Software · head to head
Odoo Inventory vs Netstock
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; Netstock pricing starts at $900 a month, which is the only figure published
- They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Netstock covers Demand forecasting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Odoo Inventory and Netstock actually diverge.
| Attribute | Odoo Inventory | Netstock |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise | Web, Cloud-based, API access |
| 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 Netstock
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory optimization
- Replenishment planning
- Classification
- SAP
- NetSuite
- Sage
- QuickBooks
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 Netstock
- Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot Netstock
- Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot Netstock
Netstock
- Inventory forecasting and replenishment planningnot Odoo Inventory
- Optimising stock levels across warehouses and suppliersnot 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
Netstock
- Pricing starts at $900 a month, which is the only figure published
- No plan rates are listed, and cost depends on which product and bundle is selected
- Reaching a quote requires completing a multi step form with company details
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
Netstock
On request- Essential$500/month
- Core forecasting
- 5 users
- Standard support
- Professional$1000/month
- Advanced features
- 15 users
- Priority support
- Enterprise$2000/month
- Full suite
- 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.
Choose Netstock if
- You need demand forecasting.
- You work on Web, Cloud-based, API access.
- You also want inventory optimization.
Questions people ask
- Is Odoo Inventory or Netstock better?
- Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Netstock at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Netstock?
- Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and On request for Netstock.
- Does Odoo Inventory or Netstock run on more platforms?
- Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Netstock runs on Web, Cloud-based, API access.
- Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
- Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Netstock 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 Netstock is typically brought in for.
- What can Odoo Inventory do that Netstock cannot?
- Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Netstock covers Demand forecasting, Inventory optimization, Replenishment planning, Classification. Both handle Web support.