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DEAR Inventory vs Odoo Inventory

DEAR Inventory logo

DEAR Inventory

Software

Complete inventory and order management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: DEAR Inventory dEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator; 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: DEAR Inventory covers Purchase orders, Odoo Inventory covers Barcode scanning.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DEAR Inventory and Odoo Inventory differ
AttributeDEAR InventoryOdoo Inventory
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise
Founded20132005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 DEAR Inventory

  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Cloud-based support

Only in Odoo Inventory

  • Barcode scanning
  • Multi-warehouse
  • Automated replenishment
  • Odoo ERP modules
  • E-commerce
  • Cloud/On-premise support

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting
  • Web support
  • Mobile app support

What people use each for

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

DEAR Inventory

  • Manufacturing managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Order processingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Stock controlnot Odoo Inventory
  • Financial integrationnot Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

DEAR Inventory

  • DEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator

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

DEAR Inventory

On request
  • Standard$249/month
    • Core features
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$449/month
    • Advanced manufacturing
    • 10 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$849/month
    • Full features
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated 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 DEAR Inventory if

  • You need purchase orders.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want sales orders.
DEAR Inventory review

Choose Odoo Inventory if

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

Questions people ask

Is DEAR Inventory or Odoo Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Inventory starts at On request and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Inventory or Odoo Inventory?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DEAR Inventory and Free for Odoo Inventory.
Does DEAR Inventory or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DEAR Inventory starts at On request.
What is DEAR Inventory best used for?
DEAR Inventory is most often used for manufacturing management, order processing, stock control, financial integration. Of those, manufacturing management and order processing are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Inventory do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
DEAR Inventory covers Purchase orders, Sales orders, Xero, QuickBooks. Odoo Inventory covers Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment, Odoo ERP modules. Both handle Inventory management, Manufacturing, Accounting, Web support.
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