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Odoo vs Plex Manufacturing Cloud

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Odoo

ERP & Business Operations

Open-source ERP and CRM suite for all business needs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Plex Manufacturing Cloud

ERP & Business Operations

Cloud-native ERP for smart manufacturers

From
$500/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; Plex Manufacturing Cloud the Internet Archive's capture of Plex Systems' homepage on 24 December 2019 named two distinct products, Plex Manufacturing Cloud and Plex Classic, sold only via 'Product Demo' with no price figure published.
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo covers Sales management, Plex Manufacturing Cloud covers Manufacturing execution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo and Plex Manufacturing Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo and Plex Manufacturing Cloud differ
AttributeOdooPlex Manufacturing Cloud
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, Web, MobileCloud, Mobile, Web
Founded20021995

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP & Business Operations).

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
  • CRM
  • Project management
  • E-commerce
  • Email marketing
  • Payment gateways
  • Shipping providers

Only in Plex Manufacturing Cloud

  • Manufacturing execution
  • Supply chain visibility
  • Quality management
  • Financials
  • IoT sensors
  • Industry 4.0 devices
  • Mobile applications
  • Analytics platforms

Both cover

  • Inventory
  • 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 Plex Manufacturing Cloud
  • Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot Plex Manufacturing Cloud

Plex Manufacturing Cloud

  • Smart factory transformationnot Odoo
  • Real-time production monitoringnot Odoo
  • Supply chain transparencynot Odoo
  • Industry 4.0 implementationnot 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

Plex Manufacturing Cloud

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Plex Systems' homepage on 24 December 2019 named two distinct products, Plex Manufacturing Cloud and Plex Classic, sold only via 'Product Demo' with no price figure published.

Pricing, plan by plan

Odoo

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

Plex Manufacturing Cloud

$500/month
  • Standard$500/month
    • Core manufacturing
    • Financials
    • Inventory
  • Enterprise$1500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • IoT integration
    • Advanced analytics

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 Plex Manufacturing Cloud if

  • You need manufacturing execution.
  • You work on Cloud, Mobile, Web.
  • You also want supply chain visibility.
Plex Manufacturing Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo or Plex Manufacturing Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo starts at Free and Plex Manufacturing Cloud at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo or Plex Manufacturing Cloud?
Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo and $500/month for Plex Manufacturing Cloud.
Does Odoo or Plex Manufacturing Cloud run on more platforms?
Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile. Plex Manufacturing Cloud runs on Cloud, Mobile, Web.
Can I use Odoo for free?
Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Plex Manufacturing Cloud starts at $500/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 Plex Manufacturing Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo do that Plex Manufacturing Cloud cannot?
Odoo covers Sales management, Accounting, CRM, Project management. Plex Manufacturing Cloud covers Manufacturing execution, Supply chain visibility, Quality management, Financials. Both handle Inventory, Cloud support, Web support, Mobile support.
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