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Microsoft Dynamics 365 vs Odoo Inventory

Microsoft Dynamics 365 logo

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Proposals

AI-powered business applications for intelligent enterprise

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: Microsoft Dynamics 365 business Central Essentials is $80 per user per month and Premium is $110 per user per month, both requiring annual billing to get that rate; 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: Microsoft Dynamics 365 covers Financial 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 Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Odoo Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Odoo Inventory differ
AttributeMicrosoft Dynamics 365Odoo Inventory
Starting price$50/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise
CategoryProposalsInventory
Founded19752005

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 Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Project operations
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft 365
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps
  • Azure

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.

Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Enterprise CRM and business applications across Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Business Centralnot Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory

  • Tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locationsnot Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot Microsoft Dynamics 365

Where each one falls short

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

Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Business Central Essentials is $80 per user per month and Premium is $110 per user per month, both requiring annual billing to get that rate
  • Sales Order Agent and Payables Agent features require separately purchased Copilot Credits on top of the per-user license
  • Agent features additionally require a linked Azure subscription

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

Microsoft Dynamics 365

$50/month
  • Finance$135/month
    • Financial management
    • Accounting
    • Budgeting
  • Supply Chain Management$165/month
    • Supply chain planning
    • Inventory management
    • Demand forecasting

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 Microsoft Dynamics 365 if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want supply chain.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 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 Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Odoo Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Dynamics 365 starts at $50/month and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Odoo Inventory?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/month for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Free for Odoo Inventory.
Does Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 runs on Cloud, 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. Microsoft Dynamics 365 starts at $50/month.
What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 best used for?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is most often used for enterprise crm and business applications across sales, customer service, finance, supply chain management, and business central. Of those, enterprise crm and business applications across sales, customer service, finance, supply chain management, and business central is not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft Dynamics 365 do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 covers Financial management, Supply chain, Project operations, Customer service. Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Both handle Manufacturing, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Microsoft Dynamics 365: What are the pricing options for Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Microsoft does not publish specific pricing on its main Dynamics 365 page. Each application (Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Central) has separate pricing that must be obtained by contacting Microsoft sales or visiting application-specific pricing pages.

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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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Microsoft Dynamics 365: Does Dynamics 365 offer a free tier or trial?

No free tier information is published on the main landing page. Customers must contact sales to discuss trial availability or pricing options for their specific use case.

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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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