Odoo Inventory review

Odoo Inventory brings warehouse features usually found in larger systems to a small business budget. Used on its own, the app is free with unlimited users, which makes it a strong starting point for a team that wants real stock control without a monthly fee. Replenishment can run on min-max rules, make to order or a master production schedule, and Odoo can propose or trigger purchase orders automatically and follow up with vendors. In the warehouse it supports push and pull rules, put-away strategies, and single, cluster, wave or batch picking, with a barcode scanner that works offline and reads GS1 codes. Valuation supports FIFO, average price, LIFO and standard price. The trade-off is setup effort: routes and rules take planning, and selling across marketplaces means adding other Odoo apps or connectors, which moves you onto a paid plan. Paid plan prices showed in euros from our location, so the USD price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Small warehouses with complex picking or routing needs, and businesses that want inventory to grow into a full ERP later.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Replenishment with min-max rules, make to order and automatic purchase orders
• Wave, cluster and batch picking strategies
• Barcode scanner that supports barcode, QR code and GS1 and works offline
• Serial numbers, lots, packaging and cycle counting
• FIFO, average, LIFO and standard price valuation

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One app is free forever with unlimited users
• Strength: Warehouse routing and picking depth beyond most small business tools
• Strength: Connects to Odoo Sales, Purchase, Accounting and Manufacturing
• Weakness: Setup of routes and rules takes more time than simpler tools
• Weakness: Multichannel marketplace sync depends on Odoo eCommerce or third-party apps
• Weakness: USD pricing for paid plans could not be confirmed from our location

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, one app with unlimited users
• Picking methods: Single, cluster, wave and batch
• Valuation methods: FIFO, average price, LIFO, standard price
• Users: 28 million according to Odoo

Where it ranks

Odoo Inventory is No. 4 in our Best Inventory Management Software verdict.