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Odoo Inventory vs EZOfficeInventory

Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Inventory Management

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
EZOfficeInventory logo

EZOfficeInventory

Inventory Management

Asset and inventory tracking for enterprises

From
On request
Rated
-

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; EZOfficeInventory pricing for 300 tracked items runs from 63.55 USD/month (Essential) to 100.88 USD/month (Premium), with Enterprise requiring a custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, EZOfficeInventory covers Asset tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and EZOfficeInventory differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryEZOfficeInventory
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20052011

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

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 EZOfficeInventory

  • Asset tracking
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Check-in/out
  • Depreciation tracking
  • Zendesk
  • JIRA
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

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

EZOfficeInventory

  • Asset lifecyclenot Odoo Inventory
  • Equipment maintenancenot Odoo Inventory
  • Tool trackingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Compliance managementnot 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

EZOfficeInventory

  • Pricing for 300 tracked items runs from 63.55 USD/month (Essential) to 100.88 USD/month (Premium), with Enterprise requiring a custom quote
  • Pricing scales with the number of items tracked rather than being a flat per-seat fee

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

EZOfficeInventory

On request
  • Essential$35/month
    • 250 items
    • 2 users
    • Standard support
  • Advanced$55/month
    • 1000 items
    • 10 users
    • Priority support
  • Premium$80/month
    • Unlimited items
    • Unlimited users
    • Premium 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.

Choose EZOfficeInventory if

  • You need asset tracking.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want maintenance scheduling.

Questions people ask

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

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