ERP migration

Migrate from Industry Software to Dolibarr ERP

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Industry Software and Dolibarr ERP. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Dolibarr ERP.

Industry Software logo

Industry Software

Source

Dolibarr ERP

Destination

Dolibarr ERP logo

Compatibility

92%

11 of 12

objects map 1:1 between Industry Software and Dolibarr ERP.

Complexity

CModerate

Timeline

2-4 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Industry Software to Dolibarr is a structural migration from a vertical-market Tier 3 ERP into an open-source modular platform designed for small companies and mid-size businesses. Industry Software stores its core business data—Customers, Vendors, AP/AR open items, Inventory, and Chart of Accounts—within a narrow vertical that constrains scalability outside its target industry. Dolibarr exposes these same entities as independent modules (ThirdParty, Product, Facture, Bank Account, Accounting) that can be enabled or disabled per business need. We extract data from Industry Software via the reduced API surface common to Tier 3 platforms or through direct database export if the API does not expose historical transactional records, transform field names and data types to match Dolibarr's schema, and load via batch CSV through Dolibarr's native Import module. We flag custom fields that have no Dolibarr equivalent and deliver a written inventory of Industry Software workflows, custom reports, and any automated routines for the customer's admin to rebuild in Dolibarr's built-in workflow engine or external tools.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

Industry Software logo

Industry Software

What's pushing teams away

  • No published pricing or tier structure forces every prospect into sales-led evaluation with no quick way to benchmark TCO against industry alternatives.
  • Independent third-party reviews are scarce — claimed Capterra/G2/Software Connect 5/5 ratings and Gartner Leader 2024 status are not corroborated by accessible review counts on the actual platforms, which undermines diligence for risk-averse buyers.
  • The very breadth that attracts vertical buyers (300+ modules across 10+ product brands like Nexus, Pulse, Vault, Harmony, Guardian, Blueprint, Hive, Origin, Sentinel, Efficient) creates a sprawling product taxonomy that requires significant vendor handholding to navigate during implementation.
  • No public REST API surface, OpenAPI spec, or developer portal is exposed on the marketing site — integration depth beyond the bundled 200+ connectors must be negotiated with the vendor rather than self-served.
  • Customer success stories on the homepage are signed only by generic role/company labels ('VP of Operations, Global Manufacturing Inc.') rather than named customers, which raises validation concerns versus competitors that publish full case studies.

Choosing

Dolibarr ERP logo

Dolibarr ERP

What's pulling them in

  • Free open-source core with no per-user license fee makes it the lowest-cost entry point for small teams needing ERP and CRM in one package.
  • Self-hosted deployment gives full data ownership and eliminates vendor lock-in, especially attractive to businesses with compliance requirements.
  • Modular architecture means teams enable only the features they use, keeping the interface uncluttered and reducing learning curve.
  • Fast installation with no technical knowledge required — one reviewer set up multiple businesses in minutes using their own hosting.
  • Active community forum and marketplace of third-party add-ons provide support and extension options without mandatory subscription costs.

Object mapping

How Industry Software objects map to Dolibarr ERP

Each row shows how a Industry Software object lands in Dolibarr ERP, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

Industry Software

Customer / Account

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

ThirdParty (Client type)

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software Customer records map to Dolibarr ThirdParty objects with the Client checkbox enabled. The Industry Software customer code becomes the ThirdParty code field for dedupe. Address, phone, email, and payment terms migrate to ThirdParty fields. If Industry Software stores multiple contacts per customer, additional contacts migrate as Dolibarr Contact objects linked to the parent ThirdParty via the contact type field.

Industry Software

Vendor / Supplier

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

ThirdParty (Supplier type)

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software Vendor records map to Dolibarr ThirdParty objects with the Supplier checkbox enabled. Vendor code, address, and payment terms migrate directly. If Industry Software uses separate contact records for vendors, these map to Dolibarr Contact objects linked to the supplier ThirdParty. Vendor-specific fields such as tax ID or DUNS number migrate to the ThirdParty extra fields if the DoliStore对应的module is enabled.

Industry Software

Product / SKU

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Product

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software product and SKU records map to Dolibarr Product objects. Product type (stockable, service, inventory) maps from the Industry Software inventory flag. Unit of measure, barcodes, and warehouse assignment migrate to Dolibarr Product fields and MultiPrice module if multiple price lists exist. Cost price and sales price migrate to the Product cost and selling price fields.

