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Odoo Inventory vs Shopify Inventory

Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Inventory

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shopify Inventory logo

Shopify Inventory

Inventory

Inventory management built into Shopify

From
$24/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; Shopify Inventory inventory management is integrated into Shopify plans, not a standalone product
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Shopify Inventory covers Stock tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Shopify Inventory differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryShopify Inventory
Starting priceFree$24/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20052006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory).

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
  • Multi-warehouse
  • Automated replenishment
  • Odoo ERP modules
  • E-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting
  • Cloud/On-premise support

Only in Shopify Inventory

  • Stock tracking
  • Multi-location inventory
  • Real-time sync
  • Inventory forecasting
  • CSV imports/exports
  • App ecosystem
  • POS
  • Integrated with Shopify support

Both cover

  • Barcode scanning
  • 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 Shopify Inventory
  • Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot Shopify Inventory
  • Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot Shopify Inventory

Shopify Inventory

  • Multi-location inventory tracking and managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Real-time inventory sync across online and physical storesnot Odoo Inventory
  • Order management and fulfillmentnot Odoo Inventory
  • Integration with Shopify's point-of-sale systemnot 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

Shopify Inventory

  • Inventory management is integrated into Shopify plans, not a standalone product
  • POS Pro for advanced retail features costs additional $89/month per location
  • Payment processing fees vary by tier: ranges from 2.9% to 2.5% plus per-transaction fees

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

Shopify Inventory

$24/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Shopify Inventory 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 multi-warehouse.
Odoo Inventory review

Choose Shopify Inventory if

  • You need stock tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multi-location inventory.
Shopify Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Shopify Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Shopify Inventory at $24/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Shopify Inventory?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and $24/month for Shopify Inventory.
Does Odoo Inventory or Shopify Inventory run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Shopify Inventory runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shopify Inventory starts at $24/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 Shopify Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Shopify Inventory cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment, Odoo ERP modules. Shopify Inventory covers Stock tracking, Multi-location inventory, Real-time sync, Inventory forecasting. Both handle Barcode scanning, Web support, Mobile app support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Odoo Inventory: How much does the Odoo Inventory app cost?

The Odoo Inventory app is free, forever, with unlimited users at no cost. Additional costs only apply if you install other applications in the Odoo suite.

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Shopify Inventory: What are Shopify's main pricing tiers and monthly costs?

Shopify offers Basic ($32/month USD), Grow ($92/month), Advanced ($399/month), and Plus (from $2,300/month). Annual billing offers 25% discount on Basic, Grow, and Advanced tiers.

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Odoo Inventory: Do I need to pay to use Odoo Inventory?

No, Odoo Inventory is completely free with no credit card required to start. The free trial and app remain free indefinitely.

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Shopify Inventory: Does Shopify offer a free trial or introductory pricing?

Yes. New customers get a 3-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, the first 3 months cost $1/month before regular pricing applies.

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Shopify Inventory: What payment processing fees does Shopify charge, and do they vary by plan?

Basic plan charges 2.9% plus AED 1.00 per transaction. Grow charges 2.8% plus AED 1.00. Advanced charges 2.7% plus AED 1.00. Plus plan offers the most competitive rates.

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Shopify Inventory: How many inventory locations can I create on each Shopify plan?

Basic, Grow, and Advanced plans support 10 inventory locations. Plus plan supports 200 inventory locations for complex, multi-location operations.

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Shopify Inventory: What staff account limits apply to each Shopify plan?

Basic plan includes no additional staff accounts. Grow allows up to 5 staff accounts. Advanced allows up to 15 staff accounts. Plus plan offers unlimited staff accounts.

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