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Odoo

🇧🇪 BE · Free plan · paid from €19.90/user/mo

3.9/5· 4,035 reviews across 6 portals

Open-source ERP with modular apps, EU-hosted cloud and a free plan for unlimited users.

EU hostedGDPROpen sourceFree planISO/IEC 27001:2022
Odoo is a Belgian open-source ERP platform that integrates CRM, inventory, manufacturing, HR, e-commerce and project management in a single modular system. The Community edition is free under LGPLv3; the Enterprise edition adds paid apps, cloud hosting on OVHcloud and Google Cloud, and official support. Data is encrypted in transit and ISO 27001 certified. A free plan allows unlimited users with one app.

Replaces

Odoo is sought as a European alternative to:

Features

Sales & CRM

  • Lead and opportunity tracking with pipeline management
  • Quotation, order, and invoice creation
  • Point of Sale (POS) system for retail and gastronomy
  • Subscription management with recurring invoices
  • Rental contract, delivery, and return management

Finance & Accounting

  • Financial and analytical accounting
  • Invoice and payment processing
  • Employee expense management
  • Document management system
  • Spreadsheet documents and online signing
  • Sustainability metrics (ESG) tracking

Inventory & Manufacturing

  • Stock and logistics management
  • Manufacturing orders and bills of materials (BOM)
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
  • Purchase orders, tenders, and agreements
  • Equipment maintenance tracking
  • Quality control for products

Human Resources

  • Centralized employee information management
  • Recruitment pipeline tracking
  • Paid time off (PTO) and leave requests
  • Employee appraisals and assessments
  • Job referrals and sharing
  • Fleet management and vehicle cost tracking

Marketing

  • Marketing automation for email campaigns
  • Email design, sending, and tracking
  • SMS marketing campaigns
  • Social media and website visitor management
  • Event publishing and ticket sales
  • Surveys and live result sharing

Productivity & Communication

  • Chat, mail gateway, and private channels
  • Approval request creation and validation
  • IoT device models and helpers
  • VoIP telephony capabilities
  • Knowledge library management
  • AI tools and agents

Pricing

One App Free
Free unlimited users
  • One app of choice (e.g., CRM, Accounting)
  • Unlimited users
  • Odoo Online hosting included
  • Multiple companies supported
Standard
€19.90 per user / month (annual billing)
  • All apps included
  • Odoo Online hosting
  • Unlimited support
  • Discount for first 12 months
Custom
€29.90 per user / month (annual billing)
  • All apps included
  • Choice of Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, or on-premise
  • Odoo Studio for app customization
  • Multi-company and external API access

Pricing varies with billing cycle (monthly rates are higher). Discount applies to initial users for the first 12 months.

EU Trust Profile

6 of 9 criteria verified with evidence, last checked 2026-08-03. Every ✓ links to its source.

  • Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

    The Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is part of the Odoo Enterprise Subscription Agreement and is available for download.

    Evidence →
  • Trust center / security page

    Odoo provides a dedicated security page detailing its security practices and compliance certifications.

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  • EU data residencyFrance and Belgium (production); France, Netherlands, and Sweden (backups for new customers on Odoo 19.0+)

    EU data residency is available with production hosting in France and Belgium, and backups in France, Netherlands, and Sweden for new customers on Odoo 19.0 or later.

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  • Public sub-processor list

    The sub-processor list is publicly available in Odoo's privacy policy.

    Evidence →
  • ISO 27001Covers Odoo's software and cloud infrastructure

    Odoo is ISO 27001 certified, covering its software and cloud infrastructure.

    Evidence →
  • SOC 2not verified
  • BSI C5not verified
  • TISAXnot verified
  • German-language support

    Odoo offers product support in German, including offices in Germany and German-specific localization.

    Evidence →

Verified means: the claim was publicly documented at the linked source on the check date. The vendor's own information prevails.

Reviews

Recurring themes, synthesized from public reviews across portals.

What users value

  • Comprehensive all-in-one ERP with modules for sales, inventory, projects, tasks, and accounting in a single integrated system
  • High ease of use, scoring 8.4–8.5/10 on G2, outperforming SAP ECC and Oracle E-Business Suite
  • Strong customization capabilities (8.5/10 on G2) due to open-source architecture and modular design
  • Competitive pricing and transparent cost structure compared to SAP or NetSuite
  • Modular approach allows businesses to activate only needed features, reducing complexity
  • Suitable for end-to-end business operations, from purchasing to financial accounting
  • Open-source foundation enables deep customization and community-driven development

Where users see room to improve

  • · Inconsistent post-go-live support, with reports of slow responses, poor follow-up, and limited help for business-specific issues
  • · Hidden costs emerge after contract signing, including price increases for plan changes and aggressive upselling of 'Success Packs'
  • · Upgrades often break customizations, requiring migration effort with each new version

Ratings across portals

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Integrations

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Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-08-02), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.