Inventory Management · head to head
inFlow vs Odoo Inventory
inFlow
Inventory Management
Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses
- From
- $129/month
- Rated
- -
Odoo Inventory
Inventory Management
Open source inventory management module
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; Odoo Inventory the One App Free plan covers a single app, so using Inventory alongside another Odoo app moves the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: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which inFlow and Odoo Inventory actually diverge.
| Attribute | inFlow | Odoo Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $129/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app | Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise |
| Founded | 2003 | 2005 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).
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 inFlow
- Easy inventory tracking
- Purchase order management
- Sales order management
- Low stock alerts
- Integration with accounting software
- Email integration
- Shopify
- Desktop support
Only in Odoo Inventory
- Inventory management
- Multi-warehouse
- Automated replenishment
- Odoo ERP modules
- E-commerce
- Manufacturing
- Accounting
- Web support
Both cover
- Barcode scanning
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
inFlow
- Simple inventory trackingnot Odoo Inventory
- Order managementnot Odoo Inventory
- Purchase controlnot Odoo Inventory
- Stock alertsnot Odoo Inventory
Odoo Inventory
- Tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locationsnot inFlow
- Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot inFlow
- Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot inFlow
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
inFlow
- User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
- Customization options are limited with flaky screen customization functionality
- Poor performance with large or complex inventories
- Limited supply chain management features; focuses primarily on retail side
- Basic plan has limited reporting options requiring upgrades for more reports
- QuickBooks integration reported as problematic by users
- BOM costing does not automatically update when raw part costs change
- Audit trail limited to name and date, becoming insufficient as companies grow
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
inFlow
$129/month- Entrepreneur$129/month
- 2 team members
- 1 integration
- 1,200 sales orders per year
- Small Business$349/month
- 5 team members
- 3 integrations
- 12,000 sales orders per year
- Mid-Size$699/month
- 10 team members
- 5 integrations
- Unlimited sales orders
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 inFlow if
- You need easy inventory tracking.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
- You also want purchase order management.
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 multi-warehouse.
Questions people ask
- Is inFlow or Odoo Inventory better?
- Neither clearly leads. inFlow starts at $129/month and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, inFlow or Odoo Inventory?
- Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $129/month for inFlow and Free for Odoo Inventory.
- Does inFlow or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
- inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app. 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. inFlow starts at $129/month.
- What is inFlow best used for?
- inFlow is most often used for simple inventory tracking, order management, purchase control, stock alerts. Of those, simple inventory tracking and order management are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
- What can inFlow do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
- inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment, Odoo ERP modules. Both handle Barcode scanning.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
inFlow: What team member limits does each inFlow plan include?
Entrepreneur plan includes 2 team members (annual billing USD 129/month), Small Business includes 5 team members (USD 349/month), and Mid-Size includes 10 team members (USD 699/month). Additional users cost USD 29-49/month.
SourceinFlow: Does inFlow include manufacturing features?
Yes. inFlow offers separate Manufacturing plans (Startup, Growth, Scale) with assembly and kit creation for product variants, starting at USD 179/month (annual billing).
SourceinFlow: How many integrations does each plan support?
Entrepreneur plan includes 1 integration, Small Business includes 3 integrations, and Mid-Size includes 5 integrations. Enterprise plan supports unlimited integrations.
SourceinFlow: Is there a free trial available?
Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.
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