Industry Software

Inventory / Stock

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Stock (Warehouse module)

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software inventory levels per warehouse map to Dolibarr Stock records under the Warehouse module. Warehouse location in Industry Software becomes a Dolibarr Warehouse. Stock quantities per product per warehouse migrate as Stock Movement records linked to the product and warehouse. Valuation methods differ between platforms; Dolibarr uses average weighted cost or PMP, which we align with during scoping if the customer requires cost-of-goods-sold accuracy.

Industry Software

Open AP / Vendor Invoice

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Supplier Invoice (FactureFournisseur)

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software open Accounts Payable records map to Dolibarr Supplier Invoice objects in draft or unpaid status. The invoice number, vendor reference, due date, amount, and line items migrate. Payment terms from the Vendor record carry forward. We flag any partially paid invoices that require allocation of partial payments, as Dolibarr handles partial payments at the payment register level rather than at the invoice level.

Industry Software

Open AR / Customer Invoice

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Customer Invoice (Facture)

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software open Accounts Receivable records map to Dolibarr Customer Invoice objects in draft or unpaid status. Invoice number, customer reference, due date, amount, and line items migrate. Payment terms from the Customer record carry forward. Historical paid invoices are migrated as closed invoices only if the customer requests full transactional history; otherwise, we migrate open AR items only and archive closed history in CSV format.

Industry Software

Chart of Accounts

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Account (Accounting module)

1:1
Mapping required

Industry Software Chart of Accounts records map to Dolibarr Accounting Account entries under the Accounting module. Account number, name, and type (asset, liability, equity, income, expense) migrate to Dolibarr's PlanComptable-compatible account records. If Industry Software uses a non-standard account code structure, we apply a transformation during load to match the target accounting chart. Account validation rules in Dolibarr are reviewed post-migration to ensure debit/credit direction aligns with the original system's logic.

Industry Software

Payments Received

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Bank Account + Payment

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software customer payment records map to Dolibarr Payment objects linked to the corresponding Customer Invoice. The payment date, amount, and payment method (cash, check, bank transfer) migrate. Each payment creates a Bank Account transaction record in Dolibarr for reconciliation. If Industry Software records partial payments against a single invoice, we create multiple payment records to match the granularity.

Industry Software

Payments Made

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Bank Account + Supplier Payment

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software vendor payment records map to Dolibarr Supplier Invoice Payment objects linked to the corresponding Supplier Invoice. The payment date, amount, and payment method migrate. Bank Account transaction records are created for each payment to support Dolibarr's bank reconciliation feature.

Industry Software

Industry-Specific Custom Fields

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Extra Fields (extrafields)

lossy
Fully supported

Industry Software custom fields tied to its vertical-specific modules may not have direct Dolibarr equivalents. We create Dolibarr extrafields on the corresponding standard objects (ThirdParty, Product, Facture) during the schema phase, using text, numeric, or select field types as appropriate. Fields with no viable mapping are flagged in the migration report and listed for the customer's admin to evaluate post-migration. Complex custom objects that exist only in the Industry Software vertical module are archived as CSV exports rather than migrated, as Dolibarr has no native custom object framework without third-party modules.

Industry Software

Sales Order

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Order (Commande client)

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software open sales orders map to Dolibarr Customer Orders. Order number, customer reference, order date, and line items migrate in draft status. If Industry Software tracks order status separately, we map to the equivalent Dolibarr order status (draft, validated, in progress, shipped, closed). Completed orders are migrated as closed orders only if transactional history carryover is requested during scoping.

Industry Software

Purchase Order

maps to

Dolibarr ERP

Supplier Order (Commande fournisseur)

1:1
Fully supported

Industry Software open purchase orders map to Dolibarr Supplier Orders. PO number, vendor reference, order date, and line items migrate in draft status. Status mapping mirrors the customer order logic. Completed purchase orders are migrated as closed records only if explicitly requested.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

Industry Software logo

Industry Software gotchas

High

Module mix per tenant determines what is actually migratable

High

No published API surface forces integration handshakes with the vendor

Medium

Public review counts do not corroborate claimed leadership status

Medium

Compliance-overlay configurations (DCAA, HIPAA) carry hidden field dependencies

Dolibarr ERP logo

Dolibarr ERP gotchas

High

Foreign key constraint errors on cross-distribution database restore

High

SQL injection vulnerabilities in version 9.0.1

Medium

Custom fields stored as JSON in extraoptions require field-by-field deserialization

Medium

Decimal precision and rounding configuration affects price fields

Low

No native iOS/Android app forces reliance on browser

Pair-specific challenges

  • Industry Software custom fields may have no Dolibarr equivalent

    Industry Software's vertical-market data model embeds industry-specific fields directly in its core tables. Many of these fields reflect workflows or data points specific to the source vertical that have no counterpart in Dolibarr's standard object schema. We create Dolibarr extrafields where the data type maps cleanly (text to text, number to numeric), but fields with picklist constraints, cross-object lookups, or complex calculated values are flagged and archived as CSV rather than migrated. Complex vertical-specific custom objects from Industry Software that have no Dolibarr equivalent are outside migration scope and are documented for the customer's admin to assess in the post-migration report.

