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Dolibarr vs kivitendo: catalog facts
Dolibarr	kivitendo
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0; paid commercial support is available from partners.	Free The software is free to download; support and custom work are offered by paid partners.
Windows, Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Modular, so only the needed features are switched on Packaged installers for Windows, Debian, RPM distributions and Docker	Covers stock, quotes, invoicing, dunning and accounting preparation Supports ZUGFeRD 2.x electronic invoices
Broad scope means setup takes time to fit a specific business Some add-ons in the marketplace are paid	Aimed at German-speaking businesses and German accounting rules Requires running your own server or paying a hosting partner
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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