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Odoo vs SYSPRO

Odoo logo

Odoo

Software

Open-source ERP and CRM suite for all business needs

From
Free
Rated
-
SYSPRO logo

SYSPRO

Software

ERP for manufacturing and distribution

From
$1200/month
Rated
-

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; SYSPRO sYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo covers Sales management, SYSPRO covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo and SYSPRO actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo and SYSPRO differ
AttributeOdooSYSPRO
Starting priceFree$1200/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, Web, MobileCloud, On-premise, Web
Founded20021978

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
  • Project management
  • E-commerce
  • Email marketing
  • Payment gateways

Only in SYSPRO

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Inventory management
  • Quality management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI systems
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Cloud support
  • On-premise 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 SYSPRO
  • Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot SYSPRO

SYSPRO

  • ERP for discrete and process manufacturersnot Odoo
  • Distribution, inventory and warehouse managementnot Odoo
  • Production planning, bills of materials and shop floor controlnot 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

SYSPRO

  • SYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo

Pricing, plan by plan

Odoo

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

SYSPRO

$1200/month
  • Standard$1200/month
    • Financial management
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply chain
  • Premium$2500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • 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 inventory.

Choose SYSPRO if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want manufacturing.

Questions people ask

Is Odoo or SYSPRO better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo starts at Free and SYSPRO at $1200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo or SYSPRO?
Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo and $1200/month for SYSPRO.
Does Odoo or SYSPRO run on more platforms?
Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile. SYSPRO runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
Can I use Odoo for free?
Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SYSPRO starts at $1200/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 SYSPRO is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo do that SYSPRO cannot?
Odoo covers Sales management, Inventory, Accounting, CRM. SYSPRO covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory management. Both handle Cloud support, On-premise support, Web support.

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