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Odoo Inventory vs Wasp Barcode

Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Inventory Management

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wasp Barcode logo

Wasp Barcode

Inventory Management

Barcode-based inventory tracking solution

From
$108/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; Wasp Barcode basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise)
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Wasp Barcode covers Asset tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo Inventory and Wasp Barcode actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Wasp Barcode differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryWasp Barcode
Starting priceFree$108/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb (Cloud), On-Premise
Founded20051999

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).

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
  • Multi-warehouse
  • Automated replenishment
  • Odoo ERP modules
  • E-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting
  • Web support

Only in Wasp Barcode

  • Asset tracking
  • Inventory counts
  • Location management
  • Barcode printers
  • Accounting software
  • CSV import/export
  • Mobile devices
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Barcode scanning

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

Wasp Barcode

  • Asset tracking and managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Inventory management for consumables and suppliesnot Odoo Inventory
  • RFID-based high-value asset trackingnot Odoo Inventory
  • GPS tracking for equipment and vehicles in motionnot Odoo Inventory
  • Multi-location asset auditing and monitoringnot Odoo Inventory
  • Lost item reduction and recoverynot 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

Wasp Barcode

  • Basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise)
  • Complete tier limited to 5 users (same additional user costs apply)
  • Enterprise tier pricing not published and requires contacting sales
  • Annual billing required for all plans (no monthly billing option)

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

Wasp Barcode

$108/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Wasp Barcode 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 multi-warehouse.
Odoo Inventory review

Choose Wasp Barcode if

  • You need asset tracking.
  • You work on Web (Cloud), On-Premise.
  • You also want inventory counts.
Wasp Barcode review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Wasp Barcode better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Wasp Barcode at $108/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Wasp Barcode?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and $108/month for Wasp Barcode.
Does Odoo Inventory or Wasp Barcode run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Wasp Barcode runs on Web (Cloud), On-Premise.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wasp Barcode starts at $108/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 Wasp Barcode is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Wasp Barcode cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment, Odoo ERP modules. Wasp Barcode covers Asset tracking, Inventory counts, Location management, Barcode printers. Both handle Barcode scanning.
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