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Kingdee vs Odoo

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Kingdee

ERP

Cloud ERP for enterprises in Asia

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Odoo

ERP

Open-source ERP and CRM suite for all business needs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Odoo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kingdee no pricing published on website; quote-based model only; 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: Kingdee 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 Kingdee and Odoo actually diverge.

Attributes where Kingdee and Odoo differ
AttributeKingdeeOdoo
Starting price$300/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, HybridCloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile
Founded19932002

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 Kingdee

  • Financial management
  • Inventory management
  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Human resources
  • Chinese regulatory compliance
  • Local payment systems
  • Custom modules

Only in Odoo

  • Sales management
  • Inventory
  • Accounting
  • CRM
  • Project management
  • E-commerce
  • Email marketing
  • Payment gateways

Both cover

  • Cloud support
  • On-premise support

What people use each for

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

Kingdee

  • Enterprise resource planningnot Odoo
  • Financial management and accountingnot Odoo
  • Supply chain and operations managementnot Odoo

Odoo

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kingdee

  • No pricing published on website; quote-based model only
  • Requires contacting sales or requesting a demo for cost 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

Kingdee

$300/month
  • Core$300/month
    • Financial management
    • Inventory
    • Basic supply chain
  • Enterprise$800/month
    • Complete ERP
    • Manufacturing
    • Advanced analytics

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 Kingdee if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want inventory management.
Kingdee 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 inventory.
Odoo review

Questions people ask

Is Kingdee or Odoo better?
Neither clearly leads. Kingdee 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, Kingdee or Odoo?
Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for Kingdee and Free for Odoo.
Does Kingdee or Odoo run on more platforms?
Kingdee runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid. 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. Kingdee starts at $300/month.
What is Kingdee best used for?
Kingdee is most often used for enterprise resource planning, financial management and accounting, supply chain and operations management. Of those, enterprise resource planning and financial management and accounting are not what Odoo is typically brought in for.
What can Kingdee do that Odoo cannot?
Kingdee covers Financial management, Inventory management, Supply chain, Manufacturing. Odoo covers Sales management, Inventory, Accounting, CRM. Both handle Cloud support, On-premise support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kingdee: How much does Kingdee cost?

Kingdee does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized by sales team based on your enterprise requirements. Contact Kingdee at +65 3138 7820 or request a demo.

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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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Kingdee: Does Kingdee offer flexible pricing for different company sizes?

Kingdee pricing is tailored to individual enterprise needs. Request a demo or contact their sales team to discuss pricing options for your organization.

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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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