Head-to-head · Expense Reimbursement Software
Odoo Expenses vs DATABASICS
Odoo Expenses leads on 1 check, DATABASICS on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOdoo Expenses · 6.3/10
- Free planonly Odoo Expenses
Odoo Expenses scores higher on our rubric for expense reimbursement software: 6.3 against 5.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #16.
Odoo Expenses offers free plan; DATABASICS doesn't. On approval levels, DATABASICS gives you Custom where Odoo Expenses offers Single.
Odoo Expenses is the better fit for open-source and low-cost Odoo users. DATABASICS is the better fit for large organizations needing high integration breadth.
- Odoo Expenses fits best
Open-source and low-cost Odoo users
- DATABASICS fits best
Large organizations needing high integration breadth
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Side by side
| Feature | Odoo Expenses 6.3/10 Visit ↗ | DATABASICS 5.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Ranking | #11 in Expense Reimbursement Software | #16 in Expense Reimbursement Software |
| Best for | Open-source and low-cost Odoo users | Large organizations needing high integration breadth |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Tickets, Phone |
| Compliance | GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 500+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Odoo Expenses 3/3 · DATABASICS 3/3 | ||
| Receipt capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mileage reimbursement | ✓ | ✓ |
| Per diem support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Approval levels | Single | Custom |
| Payout methods | Both | Both |
| Mobile platforms | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Odoo Expenses brings expense entry, receipt capture, approval, accounting, and reimbursement into the Odoo suite. It suits organizations that want employees to submit expenses manually, upload or email receipts, or digitize them with OCR.… Read the review → |
DATABASICS is a cloud-based time and expense management platform for organizations handling employee expenses, reimbursements, receipts, mileage, per diem, approvals, cards, and project allocations. It is designed for regional businesses,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Odoo Expenses — where it wins
- Free one-app plan with unlimited users and Odoo Online
- OCR, email receipt submission, mileage, and per diem support
- Accounting, payroll, bank, cash, and check reimbursement options
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is limited to one app
- Verified approvals are single-level
- The iOS app is documented as subject to deprecation
DATABASICS — where it wins
- OCR, mileage, per diem, approvals, cards, and reimbursements in one platform
- 500 integrations across ERP, payroll, HR, card, and reporting systems
- Supports custom workflows, policies, API access, and multi-currency expenses
Where it doesn't
- Essentials starts at $400 per month for 25+ users
- Core and Enterprise pricing is custom
- No free plan for evaluating the product
- Odoo Expenses6.3/10 · Free plan
A low-cost, open-source-friendly expense workflow for organizations already using Odoo.
Visit OdooFull verdict → - DATABASICS5.9/10 · From $400/mo
A broad expense platform for organizations that need integrations, controls, and global payments.
Visit DATABASICSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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