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Migrating from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Dolibarr

From a Microsoft cloud ERP to a European open-source ERP. We support companies that want to regain control over their costs, their data and their technical independence.

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Why consider leaving Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a family of cloud products (Business Central, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, etc.) integrated with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It is a powerful offering whose cost, complexity and vendor dependency can pose problems for an SME seeking more simplicity and control.

Per-user pricing that adds up

Dynamics 365 is billed per user per month, with prices typically between €60 and €200 depending on the module (Business Central, Finance, Sales, etc.). For an SME of 20 users on several modules, the annual cost can quickly reach tens of thousands of euros.

Locked into the Microsoft cloud

Dynamics 365 is cloud-only. Your data is hosted on Azure at Microsoft, with no possibility of self-hosting. This dependency raises questions of digital sovereignty and business continuity in case of Microsoft policy changes.

Mandatory interconnected ecosystem

Dynamics 365 is designed to work with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure and other Microsoft products. If you want to fully leverage the features, you end up paying several Microsoft licenses simultaneously.

Customization complexity

Dynamics 365 customizations go through Power Platform, AL extensions, or .NET development. These skills are rare and expensive, and developments made on one version may require rework during major updates imposed by Microsoft.

Dependency on a Microsoft partner

Implementation and maintenance generally go through a certified Microsoft partner. Rates are aligned with the large enterprise market, even for an SME. Dolibarr lets you freely choose any integrator.

What you gain by moving to Dolibarr

Migrating from Dynamics 365 to Dolibarr is a strong strategic choice: you regain full control over your tool, your data and your budget. For a European SME, the benefits are numerous.

No per-user billing

Dolibarr does not bill per user. You pay for hosting, integration and maintenance, and these costs do not grow proportionally with your team size. Savings over 3-5 years are usually very significant.

Data sovereignty

You can host Dolibarr on your own server, on a European host, or on the Dolicraft cloud in Luxembourg. Your data remains under your legal and physical control, in Europe.

Independence from the Microsoft ecosystem

Dolibarr works independently of Microsoft 365. You can use Google Workspace, LibreOffice, or any other office suite. No forced coupling with other licenses.

Standard technical stack

PHP and MySQL are widely known technologies. Finding a developer, a host or an occasional provider is much simpler than with the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem.

Adapted to the European pace

Dolibarr evolves at the community's pace, without forced migrations imposed by a vendor. You decide when to update and can stay on a stable version as long as necessary.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 vs Dolibarr: fact-based comparison

Comparison based on publicly available information as of April 10, 2026. Dynamics 365 groups several products (Business Central, Finance, Sales, etc.) with varying scopes.

Feature	Microsoft Dynamics 365	Dolibarr
License type	Proprietary cloud	Open source (GPLv3+)
Pricing	Per user per module (€60-200/month)	No per-user billing
Hosting	Azure only	Free (self, managed cloud, on-premise)
Data sovereignty	Microsoft Azure	Your choice (Europe possible)
Microsoft 365 integration	Native and deep	Via REST API
Functional scope	Very broad (finance, sales, service, marketing)	SME ERP/CRM + industry modules
Power Platform / automation	Native	Via API / triggers / modules
Updates	Forced (Microsoft schedule)	At your own pace
Customization	AL, Power Platform, .NET	PHP modules, hooks, API
Partner ecosystem	Certified Microsoft partners	Independent integrators
5-year total cost	High	Moderate
Vendor dependency	Strong	Low

How your migration from Dynamics 365 works

Migrating from Dynamics 365 is a significant project because the tool is often deeply integrated with your Microsoft ecosystem. Our approach starts by identifying couplings and planning their replacement.

1. Audit of your Dynamics environment
2 to 3 weeks
We analyze which Dynamics 365 modules you use (Business Central, Sales, Customer Service, etc.), how they are integrated with Microsoft 365/Azure/Power Platform, and which customizations are in place. We identify dependencies to manage.
2. Dolibarr configuration
2 weeks
Installation of a Dolibarr instance with modules equivalent to your Dynamics scope. Configuration of chart of accounts, taxes, currencies and users. Setup of connectors to the tools you keep.
3. Data transfer
3 to 6 weeks
Export from Dynamics 365 via Dataverse APIs or Excel/CSV export depending on volume: accounts, contacts, products, transactions, accounting entries. Transformation and import into Dolibarr.
4. Integration replacement
2 to 3 weeks
Native integrations with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel) must be replaced with equivalent solutions (webmail, IMAP, REST API, CSV exports). We identify critical points during the audit and prepare replacements.
5. Go-live and license termination
Ongoing support
Scheduled switch, termination of Dynamics 365 licenses at contract expiry. Enhanced support during the first 2-3 months to absorb adjustments.

Frequently asked questions

For a classic European SME (sales management, accounting, inventory, basic CRM), yes, Dolibarr covers that scope. For very extensive needs in Power Platform automation, complex Power BI reporting, or deep integrations with other Microsoft tools, the analysis must be deeper. We are transparent during the audit.

Dolibarr offers a native CRM module covering essential functions: leads, opportunities, sales actions, pipeline, customer history. The level of sophistication is lower than Dynamics 365 Sales but sufficient for most SMEs. For advanced CRM needs, complementary modules exist.

Yes. Dataverse (the Dynamics 365 database) exposes REST and OData APIs allowing extraction of all your entities. We use these APIs to extract data, then transform to the Dolibarr model. Accounting transfer goes through standard exports.

We coordinate the migration with your Dynamics 365 subscription deadlines to avoid paying twice. The Microsoft subscription can generally be terminated at the end of the contractual period without penalty.

For an SME of 20-50 users on Business Central + Sales, expect a 3 to 6 month project. The initial investment is significant but savings on Dynamics licenses start immediately. ROI is usually reached within 12 to 18 months.

Yes, absolutely. Leaving Dynamics 365 does not mean leaving the entire Microsoft ecosystem. You can keep Microsoft 365 for office and collaboration, and use Dolibarr only for ERP. Interoperability goes through standard exports and APIs.

Not necessarily. A managed European hosting like the one offered by Dolicraft (Luxembourg) offers GDPR guarantees, data localization in Europe and professional resilience. For many SMEs, this is actually more reassuring than hosting on a US hyperscaler cloud.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 and associated trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The comparisons shown on this page are based on publicly available information as of April 10, 2026 and may no longer reflect the current state of the referenced products. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the vendors' official websites. This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice or an exhaustive comparison.