Founded
2005
Starting Price
$0
Category
Manufacturing & ERP
Last updated February 10, 2026
About Odoo
Odoo is a comprehensive, modular ERP platform that integrates manufacturing (MRP), inventory, accounting, CRM, HR, and 80+ business apps into a single system. Its open-source foundation and pay-per-app flexibility make it a popular choice for small and mid-sized manufacturers seeking an affordable, all-in-one solution without vendor lock-in.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Exceptionally modular — add only the apps you need, from one free app to the full 80+ suite
- Open-source Community Edition provides a fully functional ERP at zero licensing cost
- Tight integration between manufacturing, inventory, accounting, and sales eliminates data silos
- Strong manufacturing stack with MRP, PLM, Quality, Maintenance, and Shop Floor in one platform
- Significantly more affordable than SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics for SMBs
Key Features
MRP & Production Planning
Automated manufacturing orders from demand signals, multi-level bills of materials, capacity-based scheduling with Gantt views, and work center OEE tracking
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Engineering change orders with kanban workflows, BOM versioning with visual diffs, and integrated document management for plans and worksheets
Quality Management
Automated quality control points throughout production, statistical process control checks, quality alert tracking, and full lot/serial traceability
Maintenance Module
Preventive maintenance scheduling based on MTBF/MTTR statistics, corrective maintenance workflows, and equipment calendar management
Shop Floor Control
Tablet-friendly operator interfaces for workcenters, barcode scanning for lot and serial tracking, real-time production recording, and multi-step work order execution
Inventory & Supply Chain
Real-time warehouse visibility across locations, demand-driven replenishment rules, multi-warehouse management, and integrated purchase order automation
Pricing
One App Free
$0/month
- One app of your choice
- Unlimited users
- Odoo Online hosting included
- Support and maintenance included
Standard
$24.90
Best For
Small & Mid-Sized Manufacturing
Manufacturers who need MRP, inventory management, and production planning without the six-figure price tag of traditional ERP systems like SAP or Oracle
Multi-Department Integration
Companies looking to unify manufacturing, sales, purchasing, accounting, and HR into a single platform instead of juggling multiple disconnected tools
Make-to-Order & Custom Production
Job shops and custom manufacturers who need flexible BOMs, configurable products, routing management, and engineering change order workflows
Growing Businesses Scaling Operations
Startups and scaling companies that want to begin with one free app and gradually add modules as their manufacturing and business needs expand
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