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Odoo Inventory vs Asset Panda

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Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Asset Panda

Software

Flexible asset tracking platform

From
On request
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: 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; Asset Panda pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a demo or a quote
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Asset Panda covers Custom workflows.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo Inventory and Asset Panda actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Asset Panda differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryAsset Panda
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20052012

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 Odoo Inventory

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

Only in Asset Panda

  • Custom workflows
  • Asset lifecycle
  • Maintenance tracking
  • GPS tracking
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow
  • Zendesk
  • Active Directory

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile app support

What people use each for

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

Odoo Inventory

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

Asset Panda

  • IT asset and device tracking through their lifecyclenot Odoo Inventory
  • Equipment and tool tracking across sitesnot Odoo Inventory
  • Scheduled inspections and maintenance workflowsnot Odoo Inventory
  • Fleet and facilities managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Audit readiness and compliance reportingnot Odoo Inventory

Where each one falls short

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

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

Asset Panda

  • Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a demo or a quote

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Asset Panda

On request
  • Standard$50/month
    • 500 assets
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$100/month
    • 2500 assets
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$200/month
    • Unlimited assets
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Asset Panda if

  • You need custom workflows.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want asset lifecycle.
Asset Panda review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Asset Panda better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Asset Panda at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Asset Panda?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and On request for Asset Panda.
Does Odoo Inventory or Asset Panda run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Asset Panda runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Asset Panda starts at On request.
What is Odoo Inventory best used for?
Odoo Inventory is most often used for tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locations, running receipts, deliveries and internal transfers, connecting inventory to odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturing. Of those, tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locations and running receipts, deliveries and internal transfers are not what Asset Panda is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Asset Panda cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Asset Panda covers Custom workflows, Asset lifecycle, Maintenance tracking, GPS tracking. Both handle Web support, Mobile app support.
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