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Odoo Point of Sale

🇧🇪 BE · Free plan · paid from €24.90/user/mo

Open-source POS system with offline mode, EU hosting, and real-time inventory sync for retail and restaurants.

EU hostedGDPROpen sourceFree planISO 27001
Odoo Point of Sale is a web-based POS system developed by a Belgian company, offering real-time inventory and accounting integration, multi-store support, and offline functionality. It is GDPR-compliant, ISO 27001-certified, and can be self-hosted or used via Odoo’s EU-based cloud. A free plan is available, with paid tiers starting at per-user pricing.

Replaces

Odoo Point of Sale is sought as a European alternative to:

Features

Interface & Device Compatibility

  • Intuitive web-based interface for tablets, laptops, desktops, and industrial touch-screen terminals
  • Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
  • Offline mode with automatic data synchronization upon reconnection
  • Supports barcode scanners, payment terminals, cash registers, and electronic scales

Payments & Invoicing

  • Supports cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and custom payment methods
  • Bill splitting for payments by multiple parties or methods
  • Currency rounding to smallest denomination
  • Offline payments with automatic synchronization
  • Integrated invoicing with VAT number registration for B2B customers
  • Direct integration with Odoo Accounting for bookkeeping

Checkout & Sales Management

  • Customer-specific prices and percentage discounts on products or entire orders
  • Parallel order processing for simultaneous transactions
  • Customizable receipts with promotions, opening hours, and events
  • Multi-step checkout: order at one POS, pay at another
  • Mobile selling on iPad and Android tablets
  • Dynamic barcodes embedding price, weight, and loyalty program information

Store & Inventory Management

  • Real-time stock monitoring and inventory management across locations
  • Order history searchable by customer, product, cashier, or date
  • Daily sales tracking by payment type
  • Multiple cashier accounts secured by badges or PIN codes
  • Cash flow monitoring and cash register adjustments
  • Franchise management with centralized stock, sales, and accounting

Customer Loyalty & Marketing

  • Customer registration with email and contact details for sales tracking
  • Customer identification via search or barcode on loyalty cards
  • Permanent, time-limited, or seasonal customer discounts
  • Loyalty programs with points redeemable for gifts or discounts
  • eWallet system for credit top-ups or refunds
  • Pricelists for automatic price adjustments (e.g., eat-in vs. takeaway)

Product Management

  • Hierarchical product categories with ordering by popularity
  • Product search by name, barcode, or description
  • Support for multiple units of measure and barcodes per product
  • Product variants for sizes, colors, or configurations
  • Control over product availability status
  • Gift card sales with customizable amounts and validity

Pricing

One App Free
€0 per user / month
  • One app (e.g., POS) with unlimited users
  • Hosted on Odoo Online
  • Free forever
Standard Plan
€24.90 per user / month (billed yearly)
  • All Odoo apps included
  • Unlimited support, hosting, and maintenance
  • Hosted on Odoo Online
Custom Plan
€37.40 per user / month (billed yearly)
  • All Odoo apps plus Odoo Studio and multi-company support
  • External API access
  • Hosting on Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, or on-premise

All plans include unlimited support, hosting, and maintenance. The first app (e.g., POS) is free with unlimited users; additional apps require a paid plan.

EU Trust Profile

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

  • Data Processing Agreement (DPA)not verified

    The GDPR Data Protection Clauses are part of the Odoo Enterprise Subscription Agreement.

  • Trust center / security page

    The Trust Center provides compliance badges, subprocessor lists, and security controls.

    Evidence →
  • EU data residencyEurope (FR, NL, SE)

    For new customers using Odoo 19.0 or later, backups are hosted in Europe.

    Evidence →
  • Public sub-processor list

    The subprocessor list includes OVH, Google Cloud, Outscale, Scaleway, and Amazon Web Services.

    Evidence →
  • ISO 27001

    Odoo has achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification for its software and cloud infrastructure.

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

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

  • Extensive feature set covering POS, inventory, accounting, and customer data in one platform
  • Deep integration with the broader Odoo ERP system, enabling seamless synchronization across modules
  • Modular design allows businesses to add only the applications they need
  • Supports fast checkout workflows with barcode scanning, multi-store selling, and flexible promotions
  • Multiple payment methods and customizable reporting tools
  • Competitive pricing with a free plan and transparent subscription tiers
  • Strong value for money compared to more expensive ERP alternatives
  • Unifies various business operations, reducing the need for separate tools

Where users see room to improve

  • · Steep learning curve and complex onboarding, particularly for non-technical users
  • · Inconsistent support quality and delayed responses, with some users reporting hidden costs
  • · Performance issues at scale, especially in multi-company or multi-location setups

Integrations

Odoo InventoryOdoo AccountingOdoo eCommerceOdoo CRMOdoo WebsiteStripePayPalAdyenUPSFedExDHLBarcode scannersElectronic scalesPayment terminals

Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-08-03), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.