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Odoo Inventory vs Skubana

Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Skubana logo

Skubana

Software

Inventory and order management for multi-channel sellers

From
$1000/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; Skubana pricing scales quickly with order volume and additional channel integrations
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Skubana covers Multi-warehouse management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Skubana differ
AttributeOdoo InventorySkubana
Starting priceFree$1000/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb, Cloud
Founded20052013

Identical on both: 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 Skubana

  • Multi-warehouse management
  • Real-time inventory sync
  • Unified order management
  • Automated workflows
  • Advanced analytics
  • Supplier management
  • Quality control
  • API access

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

Skubana

No use cases recorded yet. See the Skubana review.

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

Skubana

  • Pricing scales quickly with order volume and additional channel integrations
  • Acquired by Extensiv in 2021, integration with parent company services may limit standalone capabilities

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

Skubana

$1000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Skubana 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.
Odoo Inventory review

Choose Skubana if

  • You need multi-warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want real-time inventory sync.
Skubana review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Skubana better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Skubana at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Skubana?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and $1000/month for Skubana.
Does Odoo Inventory or Skubana run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Skubana runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Skubana starts at $1000/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 Skubana is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Skubana cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Skubana covers Multi-warehouse management, Real-time inventory sync, Unified order management, Automated workflows.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Skubana: What channels does Skubana support?

Skubana supports Amazon, eBay, Newegg, Rakuten, Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, and more for inventory and order management.

Source
Skubana: What customer support does Skubana provide?

Skubana offers 24/7 customer support via phone, email, and online chat. Support is included in all pricing tiers.

Source
Skubana: What automation features does Skubana offer?

Skubana provides automated inventory updates, order processing, repricing, purchase order generation, and demand forecasting across multiple sales channels.

Source
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