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Odoo Inventory vs ERPNext

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Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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ERPNext

Software

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; ERPNext the software is AGPL-3.0 licensed, which imposes source disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, ERPNext covers Inventory.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and ERPNext differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryERPNext
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseSelf-hosted, Cloud, Web
Founded20052014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Mobile app support
  • Cloud/On-premise support

Only in ERPNext

  • Inventory
  • CRM
  • Human Resources
  • Payment gateways
  • Email systems
  • Custom extensions
  • Third-party APIs
  • User role management

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting
  • Web 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 ERPNext
  • Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot ERPNext
  • Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot ERPNext

ERPNext

  • Open source ERP covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing and HRnot Odoo Inventory
  • Self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensingnot 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

ERPNext

  • The software is AGPL-3.0 licensed, which imposes source disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it
  • Managed hosting is priced per site and per server rather than per user, so a small team running several sites pays more than a large team on one
  • Dedicated server isolation and stronger reliability guarantees start at $125 a month
  • Self hosting is free but places upgrades, backups and availability entirely on the operator

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

ERPNext

Free
  • Self-hostedFree
    • Open-source
    • Full functionality
    • Community support
  • Cloud Hosted$50/month
    • Cloud hosting
    • Managed backups
    • Email 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 ERPNext if

  • You need inventory.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want crm.
ERPNext review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or ERPNext better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and ERPNext at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or ERPNext?
Odoo Inventory starts at Free and ERPNext at Free.
Does Odoo Inventory or ERPNext run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 ERPNext is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that ERPNext cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. ERPNext covers Inventory, CRM, Human Resources, Payment gateways. Both handle Manufacturing, Accounting, Web support.
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