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Odoo vs Focus Softnet

Odoo logo

Odoo

Software

Open-source ERP and CRM suite for all business needs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Focus Softnet logo

Focus Softnet

Software

Cloud ERP for Indian and Asian markets

From
$300/month
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; Focus Softnet no price, per user rate, minimum or subscription term is published on the site; contact is by email, phone or a free demo request
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo covers Sales management, Focus Softnet covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo and Focus Softnet actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo and Focus Softnet differ
AttributeOdooFocus Softnet
Starting priceFree$300/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, Web, MobileCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20021994

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
  • Accounting
  • Project management
  • E-commerce
  • Email marketing
  • Payment gateways
  • Shipping providers
  • User roles and permissions

Only in Focus Softnet

  • Financial management
  • GST compliance
  • Reporting
  • Local tax systems
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems
  • Cloud platforms
  • Data encryption

Both cover

  • Inventory
  • CRM
  • Cloud support
  • Web support
  • Mobile 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 Focus Softnet
  • Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot Focus Softnet

Focus Softnet

  • Cloud ERP covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assetsnot Odoo
  • Customer relationship management and lead nurturingnot Odoo
  • Human capital management including employee data and payrollnot Odoo
  • Industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant managementnot 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

Focus Softnet

  • No price, per user rate, minimum or subscription term is published on the site; contact is by email, phone or a free demo request
  • Warehouse management, manufacturing, point of sale and restaurant management are sold as separate Focus products rather than modules of one priced ERP

Pricing, plan by plan

Odoo

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

Focus Softnet

$300/month
  • Starter$300/month
    • Core ERP modules
    • Financial management
    • GST compliance
  • Professional$700/month
    • All modules
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support

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 accounting.
Odoo review

Choose Focus Softnet if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want gst compliance.
Focus Softnet review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo or Focus Softnet better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo starts at Free and Focus Softnet at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo or Focus Softnet?
Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo and $300/month for Focus Softnet.
Does Odoo or Focus Softnet run on more platforms?
Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile. Focus Softnet runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Odoo for free?
Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Focus Softnet starts at $300/month.
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 Focus Softnet is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo do that Focus Softnet cannot?
Odoo covers Sales management, Accounting, Project management, E-commerce. Focus Softnet covers Financial management, GST compliance, Reporting, Local tax systems. Both handle Inventory, CRM, Cloud support, Web support.
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