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OpenBravo vs Ordoro

OpenBravo logo

OpenBravo

ERP

Open-source-derived ERP that has narrowed its focus to retail commerce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ordoro logo

Ordoro

Logistics

Order and inventory management for online sellers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: OpenBravo the commercial product is a paid subscription despite the open source lineage, so buyers who assume open source means low cost find the licence conversation no different from any other vendor's.; Ordoro the product is split into three separately priced apps for shipping, inventory and dropshipping rather than one plan
  • They diverge on capability: OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale, Ordoro covers Order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenBravo and Ordoro actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenBravo and Ordoro differ
AttributeOpenBravoOrdoro
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
PlatformsSelf-hosted, WebWeb
CategoryERPLogistics
Founded20002012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 OpenBravo

  • Retail point of sale
  • Omnichannel order management
  • Inventory and warehouse
  • Procurement
  • Financials
  • Modular architecture
  • Web-based interface
  • Open source lineage

Only in Ordoro

  • Order management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Multi-channel
  • Fulfillment
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Encryption

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

OpenBravo

  • A retail chain replacing separate point of sale and back office systems with one platform across storesnot Ordoro
  • A retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilmentnot Ordoro
  • An organisation that requires source code access for auditability or long term control of its own extensionsnot Ordoro
  • A business in Europe or Latin America where Openbravo's partner presence is establishednot Ordoro

Ordoro

  • Order management and shipping label creation across sales channelsnot OpenBravo
  • Inventory tracking and supplier dropshipping automationnot OpenBravo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

OpenBravo

  • The commercial product is a paid subscription despite the open source lineage, so buyers who assume open source means low cost find the licence conversation no different from any other vendor's.
  • Development focus has narrowed towards retail commerce, so a buyer wanting a general purpose ERP for manufacturing or services is choosing a product whose investment is going somewhere else.
  • The community around the horizontal ERP is much quieter than it once was, so independent documentation, forum answers and third party modules are sparse and you are dependent on the vendor and its partners in practice.
  • The partner network is small and concentrated in particular regions, which limits your choice of implementer and leaves you exposed if the one available partner in your country is unavailable or underperforms.
  • Extending the platform requires Java and SQL skills specific to its framework, so customisation means hiring or contracting developers for a niche stack, and a heavily modified installation becomes yours to maintain across upgrades.

Ordoro

  • The product is split into three separately priced apps for shipping, inventory and dropshipping rather than one plan
  • Inventory starts at $349 a month and dropshipping at $299, so a retailer needing both pays for both
  • Only the shipping app is free
  • Order limits and feature gates are not stated on the main pricing page and require opening a separate page per app

Pricing, plan by plan

OpenBravo

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Open-source
    • Core functionality
    • Community support
  • Enterprise Support$200/month
    • Professional support
    • Updates
    • Consulting

Ordoro

Free
  • ShippingFree
    • Free to start
  • Dropshipping$299/month
    • Consolidate and automate dropship orders
  • Inventory$349/month
    • Track inventory across stores and warehouses

Which should you pick?

Choose OpenBravo if

  • You need retail point of sale.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Web.
  • You also want omnichannel order management.
OpenBravo review

Choose Ordoro if

  • You need order management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want inventory tracking.
Ordoro review

Questions people ask

Is OpenBravo or Ordoro better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenBravo starts at Free and Ordoro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OpenBravo or Ordoro?
OpenBravo starts at Free and Ordoro at Free.
Does OpenBravo or Ordoro run on more platforms?
OpenBravo runs on Self-hosted, Web. Ordoro runs on Web.
Can I use OpenBravo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is OpenBravo best used for?
OpenBravo is most often used for a retail chain replacing separate point of sale and back office systems with one platform across stores, a retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilment, an organisation that requires source code access for auditability or long term control of its own extensions, a business in europe or latin america where openbravo's partner presence is established. Of those, a retail chain replacing separate point of sale and back office systems with one platform across stores and a retailer needing a single view of stock across shops, warehouse and online fulfilment are not what Ordoro is typically brought in for.
What can OpenBravo do that Ordoro cannot?
OpenBravo covers Retail point of sale, Omnichannel order management, Inventory and warehouse, Procurement. Ordoro covers Order management, Inventory tracking, Multi-channel, Fulfillment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OpenBravo: Is Openbravo free?

The lineage is open source and source code is available, but the commercial retail product is sold as a subscription. Treat it as commercial software with an open codebase rather than as free software with paid support.

Ordoro: Is there a free version of Ordoro?

Yes, Ordoro offers a free Shipping app to start, plus a 15-day free trial with no credit card required. The Inventory and Dropshipping apps start at $299 and $349 per month respectively.

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OpenBravo: Can I still use it as a general ERP?

The horizontal capability exists in the architecture, but the commercial attention is on retail. If you are not a retailer, you would be relying on parts of the product that are not where investment is going.

Ordoro: Can I use multiple Ordoro apps together?

Yes, you can combine Ordoro's individual apps. The company offers bundled pricing for customers selecting multiple services; contact their team for custom multi-app package rates.

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OpenBravo: What skills do I need in-house?

Java and SQL for anything beyond configuration, plus familiarity with the module framework. If you have no development capacity and no intention to acquire any, the open codebase gives you nothing you will use.

Ordoro: What is included in Ordoro's pricing?

All Ordoro plans include support from their in-house team based in Austin, Texas, and web-based access with no required software download.

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OpenBravo: How do I judge the implementation risk?

By the partner, and specifically by whether there is more than one credible partner in your country. A single available implementer is a concentration risk that should be reflected in your contract terms.

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