Odoo ERP

Odoo ERP is a modular business software suite developed by Odoo S.A. Its applications share a common database, allowing organizations to connect finance, sales, inventory, manufacturing, customer management, projects, human resources and online commerce.

The product is available through Odoo Online, Odoo.sh and on-premise deployments. Odoo also publishes a Community edition and sells Enterprise services, hosting, support and additional applications.

Odoo includes applications for accounting, invoicing, CRM, sales, point of sale, subscriptions, rental, inventory, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, repairs and product lifecycle management.

Its service and productivity applications cover projects, timesheets, planning, field service, helpdesk, documents, e-signatures, spreadsheets, dashboards, knowledge management, calendar, appointments and team communication.

Odoo supports configurable workflows, automation rules, approval rules, custom fields, custom views, PDF reports, multi-company operations and webhooks. Its external JSON-2 API provides HTTP access to models and methods on eligible plans.

Odoo’s One App Free plan costs US$0 and supports one application with unlimited users on Odoo Online. The Standard plan starts at US$24.90 per user monthly with annual billing, or US$31.10 with monthly billing, and includes all applications on Odoo Online.

The Custom plan starts at US$49 per user monthly with annual billing, or US$61 with monthly billing. It adds Odoo Studio, multi-company features, external API access and deployment through Odoo Online, Odoo.sh or on-premise infrastructure.

Odoo offers a 15-day initial trial for a database. Hosting, maintenance and support are included in the listed Standard and Custom subscription plans. Implementation, customization and third-party services can create additional costs.

Pros:

• Broad application coverage within one connected platform.
• Flexible deployment through hosted, managed and self-hosted options.
• One-app free plan supports unlimited users.
• Extensible through Studio, modules, webhooks and external APIs.
• Mobile applications are available for Android and iOS.

Cons:

• Broad configuration options can make implementation technically demanding.
• External API access requires the Custom plan.
• Advanced customization may require developers or an Odoo partner.
• Pricing increases with user count and paid implementation work.
• Some integrations require separate configuration, credentials or third-party services.

Comparable products include ERPNext, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NetSuite, SAP Business One and Zoho One. ERPNext is another open-source ERP option. Business Central and SAP Business One target structured mid-market ERP deployments, while NetSuite focuses on cloud ERP and Zoho One combines business applications for smaller organizations.

Does Odoo have a free plan?

Yes. The One App Free plan provides one Odoo application for unlimited users on Odoo Online. Adding additional applications moves the database to a paid plan.

Does Odoo offer a free trial?

Odoo provides a 15-day initial trial for a database. The trial can include one or more applications selected during setup.

Which platforms support Odoo?

Odoo runs through web browsers and can be deployed online, through Odoo.sh or on company infrastructure. Official mobile applications are available for Android and iOS, and installation packages are provided for Windows and Linux environments.

Does Odoo provide an API?

Yes. Odoo 19 documents an external JSON-2 API using HTTP requests and bearer API keys. External API access is limited to the Custom plan. Older XML-RPC and JSON-RPC endpoints remain documented but are scheduled for removal in later releases.

What integrations does Odoo support?

Official documentation covers Gmail and Outlook plugins, Google Places, Google Translate, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, Unsplash, geolocation services and webhooks. Available connectors and configuration requirements vary by application and deployment.

Who is Odoo best suited for?

Odoo is best suited to organizations seeking one configurable system for several operational functions. Businesses should budget for process design, data migration, training and possible customization.