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Odoo Inventory vs Sage X3

Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Inventory Management

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sage X3 logo

Sage X3

ERP & Business Operations

Enterprise management for mid-size businesses worldwide

From
$1500/month
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; Sage X3 listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Sage X3 covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo Inventory and Sage X3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Sage X3 differ
AttributeOdoo InventorySage X3
Starting priceFree$1500/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseCloud, Windows, Web
CategoryInventory ManagementERP & Business Operations
Founded20051981

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

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
  • Accounting
  • Mobile app support

Only in Sage X3

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain management
  • Project management
  • CRM integration
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365
  • Power BI
  • EDI systems

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • 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 Sage X3
  • Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot Sage X3
  • Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot Sage X3

Sage X3

  • Multi-site operationsnot Odoo Inventory
  • International businessnot Odoo Inventory
  • Process manufacturingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Distribution 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

Sage X3

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year

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

Sage X3

$1500/month
  • Standard$1500/month
    • Core ERP functionality
    • Financial management
    • Inventory management
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Multi-company support
    • Advanced manufacturing
    • Business intelligence

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 Sage X3 if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Windows, Web.
  • You also want supply chain management.
Sage X3 review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Sage X3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Sage X3 at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Sage X3?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and $1500/month for Sage X3.
Does Odoo Inventory or Sage X3 run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Sage X3 runs on Cloud, Windows, Web.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sage X3 starts at $1500/month.
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 Sage X3 is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Sage X3 cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Sage X3 covers Financial management, Supply chain management, Project management, CRM integration. Both handle Manufacturing, Web support.
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