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Dolibarr vs SQLWorks
Both stand on bill of materials software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Dolibarr if you want a free, open source ERP and CRM suite with modular business workflows and options for self-hosting or cloud use. Organizations seeking hosted SaaS should consider that those offers come from third parties, and e-commerce synchronization relies on external modules.
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SQLWorks brings production planning, finance, CRM, and inventory into one desktop platform. Its HMRC connection, permissions, backup, and customization options should be weighed against the paid per-user model.
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| Dolibarr | SQLWorks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Build your SQLWorks: £37 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Dolibarr | Not published |
| Website | dolibarr.org | sqlworks.co.uk |
| On bill of materials software | #6 of 52 | #46 of 52 |
Dolibarr: what it does well
- Open source ERP and CRM suite with a free plan.
- Modules cover CRM, HR, stock, finance, marketing, and projects.
- Includes proposals, orders, invoices, accounting, shipments, and manufacturing workflows.
- REST APIs support extracting and changing records.
- Marketplace add-ons and a low-code Module Builder support customization.
What to know first
- Hosted SaaS offers are provided by third parties.
- External e-commerce platforms require synchronization modules.
- The embedded e-commerce module has only a tentative availability date of the end of 2026.
SQLWorks: what it does well
- Combines manufacturing and accounting
- MRP forecasts component requirements
- HMRC API supports VAT submissions
- Group permissions override individual settings
- Cloud backup and audit trail
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Costs £37 per user per month
- Desktop deployment on macOS and Windows
- Integration work goes through the development team
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