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Brightpearl vs Odoo Inventory

Brightpearl logo

Brightpearl

Inventory

Retail operating system for omnichannel commerce

From
$499/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Odoo Inventory logo

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: Brightpearl no pricing is published, and every quote is described as a bespoke setup; 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: Brightpearl covers Order management, Odoo Inventory covers Barcode scanning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Brightpearl and Odoo Inventory differ
AttributeBrightpearlOdoo Inventory
Starting price$499/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, WebWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise
Founded20072005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory).

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 Brightpearl

  • Order management
  • Warehouse management
  • Retail accounting
  • POS integration
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Magento

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.

Brightpearl

  • Retail operations management across inventory, orders and accountingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Connecting ecommerce and wholesale channels to fulfilmentnot Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

Brightpearl

  • No pricing is published, and every quote is described as a bespoke setup
  • Cost is driven by business size rather than by a stated unit, so nothing can be estimated before contacting sales
  • The vendor frames cost as a percentage of revenue, which means the bill grows with turnover rather than with usage

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

Brightpearl

$499/month
  • Core$499/month
    • Order management
    • Inventory management
    • Basic accounting
  • Professional$999/month
    • Unlimited channels
    • Warehouse management
    • Advanced reporting

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 Brightpearl if

  • You need order management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web.
  • You also want warehouse management.
Brightpearl review

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.
Odoo Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is Brightpearl or Odoo Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Brightpearl starts at $499/month and Odoo Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brightpearl or Odoo Inventory?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $499/month for Brightpearl and Free for Odoo Inventory.
Does Brightpearl or Odoo Inventory run on more platforms?
Brightpearl runs on Cloud, 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. Brightpearl starts at $499/month.
What is Brightpearl best used for?
Brightpearl is most often used for retail operations management across inventory, orders and accounting, connecting ecommerce and wholesale channels to fulfilment. Of those, retail operations management across inventory, orders and accounting and connecting ecommerce and wholesale channels to fulfilment are not what Odoo Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Brightpearl do that Odoo Inventory cannot?
Brightpearl covers Order management, Warehouse management, Retail accounting, POS integration. Odoo Inventory covers Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment, Odoo ERP modules. Both handle Inventory management, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brightpearl: Why does Brightpearl use custom pricing instead of fixed subscription tiers?

Brightpearl states 'One size never fits all. That's why we build a bespoke set-up for every customer with simple, tailored pricing so you never pay for more than you need.' Pricing is tailored to individual business needs.

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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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Brightpearl: Do I have to pay extra for additional users?

No. Unlimited users are always included with Brightpearl at no extra cost, regardless of how many people use the system.

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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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Brightpearl: How does Brightpearl pricing scale as my business grows?

Brightpearl pricing scales to become a smaller percentage of your revenue as you grow. The company states 'The bigger you grow, the better the value' in their pricing model.

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Brightpearl: Is there a free trial available?

No free trial or freemium option is mentioned on the pricing page. Interested customers are asked to book a 1-1 demo with retail experts to receive a custom pricing quote.

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