Odoo
All-in-one open-source ERP that grows with you
Odoo is a modular, open-source ERP that has evolved into one of the most popular SME platforms globally, covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing, CRM, HR, e-commerce, and project management under one roof. Its pricing model is disruptive — you pay per app rather than a monolithic ERP licence — making it affordable for businesses of almost any size. The platform is backed by a large global community and an implementation partner network spanning 80+ countries.
Ideal for growing SMEs (20–200 staff) wanting a complete ERP without enterprise price tags.
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Typical scores for this vendor when matched against similar business profiles. Your actual score will vary based on your specific requirements.
Full GL, AP/AR, multi-currency, multi-country VAT/GST/sales-tax support
Multi-warehouse, serial/lot tracking, routes, 3PL integration
MRP, BoM, work orders, quality checks, PLM available
Good standard dashboards; Odoo Studio and third-party BI for advanced needs
REST API, OCA community modules, native e-commerce integration
VAT/GST/sales-tax well covered via regional apps; payroll typically requires a local partner module (OCA or custom)
Scales well to enterprise; large deployments (500+ users) exist globally
Common Questions
Is Odoo available globally?
Yes. Odoo has a large global partner network across 80+ countries and handles multi-currency and standard accounting requirements well. Payroll localisation varies by market — most implementations use a third-party payroll connector or Odoo's native payroll module configured by a local partner. Check the Odoo partner directory for implementation partners in your region.
What is the difference between Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise?
Community is the free, open-source version — it covers core modules but lacks some features (full accounting, helpdesk, marketing automation, e-signing) and the Odoo.sh managed hosting option. Enterprise adds these features plus Odoo's official support and is licensed per user per app. Most businesses opt for Enterprise once they move beyond basic accounting and inventory.
How long does an Odoo implementation take?
For a basic accounting and inventory implementation: 2–3 months. A full implementation covering manufacturing, HR, CRM, and e-commerce typically takes 4–9 months depending on customisation requirements and data migration complexity. Regional implementations generally track these global averages.
Can Odoo handle manufacturing?
Yes — Odoo's Manufacturing module (MRP) is one of its strongest. It supports bills of materials, multi-level BoMs, work orders, work centres, capacity planning, and quality control. For discrete manufacturing SMEs, Odoo is one of the most cost-effective platforms available.
How does Odoo pricing work?
Odoo charges per user per app per month. In practice, most businesses end up using 3–6 apps (Accounting, Inventory, Purchase, Sales, Manufacturing, HR), which drives the total cost. A 20-user business using 5 apps would pay roughly $300–$700/month in licence fees, plus hosting if not self-hosted.
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