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ABC Inventory vs Odoo Inventory

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ABC Inventory

Software

Free inventory software for Windows

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ABC Inventory the free ABC Inventory edition is single user only; multi-user access requires the paid commercial Almyta Control System upgrade, per the vendor's own page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2024; Odoo Inventory the One App Free plan covers a single app, so using Inventory alongside another Odoo app moves the account onto a paid plan
  • They diverge on capability: ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ABC Inventory and Odoo Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where ABC Inventory and Odoo Inventory differ
AttributeABC InventoryOdoo Inventory
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows DesktopWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise
Founded19952005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ABC Inventory

  • Inventory tracking
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Multi-location
  • Excel export
  • Barcode printing
  • Label printing
  • Windows Desktop support

Only in Odoo Inventory

  • Inventory management
  • Barcode scanning
  • Multi-warehouse
  • Automated replenishment
  • Odoo ERP modules
  • E-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ABC Inventory

  • Desktop inventorynot Odoo Inventory
  • Order managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Purchasingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Stock controlnot Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory

  • Tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locationsnot ABC Inventory
  • Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot ABC Inventory
  • Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot ABC Inventory

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ABC Inventory

  • The free ABC Inventory edition is single user only; multi-user access requires the paid commercial Almyta Control System upgrade, per the vendor's own page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2024
  • The free licence excludes phone, email and online support, per the same capture of 20 November 2024

Odoo Inventory

  • The One App Free plan covers a single app, so using Inventory alongside another Odoo app moves the account onto a paid plan
  • The Standard plan at $16.90 per user per month is restricted to Odoo Online hosting
  • Odoo.sh and on premise hosting require the Custom plan at $25.50 per user per month
  • Odoo Studio, multi company management and external API access require the Custom plan
  • Billing is per user, defined as any employee with backend access to create, view or edit documents
  • The advertised discounted rates apply for the first 12 months, after which the list rates of $21.10 and $31.90 per user per month apply

Pricing, plan by plan

ABC Inventory

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full features
    • Single user
    • Basic support
  • Network$199/month
    • Multi-user
    • Network access
    • Priority support

Odoo Inventory

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Open source
    • Basic features
    • Community support
  • Standard$20/month
    • Full features
    • Hosting included
    • Email support
  • Custom$40/month
    • Customization
    • Studio access
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose ABC Inventory if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows Desktop.
  • You also want purchase orders.
ABC Inventory review

Choose Odoo Inventory if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise.
  • You also want barcode scanning.
Odoo Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is ABC Inventory or Odoo Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. ABC Inventory starts at Free and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ABC Inventory or Odoo Inventory?
ABC Inventory starts at Free and Odoo Inventory at Free.
Does ABC Inventory or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
ABC Inventory runs on Windows Desktop. Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise.
Can I use ABC Inventory for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ABC Inventory best used for?
ABC Inventory is most often used for desktop inventory, order management, purchasing, stock control. Of those, desktop inventory and order management are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can ABC Inventory do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Multi-location. Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment.
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