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Odoo vs Fishbowl

Odoo logo

Odoo

Software

Open-source ERP and CRM suite for all business needs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fishbowl logo

Fishbowl

Software

Manufacturing and warehouse management for QuickBooks

From
$4395/one-time
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; Fishbowl the $229 per month Essentials plan includes only 2 users, Growth at $429 includes 5 and Scale at $729 includes 10, all billed annually
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo covers Sales management, Fishbowl covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo and Fishbowl actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo and Fishbowl differ
AttributeOdooFishbowl
Starting priceFree$4395/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, Web, MobileWindows, Cloud
Founded20022001

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 Fishbowl

  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing
  • Work orders
  • Barcode scanning
  • QuickBooks integration
  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Shopify

Both cover

  • Data backup
  • Audit trails
  • Cloud support

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 Fishbowl
  • Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot Fishbowl

Fishbowl

  • Inventory and SKU tracking for wholesale and distribution businessesnot Odoo
  • Manufacturing bills of materials, MRP, work orders and job costingnot Odoo
  • Warehouse fulfilment, transfer orders and automated reorderingnot Odoo
  • Multichannel selling with synchronised stock levelsnot Odoo

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

Fishbowl

  • The $229 per month Essentials plan includes only 2 users, Growth at $429 includes 5 and Scale at $729 includes 10, all billed annually
  • A paid implementation package is required as part of purchase and covers a 6 to 8 week training certification
  • Lot tracking, demand forecasting and compliance documentation require the Scale plan at $729 per month
  • Advanced Warehouse from $595 per month and Advanced Manufacturing from $675 per month are quoted on team size and deployment rather than sold at a fixed rate
  • Demand forecasting and custom reports are add ons carrying separate fees
  • All listed plan prices are billed annually rather than monthly

Pricing, plan by plan

Odoo

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

Fishbowl

$4395/one-time
  • Fishbowl Warehouse$4395/one-time
    • Inventory tracking
    • Order management
    • QuickBooks sync
  • Fishbowl Manufacturing$5495/one-time
    • Work orders
    • Bill of materials
    • Shop floor control

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 Fishbowl if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Windows, Cloud.
  • You also want manufacturing.
Fishbowl review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo or Fishbowl better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo starts at Free and Fishbowl at $4395/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo or Fishbowl?
Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo and $4395/one-time for Fishbowl.
Does Odoo or Fishbowl run on more platforms?
Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile. Fishbowl runs on Windows, Cloud.
Can I use Odoo for free?
Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fishbowl starts at $4395/one-time.
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 Fishbowl is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo do that Fishbowl cannot?
Odoo covers Sales management, Inventory, Accounting, CRM. Fishbowl covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Work orders, Barcode scanning. Both handle Data backup, Audit trails, Cloud support.
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