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Odoo Inventory vs Extensiv

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Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Extensiv

Software

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory 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; Extensiv sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Extensiv differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryExtensiv
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20052006

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 Extensiv

  • Omnichannel fulfillment
  • Warehouse management
  • Order routing
  • Inventory optimization
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • eBay

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 Extensiv
  • Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot Extensiv
  • Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot Extensiv

Extensiv

  • Warehouse management for a third-party logistics providernot Odoo Inventory
  • Billing warehouse clients for storage and handlingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Order and inventory sync across sales channelsnot Odoo Inventory
  • Small parcel rate shopping and label printingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Managing a network of fulfilment partnersnot 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

Extensiv

  • Sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • Built for third-party logistics providers rather than brands running their own warehouse
  • Pricing is not published

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

Extensiv

On request
  • Standard$500/month
    • Core features
    • 10 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 25 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Full platform
    • 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 Extensiv if

  • You need omnichannel fulfillment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want warehouse management.
Extensiv review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Extensiv better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Extensiv at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Extensiv?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and On request for Extensiv.
Does Odoo Inventory or Extensiv run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Extensiv 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. Extensiv 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 Extensiv is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Extensiv cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Warehouse management, Order routing, Inventory optimization. Both handle Web support, Mobile app support.
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