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Odoo Inventory vs SYSPRO

Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SYSPRO logo

SYSPRO

Software

ERP for manufacturing and distribution

From
$1200/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; SYSPRO sYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Barcode scanning, SYSPRO covers Financial management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and SYSPRO differ
AttributeOdoo InventorySYSPRO
Starting priceFree$1200/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseCloud, On-premise, Web
Founded20051978

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

  • Barcode scanning
  • Multi-warehouse
  • Automated replenishment
  • Odoo ERP modules
  • E-commerce
  • Accounting
  • Mobile app support
  • Cloud/On-premise support

Only in SYSPRO

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Quality management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI systems
  • Third-party systems
  • Cloud integrations
  • Enterprise encryption

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • 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 SYSPRO
  • Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot SYSPRO
  • Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot SYSPRO

SYSPRO

  • ERP for discrete and process manufacturersnot Odoo Inventory
  • Distribution, inventory and warehouse managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Production planning, bills of materials and shop floor controlnot 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

SYSPRO

  • SYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo

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

SYSPRO

$1200/month
  • Standard$1200/month
    • Financial management
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply chain
  • Premium$2500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Analytics
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Odoo Inventory if

  • You need barcode scanning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise.
  • You also want multi-warehouse.
Odoo Inventory review

Choose SYSPRO if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want supply chain.
SYSPRO review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or SYSPRO better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and SYSPRO at $1200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or SYSPRO?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and $1200/month for SYSPRO.
Does Odoo Inventory or SYSPRO run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. SYSPRO runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SYSPRO starts at $1200/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 SYSPRO is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that SYSPRO cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment, Odoo ERP modules. SYSPRO covers Financial management, Supply chain, Quality management, REST APIs. Both handle Inventory management, Manufacturing, Web support.
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