Software · head to head
Linnworks vs Odoo Inventory
The short version
- Only Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published; 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: Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Linnworks and Odoo Inventory actually diverge.
| Attribute | Linnworks | Odoo Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise |
| Founded | 2009 | 2005 |
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 Linnworks
- Inventory sync
- Order management
- Shipping automation
- Warehouse management
- Amazon
- eBay
- Shopify
- Magento
Only in Odoo Inventory
- Inventory management
- Barcode scanning
- Multi-warehouse
- Automated replenishment
- Odoo ERP modules
- E-commerce
- Manufacturing
- Accounting
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Linnworks
- Multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplacesnot Odoo Inventory
- Order and shipment automationnot Odoo Inventory
- Warehouse management through add-on modulesnot Odoo Inventory
Odoo Inventory
- Tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locationsnot Linnworks
- Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot Linnworks
- Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot Linnworks
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Linnworks
- Custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
- Requires contacting sales team for quote, preventing price comparison before sales engagement
- Onboarding services incur one-time implementation fees calculated based on package selection and internal resources
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
Linnworks
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.
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 Linnworks if
- You need inventory sync.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want 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 barcode scanning.
Questions people ask
- Is Linnworks or Odoo Inventory better?
- Neither clearly leads. Linnworks 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, Linnworks or Odoo Inventory?
- Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Linnworks and Free for Odoo Inventory.
- Does Linnworks or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
- Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile. 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. Linnworks starts at On request.
- What is Linnworks best used for?
- Linnworks is most often used for multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplaces, order and shipment automation, warehouse management through add-on modules. Of those, multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplaces and order and shipment automation are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
- What can Linnworks do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
- Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Order management, Shipping automation, Warehouse management. Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Both handle Web support.