ERP · head to head
Focus Softnet vs Odoo
The short version
- Only Odoo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Focus Softnet no specific pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website; 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: Focus Softnet covers Financial management, Odoo covers Sales management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focus Softnet and Odoo actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focus Softnet | Odoo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Cloud, Web, Mobile | Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1994 | 2002 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).
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 Focus Softnet
- Financial management
- GST compliance
- Reporting
- Local tax systems
- REST APIs
- Third-party systems
- Cloud platforms
- Data encryption
Only in Odoo
- Sales management
- Accounting
- Project management
- E-commerce
- Email marketing
- Payment gateways
- Shipping providers
- User roles and permissions
Both cover
- Inventory
- CRM
- Cloud support
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focus Softnet
- Cloud ERP covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assetsnot Odoo
- Customer relationship management and lead nurturingnot Odoo
- Human capital management including employee data and payrollnot Odoo
- Industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant managementnot Odoo
Odoo
- Running ERP, CRM, inventory and accounting from one integrated suitenot Focus Softnet
- Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot Focus Softnet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Focus Softnet
- No specific pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website
- Requires direct contact and free demo request to obtain pricing information
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
Focus Softnet
$300/month- Starter$300/month
- Core ERP modules
- Financial management
- GST compliance
- Professional$700/month
- All modules
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
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 Focus Softnet if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want gst compliance.
Choose Odoo if
- You need sales management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile.
- You also want accounting.
Questions people ask
- Is Focus Softnet or Odoo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focus Softnet starts at $300/month and Odoo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focus Softnet or Odoo?
- Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for Focus Softnet and Free for Odoo.
- Does Focus Softnet or Odoo run on more platforms?
- Focus Softnet runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Odoo for free?
- Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Focus Softnet starts at $300/month.
- What is Focus Softnet best used for?
- Focus Softnet is most often used for cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets, customer relationship management and lead nurturing, human capital management including employee data and payroll, industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant management. Of those, cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets and customer relationship management and lead nurturing are not what Odoo is typically brought in for.
- What can Focus Softnet do that Odoo cannot?
- Focus Softnet covers Financial management, GST compliance, Reporting, Local tax systems. Odoo covers Sales management, Accounting, Project management, E-commerce. Both handle Inventory, CRM, Cloud support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Focus Softnet: What is Focus Softnet's pricing model?
Focus Softnet operates a cloud-hosted, mobile-ready SaaS subscription model, but specific pricing structures are not published on their public website.
SourceOdoo: 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).
SourceFocus Softnet: How can I get Focus Softnet pricing information?
Pricing inquiries require direct contact with their sales team. Contact them at [email protected] or call +91 40 4035 3535 to request a free demo.
SourceOdoo: 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.
SourceOdoo: 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.
SourceOdoo: 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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