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Infor CloudSuite vs Odoo Inventory

Infor CloudSuite logo

Infor CloudSuite

Software

Industry-specific cloud ERP solutions

From
$2500/month
Rated
-
Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Software

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: Infor CloudSuite no price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form; 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: Infor CloudSuite covers Financial management, Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Infor CloudSuite and Odoo Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where Infor CloudSuite and Odoo Inventory differ
AttributeInfor CloudSuiteOdoo Inventory
Starting price$2500/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloudWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise
Founded20022005

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 Infor CloudSuite

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain management
  • Procurement
  • Human resources
  • Infor Insights
  • Third-party systems
  • REST APIs
  • Cloud-based platforms

Only in Odoo Inventory

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

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Infor CloudSuite

  • Industry specific cloud ERP for manufacturing, distribution and healthcarenot Odoo Inventory
  • Replacing on premises ERP with a hosted suite on AWSnot Odoo Inventory
  • Integrating ERP functions with third party systems through the Infor Industry Cloud Platformnot Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

Infor CloudSuite

  • No price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form
  • Infor Velocity Suite is advertised as one flat fee but no amount is published
  • CloudSuite runs on Amazon Web Services only, with no other cloud or on premises option stated on the page
  • Functionality is packaged as industry specific CloudSuites rather than one general ERP product

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

Infor CloudSuite

$2500/month
  • Core Suite$2500/month
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain
    • Manufacturing
  • Complete Suite$4500/month
    • All modules
    • Advanced analytics
    • AI capabilities

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 Infor CloudSuite if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud.
  • You also want supply chain 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 barcode scanning.

Questions people ask

Is Infor CloudSuite or Odoo Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Infor CloudSuite starts at $2500/month and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Infor CloudSuite or Odoo Inventory?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2500/month for Infor CloudSuite and Free for Odoo Inventory.
Does Infor CloudSuite or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
Infor CloudSuite runs on Cloud. 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. Infor CloudSuite starts at $2500/month.
What is Infor CloudSuite best used for?
Infor CloudSuite is most often used for industry specific cloud erp for manufacturing, distribution and healthcare, replacing on premises erp with a hosted suite on aws, integrating erp functions with third party systems through the infor industry cloud platform. Of those, industry specific cloud erp for manufacturing, distribution and healthcare and replacing on premises erp with a hosted suite on aws are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Infor CloudSuite do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
Infor CloudSuite covers Financial management, Supply chain management, Procurement, Human resources. Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Both handle Manufacturing, Web support.

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