ERP · head to head
Odoo vs Priority Software
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; Priority Software pricing is by quote only, with no published rate, minimum user count, contract term or add on cost for any of the Commercial, Manufacturing, POS or Optima PMS plans
- They diverge on capability: Odoo covers Sales management, Priority Software covers Financial management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Odoo and Priority Software actually diverge.
| Attribute | Odoo | Priority Software |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $400/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile | Cloud, Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2002 | 1990 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).
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 Priority Software
- Financial management
- Supply chain
- Reporting
- REST APIs
- Webhooks
- 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 Priority Software
- Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot Priority Software
Priority Software
- ERP for small and mid sized commercial and manufacturing businessesnot Odoo
- Running retail point of sale alongside back office ERPnot Odoo
- Property management for hospitality through the Optima PMS plannot 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
Priority Software
- Pricing is by quote only, with no published rate, minimum user count, contract term or add on cost for any of the Commercial, Manufacturing, POS or Optima PMS plans
- Point of sale, manufacturing and hospitality capabilities are sold as separate plans rather than one product
Pricing, plan by plan
Odoo
Free- One App FreeFree
- Unlimited users
- One app included
- Hosted on Odoo Online
- Standard$13.5/month
- All apps included
- Odoo Online hosting
- Unlimited support, hosting and maintenance
- Custom$20.4/month
- All apps, multi-company support
- Odoo Studio access
- External API access
Priority Software
$400/month- Starter$400/month
- Core ERP modules
- Financial management
- Inventory
- Professional$900/month
- All modules
- Advanced features
- 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.
Choose Priority Software if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want supply chain.
Questions people ask
- Is Odoo or Priority Software better?
- Neither clearly leads. Odoo starts at Free and Priority Software at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Odoo or Priority Software?
- Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo and $400/month for Priority Software.
- Does Odoo or Priority Software run on more platforms?
- Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile. Priority Software runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Odoo for free?
- Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Priority Software starts at $400/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 Priority Software is typically brought in for.
- What can Odoo do that Priority Software cannot?
- Odoo covers Sales management, Accounting, Project management, E-commerce. Priority Software covers Financial management, Supply chain, Reporting, REST APIs. Both handle Inventory, CRM, Cloud support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Odoo: How much does Odoo cost per user?
Odoo pricing ranges from $0/month for one free app with unlimited users, to $13.50-$16.90/month per user for Standard, and $20.40-$25.50/month per user for Custom, depending on billing frequency (yearly vs monthly).
SourcePriority Software: How much does Priority Software cost?
Priority Software does not publish specific pricing on their website. The site emphasizes custom solutions with the tagline 'Pricing plans that suit your business. Not the other way around.' Visitors are directed to speak with a sales expert for quotes.
SourceOdoo: Is there a free Odoo plan?
Yes, Odoo offers a free plan that includes unlimited users for one app with hosting and support included on Odoo Online.
SourceOdoo: How does Odoo define a paying user?
A paying user is typically an employee who has access to the Odoo backend to create, view, or edit documents. Customers and suppliers accessing portals are free users and do not count toward the seat limit.
SourceOdoo: What is included in Odoo's Standard plan?
The Standard plan at $13.50-$16.90/user/month includes all Odoo apps, hosting, unlimited support and maintenance, daily backups, 24/7 monitoring and security, and free eLearning platform access.
SourceRelated pages
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