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Odoo Inventory vs Unleashed

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Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Unleashed logo

Unleashed

Software

Cloud inventory management for manufacturers

From
On request
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; Unleashed limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Unleashed covers Real-time inventory.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Unleashed differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryUnleashed
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20052013

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

  • Inventory management
  • Barcode scanning
  • Multi-warehouse
  • Automated replenishment
  • Odoo ERP modules
  • E-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting

Only in Unleashed

  • Real-time inventory
  • Production management
  • Batch tracking
  • Serial number tracking
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce

Both cover

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

Unleashed

  • Production planningnot Odoo Inventory
  • Batch trackingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Stock managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Manufacturing analyticsnot 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

Unleashed

  • Limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
  • Cannot edit invoices once they are complete
  • Mobile app has limited functionality compared to desktop version
  • Advanced features like demand forecasting and bin-level stock tracking are missing or require higher-tier packages

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

Unleashed

On request
  • Small$129/month
    • Core inventory
    • 5 users
    • Email support
  • Medium$279/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Large$549/month
    • Full features
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated 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 Unleashed if

  • You need real-time inventory.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want production management.
Unleashed review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Unleashed better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Unleashed at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Unleashed?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and On request for Unleashed.
Does Odoo Inventory or Unleashed run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Unleashed 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. Unleashed 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 Unleashed is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Unleashed cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Unleashed covers Real-time inventory, Production management, Batch tracking, Serial number tracking. Both handle Web support, Mobile app support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Unleashed: What are Unleashed's pricing plans?

Unleashed offers Core at $399/month and Pro at $729/month, with annual billing saving up to 10%. Additional modules like Warehouse Management ($149/mo) and Production ($69/mo) are available as add-ons.

Source
Unleashed: What accounting software does Unleashed integrate with?

Unleashed integrates seamlessly with Xero and QuickBooks, as well as various e-commerce and point-of-sale systems. However, integration with some platforms like Magento 2 has been reported as problematic.

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