ERP · head to head
Odoo vs Rootstock
Rootstock
ERP
Manufacturing ERP built natively on the Salesforce platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
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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; Rootstock every Rootstock user also needs a paid Salesforce platform licence, so the true cost is two subscriptions stacked; third-party estimates put a fully loaded seat around 200 to 500 US dollars per user per month, which is far above the Rootstock line item alone.
- They diverge on capability: Odoo covers Sales management, Rootstock covers Native Salesforce architecture.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Odoo and Rootstock actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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
- Inventory
- Accounting
- CRM
- Project management
- E-commerce
- Email marketing
- Payment gateways
Only in Rootstock
- Native Salesforce architecture
- Production and work orders
- Materials and MRP
- Inventory management
- Order to cash
- Project accounting
- Financials
- Quality and compliance
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 Rootstock
- Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot Rootstock
Rootstock
- A discrete manufacturer already running Salesforce Sales Cloud that wants configured quotes to become works orders without an integration layer between two systemsnot Odoo
- An engineer-to-order equipment maker that needs project cost tracking and CRM opportunity data in one database for margin reportingnot Odoo
- A medical device supplier that needs lot and serial traceability under the same security and audit model as its customer recordsnot Odoo
- A manufacturer replacing an on-premise ERP whose IT team wants to stop maintaining servers and standardise administration on a platform it already supportsnot 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
Rootstock
- Every Rootstock user also needs a paid Salesforce platform licence, so the true cost is two subscriptions stacked; third-party estimates put a fully loaded seat around 200 to 500 US dollars per user per month, which is far above the Rootstock line item alone.
- Rootstock publishes no pricing whatsoever, so budget-setting depends on reseller and analyst figures rather than vendor rates, and there is no public benchmark to test a quote against.
- Building on Salesforce means inheriting Salesforce governor limits and API constraints, which surface as batch size and data volume ceilings in high-transaction manufacturing that a purpose-built ERP would not hit.
- Your ERP is now hostage to another vendors commercial decisions: Salesforce list price rises, edition changes or licence policy shifts flow straight into your ERP running cost with no alternative supplier.
- Implementation is a serious project, commonly quoted in the tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars and measured in months, and the partner pool that genuinely knows both manufacturing and Salesforce-native ERP is small, which lengthens timelines and raises day rates.
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$20.4/month
- All apps, multi-company support
- Odoo Studio access
- External API access
Rootstock
On request- Rootstock Cloud ERP$undefined/year
- Manufacturing, inventory and supply chain modules
- Runs as a managed package on the Salesforce Platform
- Salesforce platform licences purchased separately for every user
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.
Choose Rootstock if
- You need native salesforce architecture.
- You work on Web, Salesforce Platform, iOS, Android.
- You also want production and work orders.
Questions people ask
- Is Odoo or Rootstock better?
- Neither clearly leads. Odoo starts at Free and Rootstock at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Odoo or Rootstock?
- Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo and On request for Rootstock.
- Does Odoo or Rootstock run on more platforms?
- Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile. Rootstock runs on Web, Salesforce Platform, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Odoo for free?
- Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rootstock 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 Rootstock is typically brought in for.
- What can Odoo do that Rootstock cannot?
- Odoo covers Sales management, Inventory, Accounting, CRM. Rootstock covers Native Salesforce architecture, Production and work orders, Materials and MRP, Inventory management.
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).
SourceRootstock: Do I need Salesforce to run Rootstock?
Yes, and it is not optional. Rootstock is a managed package on the Salesforce Platform and every user requires a Salesforce licence in addition to the Rootstock subscription.
Odoo: 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.
SourceRootstock: What does Rootstock actually cost?
Rootstock does not publish rates. Third-party estimates put the ERP subscription at roughly 150 to 300 US dollars per user per month before Salesforce licences, with implementation quoted separately.
Odoo: 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.
SourceRootstock: Is it suitable for process manufacturing?
It is built for discrete manufacturing. Recipe and batch-driven process manufacturers are a poor fit and should look elsewhere.
Odoo: 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.
SourceRootstock: Has Rootstock been acquired?
No. Rootstock remains independent and was itself the acquirer, buying Salesforce-native applications firm Ascent Solutions in March 2026.
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