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Nutshell vs Odoo Inventory

Nutshell logo

Nutshell

Software

Easy CRM for small businesses

From
$30/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Odoo Inventory logo

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: Nutshell aI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise; 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: Nutshell covers Contact management, Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Nutshell and Odoo Inventory differ
AttributeNutshellOdoo Inventory
Starting price$30/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise
Founded20092005

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 Nutshell

  • Contact management
  • Lead tracking
  • Pipeline management
  • Email integration
  • Task management
  • Reporting
  • Zapier
  • Gmail

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.

Nutshell

  • Sales CRM with pipeline management and email syncnot Odoo Inventory
  • Running outbound sequences and marketing from the same contact recordsnot Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

Nutshell

  • AI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
  • Custom pipelines are rationed by plan, at 5 on Pro and 10 on Business, with unlimited only on Enterprise at $79 per user per month
  • Sales automation and advanced reporting require the Pro plan at $42 per user per month
  • Four separate add ons sit on top of the seat price: marketing at $49 a month, engagement at $16 per user, prospecting at $37 and proposals at $79
  • SSO and SQL data access 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

Nutshell

$30/month
  • Standard$30/month
    • Contact management
    • Pipeline tracking
    • Basic automation
  • Pro$50/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced automation
    • Forecasting
  • Plus$100/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • API access

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 Nutshell if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want lead tracking.
Nutshell 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 Nutshell or Odoo Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Nutshell starts at $30/month and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nutshell or Odoo Inventory?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $30/month for Nutshell and Free for Odoo Inventory.
Does Nutshell or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
Nutshell runs on Web. 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. Nutshell starts at $30/month.
What is Nutshell best used for?
Nutshell is most often used for sales crm with pipeline management and email sync, running outbound sequences and marketing from the same contact records. Of those, sales crm with pipeline management and email sync and running outbound sequences and marketing from the same contact records are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Nutshell do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
Nutshell covers Contact management, Lead tracking, Pipeline management, Email integration. Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Both handle Web support.
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