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Jonas Premier vs Odoo Inventory

Jonas Premier logo

Jonas Premier

Construction

Comprehensive ERP for construction and engineering companies

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Inventory

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: Jonas Premier priced per concurrent user license at $249/user/month (or $199/user/month on a longer term) as captured 2 February 2023, with a starting annual price of $30,000 for the higher tier; 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: Jonas Premier covers Project management, Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jonas Premier and Odoo Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where Jonas Premier and Odoo Inventory differ
AttributeJonas PremierOdoo Inventory
Starting price$500/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise
CategoryConstructionInventory
Founded19962005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Jonas Premier

  • Project management
  • Job costing
  • Estimating
  • Equipment tracking
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Microsoft 365
  • Procore

Only in Odoo Inventory

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

Both cover

  • Accounting
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Jonas Premier

  • Financial managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Job costingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Equipment trackingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Payrollnot Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

Jonas Premier

  • Priced per concurrent user license at $249/user/month (or $199/user/month on a longer term) as captured 2 February 2023, with a starting annual price of $30,000 for the higher tier

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

Jonas Premier

$500/month
  • Core$500/month
    • Project management
    • Accounting
    • Job costing
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Equipment management
    • Payroll integration
    • Advanced reporting

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 Jonas Premier if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want job costing.
Jonas Premier review

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.
Odoo Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is Jonas Premier or Odoo Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Jonas Premier starts at $500/month and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jonas Premier or Odoo Inventory?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for Jonas Premier and Free for Odoo Inventory.
Does Jonas Premier or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
Jonas Premier runs on Web, Windows. 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. Jonas Premier starts at $500/month.
What is Jonas Premier best used for?
Jonas Premier is most often used for financial management, job costing, equipment tracking, payroll. Of those, financial management and job costing are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Jonas Premier do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
Jonas Premier covers Project management, Job costing, Estimating, Equipment tracking. Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Both handle Accounting, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Odoo Inventory: How much does the Odoo Inventory app cost?

The Odoo Inventory app is free, forever, with unlimited users at no cost. Additional costs only apply if you install other applications in the Odoo suite.

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Odoo Inventory: Do I need to pay to use Odoo Inventory?

No, Odoo Inventory is completely free with no credit card required to start. The free trial and app remain free indefinitely.

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