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Odoo Inventory vs Zoho Inventory

Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho Inventory logo

Zoho Inventory

Software

Complete inventory and order management system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Zoho Inventory free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Zoho Inventory covers Multi-channel selling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Zoho Inventory differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryZoho Inventory
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb
Founded20051996

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 Zoho Inventory

  • Multi-channel selling
  • Inventory sync
  • Order management
  • Purchase orders
  • Barcode management
  • Email integration
  • Automated workflows
  • Zoho ecosystem

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

Zoho Inventory

  • Multichannel order managementnot Odoo Inventory
  • Inventory trackingnot Odoo Inventory
  • Fulfillment automationnot Odoo Inventory
  • Supplier managementnot 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

Zoho Inventory

  • Free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month
  • Advanced automation features require higher-tier plans
  • Limited customization compared to enterprise solutions

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

Zoho Inventory

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho Inventory 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.
Odoo Inventory review

Choose Zoho Inventory if

  • You need multi-channel selling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want inventory sync.
Zoho Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Zoho Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Zoho Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Zoho Inventory?
Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Zoho Inventory at Free.
Does Odoo Inventory or Zoho Inventory run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Zoho Inventory runs on Web.
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 Zoho Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Zoho Inventory cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Zoho Inventory covers Multi-channel selling, Inventory sync, Order management, Purchase orders. Both handle Web support, Mobile app support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoho Inventory: Does Zoho Inventory have a free tier?

Yes, Zoho Inventory offers a perpetual free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month, ideal for small businesses just starting out.

Source
Zoho Inventory: What sales channels does Zoho Inventory integrate with?

Zoho Inventory integrates with major online marketplaces including Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and WooCommerce, with automatic stock and order syncing across all integrated channels.

Source
Zoho Inventory: Can Zoho Inventory manage multiple locations?

Yes. The free plan supports up to two locations, with paid plans supporting multiple warehouses and locations for larger operations.

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