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Odoo Inventory vs TOTVS

Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Inventory Management

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
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TOTVS

ERP & Business Operations

Brazilian cloud ERP for business management

From
On request
Rated
-

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; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, TOTVS covers Financial management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and TOTVS differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryTOTVS
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseCloud (SaaS)
CategoryInventory ManagementERP & Business Operations
Founded20051983

Identical on both: 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 TOTVS

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • CRM
  • Compliance
  • Brazilian tax systems
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems
  • Cloud platforms

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

TOTVS

  • Brazilian business managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Tax compliancenot Odoo Inventory
  • Multi-module integrationnot Odoo Inventory
  • Regional supportnot 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

TOTVS

  • Strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • Complex implementation required for enterprise deployments
  • Smaller feature set compared to global players like Oracle or SAP in some areas
  • Language and localization primarily focused on Portuguese and Spanish

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

TOTVS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS 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.

Choose TOTVS if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud (SaaS).
  • You also want supply chain.

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TOTVS: What markets does TOTVS operate in?

TOTVS operates in 41 countries with dominant presence in Brazil (over 50% market share) and ranks among the top 3 ERP providers in Latin America.

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TOTVS: When was TOTVS founded?

TOTVS (originally Microsiga) was founded in 1983 by Laércio Cosentino and Ernesto Haberkorn. The company changed its name to TOTVS in 2005.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS publicly traded?

Yes. TOTVS is publicly traded as a Brazilian company, providing financial transparency and corporate governance oversight.

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TOTVS: What ERP solutions does TOTVS offer?

TOTVS provides cloud-based ERP systems designed for small, medium, and large enterprises with integrated modules for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and human resources.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS only for Brazilian companies?

No. TOTVS serves 41 countries globally, though it has strongest market penetration in Brazil and Latin America where it ranks as the largest emerging markets software firm.

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