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ERPNext vs Odoo

ERPNext logo

ERPNext

Inventory

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Odoo logo

Odoo

ERP

Open-source ERP and CRM suite for all business needs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ERPNext the software is AGPL-3.0 licensed, which imposes source disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it; Odoo the free plan is limited to one app, so any second module moves the whole account to a paid per user plan
  • They diverge on capability: ERPNext covers Manufacturing, Odoo covers Sales management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ERPNext and Odoo actually diverge.

Attributes where ERPNext and Odoo differ
AttributeERPNextOdoo
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile
CategoryInventoryERP
Founded20142002

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

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 ERPNext

  • Manufacturing
  • Human Resources
  • Email systems
  • Custom extensions
  • Third-party APIs
  • User role management
  • Data encryption
  • Permission control

Only in Odoo

  • Sales management
  • Project management
  • E-commerce
  • Email marketing
  • Shipping providers
  • User roles and permissions
  • Data backup
  • GDPR compliant

Both cover

  • Accounting
  • Inventory
  • CRM
  • Payment gateways
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ERPNext

  • Enterprise resource planning for small to medium businessesnot Odoo
  • Accounting and financial managementnot Odoo
  • Inventory and stock managementnot Odoo
  • Supply chain managementnot Odoo

Odoo

  • Running ERP, CRM, inventory and accounting from one integrated suitenot ERPNext
  • Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot ERPNext

Where each one falls short

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

ERPNext

  • The software is AGPL-3.0 licensed, which imposes source disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it
  • Managed hosting is priced per site and per server rather than per user, so a small team running several sites pays more than a large team on one
  • Dedicated server isolation and stronger reliability guarantees start at $125 a month
  • Self hosting is free but places upgrades, backups and availability entirely on the operator

Odoo

  • The free plan is limited to one app, so any second module moves the whole account to a paid per user plan
  • Standard runs $13.50 to $16.90 per user per month and Custom $20.40 to $25.50, both quoted with a yearly discount applied
  • Implementation services and custom development are not included in any plan
  • Odoo.sh hosting is required for custom modules and is charged separately from the subscription
  • SMS credits and AI scanning are billed on top of the per user price

Pricing, plan by plan

ERPNext

Free
  • Community EditionFree
  • Frappe Cloud Starter$14/month
  • Frappe Cloud Standard$50/month
  • Frappe Cloud Professional$100/month

Odoo

Free
  • One App FreeFree
    • Unlimited users
    • One app included
    • Hosted on Odoo Online
  • Standard$13.5/month
    • All apps included
    • Odoo Online hosting
    • Unlimited support, hosting and maintenance
  • Custom$20.4/month
    • All apps, multi-company support
    • Odoo Studio access
    • External API access

Which should you pick?

Choose ERPNext if

  • You need manufacturing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want human resources.
ERPNext review

Choose Odoo if

  • You need sales management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want project management.
Odoo review

Questions people ask

Is ERPNext or Odoo better?
Neither clearly leads. ERPNext starts at Free and Odoo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ERPNext or Odoo?
ERPNext starts at Free and Odoo at Free.
Does ERPNext or Odoo run on more platforms?
ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile.
Can I use ERPNext for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ERPNext best used for?
ERPNext is most often used for enterprise resource planning for small to medium businesses, accounting and financial management, inventory and stock management, supply chain management. Of those, enterprise resource planning for small to medium businesses and accounting and financial management are not what Odoo is typically brought in for.
What can ERPNext do that Odoo cannot?
ERPNext covers Manufacturing, Human Resources, Email systems, Custom extensions. Odoo covers Sales management, Project management, E-commerce, Email marketing. Both handle Accounting, Inventory, CRM, Payment gateways.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ERPNext: Is ERPNext free?

Yes, ERPNext Community Edition is completely free and open source with no hidden paywalls. Everything is available to use, modify, or resell at no cost. Users can also access professional hosting through Frappe Cloud starting at USD$14 per month.

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Odoo: How much does Odoo cost per user?

Odoo pricing ranges from $0/month for one free app with unlimited users, to $13.50-$16.90/month per user for Standard, and $20.40-$25.50/month per user for Custom, depending on billing frequency (yearly vs monthly).

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ERPNext: What is Frappe Cloud pricing based on?

Frappe Cloud pricing is compute-based rather than per-user licensing. Costs range from USD$14 to USD$108 per month depending on resource needs. The pricing advantage is that hosting costs do not scale linearly with the number of users, unlike traditional per-seat SaaS models.

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Odoo: Is there a free Odoo plan?

Yes, Odoo offers a free plan that includes unlimited users for one app with hosting and support included on Odoo Online.

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Odoo: How does Odoo define a paying user?

A paying user is typically an employee who has access to the Odoo backend to create, view, or edit documents. Customers and suppliers accessing portals are free users and do not count toward the seat limit.

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Odoo: What is included in Odoo's Standard plan?

The Standard plan at $13.50-$16.90/user/month includes all Odoo apps, hosting, unlimited support and maintenance, daily backups, 24/7 monitoring and security, and free eLearning platform access.

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