the freedom to adapt the software to specific needs without proprietary ties.
Community Engine
Development is driven by a vast international community of developers, translators, and users. This ensures constant innovation, fast bug fixing, and multi-language support (over 40 languages).
Fixed Release Cycle
Dolibarr maintains a stable release cycle (usually two major versions a year), which allows for planning migrations and guarantees that the software remains up to date with the latest technologies and regulations.
Robust and Flexible Technology
Developed primarily in PHP/MySQL, Dolibarr is compatible with multiple databases (MariaDB, PostgreSQL) and operating systems. Its modular and lightweight architecture makes it ideal for the cloud (SaaS) or local installations.
2. Total Modularity: The Backbone of Your Business
Dolibarr works like an ecosystem, where you activate only the modules you need, creating a custom ERP/CRM and eliminating unnecessary complexity.
Key Modules Organized by Function
Commercial and Customers (CRM)
- Third Parties: Centralized management of customers and suppliers.
- Opportunities: Tracking of prospects and sales funnel.
- Commercial Proposals: Creation, sending, and tracking of quotes.
- Contracts: Management of service and sales agreements.
Billing and Accounting
- Orders: Full cycle management of sales orders.
- Invoices: Issuance of invoices to customers and payment management.
- Banks/Cash: Tracking of bank accounts and reconciliation.
- Expenses: Registration and management of employee expense reports.
Inventory and Warehouses (WMS)
- Products/Services: Centralized catalog and pricing.
- Stocks: Multi-warehouse management, entries, and exits.
- Shipments: Preparation of shipments and delivery notes.
- Purchasing: Purchase orders and supplier management.
HR Management
- Users/Groups: Granular permissions by role and user.
- Leave/Absences: Module for leave request and validation.
- Timesheets: Tracking of hours worked by employees.
Productivity and Projects
- Projects: Creation of tasks, Gantt charts, and milestone tracking.
- Interventions: Field service or technical support management.
- Agenda: Shared planning of events, tasks, and meetings.
Marketing
- Emailing: Creation of email campaigns for customer segments.
- Surveys: Design and dispatch of surveys to collect customer feedback.
- Events: Organization and tracking of events or trade shows.
The Power of Extension: Dolistore
If you need more specialized functionalities (e.g., POS, advanced payment gateway integration, etc.), the Dolistore offers hundreds of external modules developed by the community.
Need a specific module? Contact us!3. Applicability: Dolibarr for Every Business
Dolibarr's flexibility allows activating sets of modules via our **Process Engineering**, tailored to the unique needs of your sector.
Focus: Professional Services (IT, Process Engineering, Freelancers)
Key Workflow
- 1. CRM: Opportunity tracking (leads).
- 2. Quotes: Creation and sending of proposals.
- 3. Projects: Creation of tasks and resource assignment.
- 4. Time Tracking: Timesheets module.
- 5. Billing: Conversion of projects or billable times into invoices.
Essential Activated Modules
Customers, Proposals, Projects, Agenda, Timesheets, Banks and Billing. The focus is on project management and recurring billing.
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