Odoo Community vs Enterprise – what’s the right choice for you?

The main difference between Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise is that the first is open-source and free while the second is licensed and shared source. Both editions have different purposes, but the main consideration when comparing Community and Enterprise is price. Here’s what you need to know:

Odoo Enterprise has annual licensing fees and will be more expensive from the get-go, however, you pay for an all-rounded and complete system that includes:

Odoo Community provides a lot of flexibility if you have everything it takes to support this system in-house. Additional costs may accumulate down the line and you need to be ready to invest in:

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here — it’s all about what best fits your needs. Dive into our comparison guide and see what edition best suits you as an Odoo end-user!

When comparing Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise, you need to consider how your daily tasks will be managed. Identify the specific processes and functionalities you need, such as accounting, inventory management, or CRM, and evaluate the modules and user interfaces each edition offers to support these needs.

Odoo Community gives you access to basic essentials like:

Odoo Enterprise fills in the feature gaps by providing all modules that the Community edition has, additional features to these modules, and exclusive apps. On top of that, you also have access to:

Odoo Community’s interface also largely differs from Odoo Enterprise. The Enterprise edition has a dashboard where users can navigate, quick search, and organise their view. Odoo Community does not have a dashboard, but rather opens on the Discuss app and relies on a drop-down menu for navigation.

Odoo 17 Community vs Enterprise – start view 

Support is another major difference. Odoo Enterprise includes professional support, giving you peace of mind. With Odoo Community, you rely on community support and your own team.

With Odoo Enterprise, you have access to:

With Odoo Community, you rely on:

Odoo Community lets you customise extensively, with access to 18,000+ free, community-driven apps via the Odoo Marketplace. However, you will need the in-house technical skills and hosting, security, and scaling are your responsibility.

When it comes to hosting Odoo Community, you have two options and they are both self-hosted. They both provide a lot of flexibility but should be considered as extra costs when budgeting. 

Odoo Enterprise simplifies your customisation and hosting options as an integrated solution, easing the load on your team. It offers Odoo Studio, a little to no code customisation standard app that allows you to modify UI and reporting. It provides seamless integration with other Odoo apps, provides built-in security & compliance features, and its infrastructure support is great for scaling.

In terms of hosting, Odoo Enterprise gives you various options:

Check out our Odoo Hosting Guide for more detailed information on every available option.

If you’re looking for a free and flexible solution to kickstart your operations or test out an ERP system, Odoo Community might be the right option for you. It’s a versatile platform that you can shape to meet your needs.

However, if you need a scalable system with full features that grow with your business, Odoo Enterprise is the way to go. It offers a more integrated, user-friendly experience with ongoing support and updates.

All in all, choosing an Odoo edition is down to your specific needs – including budget, in-house technical skill, and scalability. By carefully considering these factors and evaluating your priorities for an ERP system, you can choose the Odoo edition that best supports your success.

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