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Odoo vs Sage X3

Odoo logo

Odoo

Software

Open-source ERP and CRM suite for all business needs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sage X3 logo

Sage X3

Software

Enterprise management for mid-size businesses worldwide

From
$1500/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; Sage X3 listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo covers Sales management, Sage X3 covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo and Sage X3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo and Sage X3 differ
AttributeOdooSage X3
Starting priceFree$1500/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, Web, MobileCloud, Windows, Web
Founded20021981

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
  • E-commerce
  • Email marketing
  • Payment gateways
  • Shipping providers

Only in Sage X3

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain management
  • Manufacturing
  • CRM integration
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365
  • Power BI
  • EDI systems

Both cover

  • Project management
  • Audit trails
  • Cloud support
  • Web 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 Sage X3
  • Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot Sage X3

Sage X3

  • Multi-site operationsnot Odoo
  • International businessnot Odoo
  • Process manufacturingnot Odoo
  • Distribution 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

Sage X3

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year

Pricing, plan by plan

Odoo

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

Sage X3

$1500/month
  • Standard$1500/month
    • Core ERP functionality
    • Financial management
    • Inventory management
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Multi-company support
    • Advanced manufacturing
    • Business intelligence

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 Sage X3 if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Windows, Web.
  • You also want supply chain management.
Sage X3 review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo or Sage X3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo starts at Free and Sage X3 at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo or Sage X3?
Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo and $1500/month for Sage X3.
Does Odoo or Sage X3 run on more platforms?
Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile. Sage X3 runs on Cloud, Windows, Web.
Can I use Odoo for free?
Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sage X3 starts at $1500/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 Sage X3 is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo do that Sage X3 cannot?
Odoo covers Sales management, Inventory, Accounting, CRM. Sage X3 covers Financial management, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, CRM integration. Both handle Project management, Audit trails, Cloud support, Web support.
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