  • Direct database export may be required if the Industry Software API does not expose all data

    Tier 3 ERPs like Industry Software commonly expose a reduced API surface compared to enterprise platforms. The API may support current record retrieval but not historical transactional data, custom field exports, or open item queries. We assess the API coverage during discovery. If the API does not expose the required data, we negotiate direct database export access with the customer's IT team, applying field-level transforms in our staging environment before loading into Dolibarr. This extends the discovery and planning phase by one to two weeks and may affect pricing if database schema documentation is not available.

  • Open AP/AR carryover requires careful reconciliation of partial payments and credit memos

    Industry Software open Accounts Payable and Receivable items often include partial payments, credit memos, and prepayment applications that are not straightforward to carry into Dolibarr's invoice-and-payment model. Dolibarr handles partial payments at the payment registration level rather than as line-level adjustments. We map each open invoice to a draft Dolibarr invoice, each partial payment to a payment record linked to the invoice, and each credit memo to a negative-line invoice or down payment record. The customer must approve the reconciliation rules before production migration runs. Incorrectly mapped partial payments result in open items that do not close after the customer records the payment.

  • Dolibarr Import module performance degrades with large CSV files

    Dolibarr's native Import module loads one CSV file at a time per object type with predefined import profiles. Files exceeding 10,000 rows can cause PHP memory exhaustion or timeout errors depending on the hosting environment. We split large exports into chunked CSV files, validate each chunk against Dolibarr's field requirements before import, and run imports during off-peak hours on the destination instance. If the customer uses Dolibarr cloud hosting, we coordinate chunk size with the hosting provider to avoid throttling. This adds processing time but prevents silent record drops during import.

  • Industry Software reports and custom templates do not migrate to Dolibarr

    Industry Software pre-built vertical reports and any custom document templates (invoice formats, purchase order layouts, statement templates) are tied to Industry Software's data model and cannot be imported into Dolibarr. We deliver a written inventory of every active Industry Software report and custom template as part of the post-migration handoff. The customer's admin rebuilds document templates using Dolibarr's built-in template editor or the DoliStore ODT/PDF template modules. Financial reports are recreated using Dolibarr's list exports and the customer's chosen BI tool connection.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Industry Software to Dolibarr ERP data migration

  1. Discovery and Industry Software module audit

    We audit the source Industry Software installation across all active modules (CRM, AP/AR, inventory, purchasing, accounting) and identify which modules are in production use versus licensed-but-disabled. We assess the API surface for each module, query record counts for third parties, products, open invoices, closed invoices, inventory levels, purchase orders, and sales orders, and identify custom fields embedded in Industry Software's database. If the API does not expose the required data, we request direct database read access and document the schema with the customer's IT team. The discovery output is a written migration scope specifying what migrates, what archives, what requires transformation, and what requires post-migration manual entry.

  2. Dolibarr environment preparation and module activation

    We review the target Dolibarr installation and recommend which modules to activate based on the Industry Software modules in scope. Common activation decisions include ThirdParty (always), Product (if inventory is in scope), Stock (if warehouse tracking is needed), Facture (for AP/AR), Banque (for bank reconciliation), and Accounting (for Chart of Accounts carryover). We validate the PHP version on the destination server against Dolibarr's requirements (Dolibarr 18+ requires PHP 8.1+) to prevent the 500 errors reported in community forums when an older PHP version is paired with a newer Dolibarr release. We apply any necessary PHP version changes before migration begins.

  3. Data extraction and transformation staging

    We extract data from Industry Software via API or direct database export into a staging environment. We run field-level transformation scripts that rename Industry Software field names to Dolibarr field names, map picklist values to Dolibarr's equivalent options, normalize date formats to YYYY-MM-DD, and apply any required data type conversions. We generate chunked CSV files per Dolibarr object type. Third parties are split into customer CSVs and supplier CSVs based on the Industry Software party type. Products and inventory are split per warehouse. We validate row counts and spot-check transformed records against source data before loading into Dolibarr.

