Software · head to head
Odoo Inventory vs Linnworks
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; Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
- They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Linnworks covers Inventory sync.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Odoo Inventory and Linnworks actually diverge.
| Attribute | Odoo Inventory | Linnworks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2005 | 2009 |
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 Linnworks
- Inventory sync
- Order management
- Shipping automation
- Warehouse management
- Amazon
- eBay
- Shopify
- Magento
Both cover
- 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 Linnworks
- Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot Linnworks
- Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot Linnworks
Linnworks
- Multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplacesnot Odoo Inventory
- Order and shipment automationnot Odoo Inventory
- Warehouse management through add-on modulesnot 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
Linnworks
- Custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
- Requires contacting sales team for quote, preventing price comparison before sales engagement
- Onboarding services incur one-time implementation fees calculated based on package selection and internal resources
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
Linnworks
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.
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 Linnworks if
- You need inventory sync.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want order management.
Questions people ask
- Is Odoo Inventory or Linnworks better?
- Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Linnworks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Linnworks?
- Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and On request for Linnworks.
- Does Odoo Inventory or Linnworks run on more platforms?
- Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
- Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Linnworks 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 Linnworks is typically brought in for.
- What can Odoo Inventory do that Linnworks cannot?
- Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Order management, Shipping automation, Warehouse management. Both handle Web support.