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MRPeasy vs Odoo Inventory

MRPeasy logo

MRPeasy

ERP & Business Operations

Affordable cloud MRP for small manufacturers

From
Free
Rated
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Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Inventory Management

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MRPeasy per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors; 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: MRPeasy covers Production planning, Odoo Inventory covers Barcode scanning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MRPeasy and Odoo Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where MRPeasy and Odoo Inventory differ
AttributeMRPeasyOdoo Inventory
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise
CategoryERP & Business OperationsInventory Management
Founded20142005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 MRPeasy

  • Production planning
  • Purchasing
  • CRM
  • Quality control
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce

Only in Odoo Inventory

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

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MRPeasy

  • Small manufacturingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Job shop productionnot Odoo Inventory
  • Assembly operationsnot Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

MRPeasy

  • Per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
  • Complex calculations and unintuitive logic in some features requiring user training and clarification
  • Per-user pricing for API access limited to highest tier ($149/month)
  • Struggles to meet complex workflow needs for advanced planning and scheduling

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

MRPeasy

Free
  • Starter$49/month
    • BOM management
    • Lot traceability
    • Production planning
  • Professional$69/month

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 MRPeasy if

  • You need production planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want purchasing.

Choose Odoo Inventory if

  • You need barcode scanning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise.
  • You also want multi-warehouse.

Questions people ask

Is MRPeasy or Odoo Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. MRPeasy starts at Free and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MRPeasy or Odoo Inventory?
MRPeasy starts at Free and Odoo Inventory at Free.
Does MRPeasy or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
MRPeasy runs on Web, iOS, Android. Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise.
Can I use MRPeasy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is MRPeasy best used for?
MRPeasy is most often used for small manufacturing, job shop production, assembly operations. Of those, small manufacturing and job shop production are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can MRPeasy do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
MRPeasy covers Production planning, Purchasing, CRM, Quality control. Odoo Inventory covers Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment, Odoo ERP modules. Both handle Inventory management, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MRPeasy: What is MRPeasy's pricing model?

MRPeasy offers 4 pricing tiers: Starter at $49/user/month, Professional at $69/user/month, Enterprise at $99/user/month, and Unlimited at $149/user/month. Pricing is per-user, so costs scale with team size.

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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy offer a free trial?

Yes, MRPeasy provides a 30-day free trial with no contracts or hidden fees, allowing users to test all features before committing to a paid plan.

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MRPeasy: What integrations does MRPeasy support?

MRPeasy integrates with 16 third-party tools including Shopify, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Google Drive, OneDrive, Zapier, Magento, WooCommerce, and others for accounting, ecommerce, and storage.

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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy have mobile app support?

Yes, MRPeasy offers mobile apps for iOS and Android with shop-floor capabilities for real-time job tracking and production order rescheduling. Changes made offline sync automatically when reconnected.

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