Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any charges for using Odoo?
If you are using the Odoo community edition it's free of cost as it's an open-source
platform. On the contrary, if you are using the Odoo enterprise edition there will
be a subscription charge involved based on the number of users and the add-ons used.
How the pricing aspects of Odoo enterprise?
The pricing aspects of Odoo enterprise depend on the apps selected and the number
of users. You can check the pricing from Odoo Pricing page, you can select the apps
required and add the number of users.
Is Odoo community edition available free of charge?
Yes, the Odoo community is available free of charge, however, the only expenses
are server charges or equipment involved, and the customization if
required.
Which is the best server to host my Odoo ERP?
For hosting enterprise edition you have multiple options:
1. Odoo online, where server charges are free of cost however, customization is
possible only via studio app.
2. Odoo. sh (provided by Odoo, customization is possible)
3. Local Instance( you can use your local server or host from any of the third-party
servers.)
For community edition, you can host on your server or any third-party server such
as Google, AWS, Alibaba, etc.
How much will it cost for an Odoo.sh server?
You can find the Odoo sh server pricing from odoo sh pricing page. Here select the
worker based on your user. For every 20-25 internal users add 1 worker and for every
4000 - 5000 website/portal users consider as 1 worker.
How is the Odoo community different from the enterprise edition?
Odoo Community is an open-source and free of cost edition, Whereas the enterprise
is a licensed edition built based on the community edition.
For more details click
here.
Are there any other hidden charges for the Odoo enterprise?
Apart from the subscription charges, there will be a server charge plus extra Integrations(other
extra connectors such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, voip, etc) charges if you use any.
I cannot find payroll and certain HR modules on the Odoo pricing page. How does
Odoo charge for this?
If you are an enterprise edition user the apps which are not listed on the pricing
page are free of cost to use.
How is the Odoo subscription charged?
Odoo Subscription is charged yearly, if you are using Odoo online then you can go
for a monthly subscription too.
Can we add new users and add ons to the Odoo platform?
Yes for sure, you can add more users and apps based on your needs whenever required.
Moreover, to add the same in subscription, connect your implementation partner or
Odoo account manager.
Is it possible to upgrade from Odoo community to enterprise?
Yes, you can upgrade from Odoo community to enterprise at any time.
What is Odoo Online?
Odoo online is SAAS project provided by Odoo based on Odoo enterprise edition. Here
the user needs to pay only for the subscription cost and will not be charged for
the server. Even though the user saves the cost on the server, Odoo limits the user
from customization and the use of other third party apps.
Is Odoo suitable for trading companies?
Yes, Odoo is most suitable for your trading company. The suggested apps to manage
your company are Sale, Purchase, Inventory, Invoicing and Accounting.
Can I use Odoo for my manufacturing industry?
Yes, Odoo ERP is one of the most suitable solutions for your manufacturing unit.
There are tons of features available in it. The suggested apps are Sale, Purchase,
Inventory, Invoicing, Accounting and Manufacturing. Other additional apps are Quality,
Maintenance, PLM, Repair etc.
Is it possible to manage a restaurant using Odoo ERP?
Yes, it's possible to manage the restaurant using Odoo ERP. The recommended apps
are PoS, Purchase, Inventory, Invoicing and Accounting.