Enterprise resource planning ( ERP) solutions are used by organizations that aim to control their corporate operations through a structured and automated framework. Odoo and ERPnext are ERPs operating as open source solutions with a community of people working in the background to support its users.
In comparison, the former is suitable for both large and small-scale industries, whereas the latter best operates in a small scale environment. In addition, comparatively less integration is possible with ERPNext than Odoo which supports larger integrations. Moreover, the support community of ERPNext is smaller compared to Odoo as ist the collective group of experts in the field stretching globally. Furthermore, the supporting features of ERPNext are limited to web-based, cloud, windows and Mac where Odoo edges up with the Android and iPhone/iPad support along with the ones mentioned for the former.
Odoo has a website or online edition which provides its users with the platform limited in features that are lacking in the ERPNext software. Furthermore, Odoo works out of the box and the ERPNext abilities are limited for simpler operations. Moreover, advanced customization can be done to Odoo platform that helps it to be operated in any business model which is limited in ERPNext
Odoo is the best ERP that can be installed for all sorts of business areas due to its customization ability and flexibility to suit any sort of company operations. Additionally, Odoo has a list of features that covers whole business operations in Omni-direction. Furthermore, Odoo the open source ERP consists of a major module of the management of entire business operations and additional add ons which are developed by the Odoo community having 20000+ members consisting of Odoo partners, developers and other support staff.
Odoo’s vast applications include Sales, Purchase, Inventory, Marketing modules, Accounting, HR modules along with the integrated CRM and many supporting ones which is perfect for managing business organizations ranging from small to corporate solutions. Additionally, Odoo has 12 million users over 120+ countries with 2550 partners and 25,500 apps in Odoo Apps. Moreover, for any business requirement, whether it's an in-house, small or large scale, corporate or freelance who are focusing on business growth, Odoo is the best choice.
ERPnext appears to be very similar to its competitors in open source business management platforms. Moreover, the accessibility to the software is easy which is developed using python by a strong community, which is much smaller compared to Odoo. Furthermore, the modular nature of ERPnext helps in easier customization of modules. In addition, ERPNext lacks features such as, evaluation with QR code support, managing contracts, delivery schedules, Freight carrier integration, Automated Time Tracking which can be seen in Odoo. Additionally, the software is only suitable for businesses where the operations are lighter and not complex.
| General | Odoo Enterprise | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Company | ||
| Inter Company | ||
| Multi Currency | ||
| Multi Language | ||
| Mobile Device Support | ||
| EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) | ||
| Inventory Management | ||
| Multi Warehouse | ||
| Storage Locations(Bins) | ||
| Stock Repleishment | ||
| Freight carrier integration | ||
| Stock Picking | ||
| Manage Stock Levels | ||
| Non Stocked Inventory | ||
| Inventory Price Lists | ||
| Multiple Variants | ||
| Multiple Units of Measure | ||
| Auto UOM Conversions | ||
| Batches/Serial Numbers | ||
| Up/Down Traceability | ||
| Batch Picking | ||
| Serial No Picking | ||
| Inventory Valuation | ||
| FIFO | ||
| FIFO | ||
| Moving Average | ||
| Barcode Support | ||
| QR Code Support | ||
| Quick Barcode Scan (Without 3rd Party Device) | ||
| Delivery Notes | ||
| Stock Transfers | ||
| Inventory Adjustments | ||
| Features | Odoo Enterprise | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Management | ||
| Supplier Pricelist Management | ||
| Inward Quality Inspection | ||
| Drop Shipping | ||
| Purchase Requests (Material Request) | ||
| Purchase Orders | ||
| Purchase Approval Workflow | ||
| Contracts/Purchase Agreements | ||
| Request for Quotations | ||
| Supplier Self Service Portal |
| Features | Odoo Online | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-level BOM | ||
| BOM Versions | ||
| By Products/Co Products | ||
| Make-to-Order | ||
| Routings | ||
| Sub Assemblies | ||
| One BOM for Multiple Item Variants | ||
| Material Request Planning | ||
| Production Calenda | ||
| Multiple Scheduling Plans | ||
| Gantt Chart Scheduling w/ Drag & Drop | ||
| Kanban Planning | ||
| Work Order Merging/Splitting | ||
| Finite Capacity Planning | ||
| Infinite Capacity Planning | ||
| Delivery Date Calculation (Backwards Scheduling) | ||
| Job Tracking | ||
| Work Order/Production Order | ||
| Work Order Operations | ||
| Work Instructions on Work Order | ||
| Messages on Work Order | ||
| Automated Time Tracking | ||
| Subcontracting | ||
| Rework/Repair | ||
| Scrap | ||
| Landed Cost Voucher | ||
| Production Order Costing | ||
| Actual Production Labor | ||
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