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Element |
Odoo Community |
Odoo Enterprise |
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Cost |
Completely free |
Annual or monthly subscription based on users and modules |
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License Type |
Open Source (LGPL) |
Partially closed-source (Odoo Enterprise License) |
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Source Code Access |
Full access |
Partial – some components are closed-source |
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Available Modules |
Only basic modules (Sales, Purchases, Basic Accounting, Inventory...) |
All advanced modules (e.g., Advanced Manufacturing, Digital Signature, Studio...) |
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User Interface |
Relatively simple |
More elegant and modern with additional features |
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Advanced Applications |
Not available |
Available, including: |
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• Odoo Studio |
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• Electronic Signature |
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• OCR (Optical Character Recognition) |
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• Full mobile support |
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• VoIP |
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Technical Support |
No official support – community-based |
Official support from Odoo or certified partners |
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System Updates |
Fully manual |
Automatic or managed via Odoo.sh platform |
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Third-party Integration |
Available but requires development |
Easier integration with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, VoIP |
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Mobile Access |
Limited |
Fully integrated mobile app (iOS and Android) |
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Security & Compliance |
Lower compared to the Enterprise version |
Advanced security features and regular updates |
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Community & Free Support |
Active open-source community |
Same community plus official support channels |
✅ When to Choose Odoo Community:
· If you have a limited budget.
· You have an internal development team that can customize the system.
· You don’t need advanced modules or official support.
· Your company is small to medium-sized with simple operations.
✅ When to Choose Odoo Enterprise:
· If you need advanced modules or easy customization using Odoo Studio.
· You want a professional user experience and official support.
· You prefer automatic updates and enhanced security.
· Your company is medium to large and requires a scalable, powerful solution.