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Odoo Inventory vs Stockpile

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Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Stockpile

Software

Free inventory management for small teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Stockpile covers Item tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Stockpile differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryStockpile
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb, Cloud-based
Founded20052013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Stockpile

  • Item tracking
  • Location management
  • Custom fields
  • Basic reports
  • CSV import/export
  • Barcode support
  • Cloud-based support

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

Stockpile

  • Basic inventorynot Odoo Inventory
  • Asset trackingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Supply managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Equipment trackingnot 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

Stockpile

Nothing recorded yet. See the Stockpile review.

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

Stockpile

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited items
    • Multi-location
    • Basic reporting
  • Premium$5/month
    • Advanced reports
    • Barcode scanning
    • Priority 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.
Odoo Inventory review

Choose Stockpile if

  • You need item tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want location management.
Stockpile review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Stockpile better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Stockpile at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Stockpile?
Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Stockpile at Free.
Does Odoo Inventory or Stockpile run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Stockpile runs on Web, Cloud-based.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Stockpile is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Stockpile cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Stockpile covers Item tracking, Location management, Custom fields, Basic reports. Both handle Web support.
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