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Odoo vs Bling

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Odoo

Software

Open-source ERP and CRM suite for all business needs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Bling

Software

Brazilian ERP for invoicing, orders, marketplace integration and inventory

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Odoo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Odoo the free plan is limited to one app, so any second module moves the whole account to a paid per user plan; Bling entry Cobalto plan at R$60/month caps marketplace and API orders at 200 per month, with only 60 MB of data storage and 1.2 GB of file storage

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo and Bling actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo and Bling differ
AttributeOdooBling
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, Web, MobileWeb
Founded2002Unknown

Identical on both: 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

  • Sales management
  • Inventory
  • Accounting
  • CRM
  • Project management
  • E-commerce
  • Email marketing
  • Payment gateways

Only in Bling

Nothing recorded that Odoo does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Odoo

  • Running ERP, CRM, inventory and accounting from one integrated suitenot Bling
  • Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot Bling

Bling

No use cases recorded yet. See the Bling review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Odoo

  • The free plan is limited to one app, so any second module moves the whole account to a paid per user plan
  • Standard runs $13.50 to $16.90 per user per month and Custom $20.40 to $25.50, both quoted with a yearly discount applied
  • Implementation services and custom development are not included in any plan
  • Odoo.sh hosting is required for custom modules and is charged separately from the subscription
  • SMS credits and AI scanning are billed on top of the per user price

Bling

  • Entry Cobalto plan at R$60/month caps marketplace and API orders at 200 per month, with only 60 MB of data storage and 1.2 GB of file storage
  • The top Elite tier is priced only by custom quote rather than a published figure, unlike the three tiers below it

Pricing, plan by plan

Odoo

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Open-source
    • Core ERP modules
    • Community support
  • Cloud Standard$20/month
    • Cloud hosting
    • All modules
    • Email support

Bling

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bling review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Odoo if

  • You need sales management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want inventory.
Odoo review

Choose Bling if

Nothing in the data separates Bling from Odoo on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Bling review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo or Bling better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo starts at Free and Bling at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo or Bling?
Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo and On request for Bling.
Does Odoo or Bling run on more platforms?
Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile. Bling runs on Web.
Can I use Odoo for free?
Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bling starts at On request.
What is Odoo best used for?
Odoo is most often used for running erp, crm, inventory and accounting from one integrated suite, starting with a single business app and adding modules over time. Of those, running erp, crm, inventory and accounting from one integrated suite and starting with a single business app and adding modules over time are not what Bling is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo do that Bling cannot?
Odoo covers Sales management, Inventory, Accounting, CRM.
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