  4. Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into a Dolibarr sandbox or a parallel installation using the same environment configuration as the production target. The customer reviews migrated records (third parties, products, invoices, inventory levels) and spot-checks 20-30 records against the Industry Software source. We reconcile record counts: customers in, suppliers in, products in, open AP invoices in, open AR invoices in, inventory levels in. Any mapping corrections and field transformation updates happen in this phase. The customer signs off on the sandbox migration before production migration is scheduled.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order. Third parties load first (without any dependent records). Products and warehouse definitions load second. Inventory stock levels load third, referencing the product and warehouse records created in step two. Open AP and AR invoices load fourth, referencing the corresponding supplier or customer third-party records. Payments load fifth, referencing the invoice records from step four. Chart of Accounts loads sixth. Sales and purchase orders load last. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report. We freeze Industry Software writes during the production migration window to prevent divergence between source and destination.

  6. Cutover, validation, and workflow handoff

    We run a final delta migration for any records created or modified in Industry Software during the production migration window. We verify open invoice totals in Dolibarr against the Industry Software open AP/AR aging report. We enable Dolibarr as the system of record and hand off to the customer's team. We deliver the Industry Software report and template inventory, the workflow and automation inventory (for the customer's admin to rebuild in Dolibarr's built-in workflow engine or external tools), and the open items reconciliation sign-off checklist. We provide a two-week post-migration support window to resolve any data discrepancies discovered during the first billing or purchasing cycle in Dolibarr.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

Industry Software logo

Industry Software

Source

Strengths

  • Modular catalog of 300+ modules letting buyers compose ERP + MES + QMS + WMS coverage from a single vendor.
  • Vertical configurations spanning manufacturing (MTS/MTO/ETO), distribution, construction, healthcare, government, automotive, aerospace, energy, agriculture, and retail.
  • Compliance-ready features including DCAA accounting for federal contractors and HIPAA controls for healthcare buyers.
  • Cloud delivery with bundled 200+ pre-built connectors for common finance, BI, and operational systems.
  • Pre-built capabilities including RFID and barcode scanning, OEE and run-time tracking, production scheduling, and inventory traceability for asset-intensive operations.

Weaknesses

  • No published pricing, tier table, or per-module rate on the vendor site — every prospect must enter sales-led evaluation.
  • Claimed third-party validations (Capterra/G2/Software Connect 5/5, Gartner Leader 2024) are not easily corroborated through accessible review counts.
  • No public REST API spec, developer portal, or OpenAPI documentation exposed on the marketing site.
  • Sprawling product taxonomy (10+ named product brands across 300+ modules) requires significant vendor handholding to scope correctly.
  • Homepage case studies cite generic role/company labels rather than named customers, weakening peer validation versus competitors that publish full case studies.
Dolibarr ERP logo

Dolibarr ERP

Destination

Strengths

  • Free core software with AGPL license and no per-user mandatory fee for self-hosted deployments.
  • Modular architecture lets teams activate only needed features, keeping the interface focused and the database lean.
  • Self-hosted option provides full data sovereignty and avoids recurring SaaS subscription costs.
  • Built-in CSV/Excel import and export wizard with saved profiles simplifies recurring data operations.
  • Low-code Module Builder allows functional extensions without writing PHP code.

Weaknesses

  • No native documented REST API for programmatic bulk operations — all migrations depend on the import/export wizard or direct database access.
  • Reporting and analytics are weak without paid add-ons, and built-in charts are limited compared to modern SaaS platforms.
  • UI design is described as dated by multiple reviewers, with infrequent visual updates to the default theme.
  • Community-only support for self-hosted deployments means no SLA or guaranteed response time for issues.
  • Security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-5314, CVE-2024-5315) in version 9.0.1 with no immediate patch reported.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Moderate ERP migration. 8 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

C

Overall complexity

Moderate migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Industry Software and Dolibarr ERP.

  • Object compatibility

    D

    8 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    Industry Software: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    Industry Software doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

Estimator

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Most migrations land between two and four weeks for accounts with under 10,000 third parties, 5,000 products, and no open AP/AR item carryover. Migrations with full Chart of Accounts carryover, open AP/AR reconciliation across multiple vendors and customers, large inventory records (over 50,000 SKUs), or direct database export requirements move to six to ten weeks because of the additional discovery, schema documentation, and batch-chunking work required for Tier 3 ERP source systems.

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