Odoo review

Odoo is the best value route to a full ERP for a company that wants accounting, stock, sales and operations in one place without a six-figure project. Its Standard and Custom plans include every app for a single per-user fee, from accounting and inventory to CRM, point of sale, HR, project and manufacturing. Odoo Online hosting, daily backups on two continents, upgrades and email support are part of the subscription. The free One App plan lets a team start with a single app, such as invoicing, for unlimited users and add the rest later. The limits show when you need to customize: Odoo Studio, multi-company and the external API are on the Custom plan, and custom code requires Odoo.sh hosting, which is billed separately. Odoo's US price did not display in USD from our location, so check the pricing page in your region, and note that the advertised discount lasts 12 months.

Who it is for

Small and midsize companies that want every business app in one subscription at a low per-user cost.

Price

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Key features

• Accounting, inventory, sales, CRM, manufacturing, HR and project apps under one licence
• Free One App plan with unlimited users
• Hosting, backups, upgrades and support included in Odoo Online plans
• Odoo Studio, multi-company and external API on the Custom plan
• On-premise or Odoo.sh hosting on the Custom plan

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: All apps included for a single per-user fee on paid plans
• Strength: Permanent free plan for one app with unlimited users
• Strength: Upgrades included at no extra fee
• Weakness: Studio customization, multi-company and API access need the Custom plan
• Weakness: Custom code needs Odoo.sh hosting at extra cost
• Weakness: The advertised discount applies for 12 months only

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, one app with unlimited users
• Paid plans: Standard and Custom, both with all apps
• Support: Email support 24/5 in English, French, Spanish or Dutch

Where it ranks

Odoo is No. 2 in our Best ERP Software verdict.