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Limble CMMS vs Odoo Inventory

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Limble CMMS

Software

Easy-to-use maintenance management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Odoo Inventory

Software

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: Limble CMMS prices are not published on any tier; the pricing page offers a calculator instead; 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: Limble CMMS covers Work order management, Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Limble CMMS and Odoo Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where Limble CMMS and Odoo Inventory differ
AttributeLimble CMMSOdoo Inventory
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise
Founded20152005

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 Limble CMMS

  • Work order management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Parts tracking
  • Asset management
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Slack
  • Email

Only in Odoo Inventory

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile app support

What people use each for

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

Limble CMMS

  • Preventive maintenance scheduling for facilities and plantnot Odoo Inventory
  • Work order management for maintenance techniciansnot Odoo Inventory
  • Spare parts inventory and purchase ordersnot Odoo Inventory
  • Asset history and downtime trackingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Regulated environments needing 21 CFR compliance on the Enterprise tiernot Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

Limble CMMS

  • Prices are not published on any tier; the pricing page offers a calculator instead
  • Mobile offline mode is withheld from the Standard tier, which matters for technicians working in plant with no signal
  • Spare parts, vendor and purchase order management all require Premium+
  • REST API access is not available on Standard
  • SSO is an add-on on Premium+ and only included with Enterprise
  • Multi-location tools, custom roles and 21 CFR compliance are Enterprise only

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

Limble CMMS

On request
  • Basic$40/month
    • Work orders
    • PM scheduling
    • Mobile app
  • Standard$55/month
    • Parts inventory
    • Reporting
    • Integrations
  • Premium$85/month
    • Full features
    • API access
    • Priority support

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 Limble CMMS if

  • You need work order management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want preventive maintenance.
Limble CMMS 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 Limble CMMS or Odoo Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Limble CMMS starts at On request and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Limble CMMS or Odoo Inventory?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Limble CMMS and Free for Odoo Inventory.
Does Limble CMMS or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
Limble CMMS runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. 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. Limble CMMS starts at On request.
What is Limble CMMS best used for?
Limble CMMS is most often used for preventive maintenance scheduling for facilities and plant, work order management for maintenance technicians, spare parts inventory and purchase orders, asset history and downtime tracking. Of those, preventive maintenance scheduling for facilities and plant and work order management for maintenance technicians are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Limble CMMS do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
Limble CMMS covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Parts tracking, Asset management. Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Both handle Web support, Mobile app support.
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