Head-to-head · ERP Software
Odoo ERP vs ERPNext
Odoo ERP leads on 0 checks, ERPNext on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOdoo ERP · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly ERPNext
Odoo ERP scores higher on our rubric for erp software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Odoo ERP is the better fit for teams wanting the broadest modular ERP suite. ERPNext is the better fit for cost-conscious teams needing a full ERP.
- Odoo ERP fits best
Teams wanting the broadest modular ERP suite
- ERPNext fits best
Cost-conscious teams needing a full ERP
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Side by side
| Feature | Odoo ERP 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | ERPNext 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in ERP Software | #5 in ERP Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting the broadest modular ERP suite | Cost-conscious teams needing a full ERP |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $5/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Linux, macOS |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 14 integrations |
| Features Odoo ERP 5/5 · ERPNext 5/5 | ||
| Finance module | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manufacturing tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-entity support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | Odoo ERP brings accounting, invoicing, CRM, sales, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, websites, human resources, projects, and marketing into one modular suite. It is intended for organizations ranging from small businesses to large… Read the review → |
ERPNext is an open-source enterprise resource planning system maintained by Frappe Technologies Pvt. Ltd. It brings financial accounting, sales, procurement, inventory, manufacturing, projects, point of sale, human resources, payroll, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Odoo ERP — where it wins
- Covers finance, inventory, manufacturing, CRM, HR, projects, and commerce
- One App Free includes one app, unlimited users, and Odoo Online
- Supports Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, on-premise, and external API access
Where it doesn't
- One App Free limits access to one application
- Paid pricing varies by region and currency
- Odoo.sh hosting and implementation services may add costs
ERPNext — where it wins
- Covers finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, and manufacturing
- Self-hosted edition has no product charge and uses AGPL-3.0
- REST, RPC, low-code customization, and broad integrations
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting requires your own server and operational management
- The $5 plan is limited to single-site shared hosting
- Its broad scope may require more configuration than a narrow tool
- Odoo ERP9.1/10 · Free plan
A modular ERP suite spanning finance, operations, commerce, HR, and collaboration.
Visit OdooFull verdict → - ERPNext9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad, open-source ERP with low-cost hosting and self-hosting flexibility.
Visit ERPNextFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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