| Element | Odoo Online (SaaS) | Odoo On-Premise | Odoo.sh (Odoo's Cloud Platform) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment Method | Fully hosted on Odoo’s servers | On your own local or private/cloud servers | Hosted on Odoo’s cloud with development tools |
| Source Code Access | ❌ No (Partially closed, no direct modifications) | ✅ Full access (open source) | ✅ Full access (customizable) |
| Custom Module Support | ❌ Cannot install or upload external modules | ✅ Can install or develop any module | ✅ Fully supported and designed for this |
| Ease of Maintenance | ✅ Very easy – everything managed automatically | ❌ Requires manual maintenance and updates | ✅ Semi-automatic – Odoo handles much of it |
| Updates | Automatic by Odoo | Manual – you must apply them yourself | Semi-automatic – managed via Git and staging |
| Technical Requirements | None – suitable for non-technical users | High – requires server management expertise | Moderate – requires Git and Odoo tech knowledge |
| Full Control | ❌ Limited | ✅ Full control | ✅ Nearly full control |
| Security | High – managed by Odoo | Depends on your infrastructure | High – managed by Odoo but flexible |
| Backups | Daily automatic backups | Depends on your setup | Automatic backups by Odoo |
| Performance & Reliability | Excellent, but no deep customization | Depends on your infrastructure | Excellent with customization and dev support |
| Git & DevOps Integration | ❌ Not available | ✅ Possible, but manual | ✅ Integrated with Git + CI/CD tools |
| Cost | Cheaper than On-Premise/Odoo.sh | Potentially higher – depends on infrastructure & support | Medium – monthly subscription with dev support |
| Ideal Use Case | Small and medium businesses with no heavy customization needs | Medium to large businesses with in-house dev teams | Medium to large businesses needing customization and a strong dev environment |
✅ When to Choose Each Option
✔️ Odoo Online (SaaS):
- For small to medium businesses.
- When you need a quick, ready-to-use solution without customizations.
- If you don’t have an internal technical team.
- Looking for low cost and simple setup.
✔️ Odoo On-Premise:
- For medium to large companies.
- If you have a technical team or want full control over the system.
- When local or private hosting is required (e.g., due to security policies).
- Suitable for complex projects or custom integrations.
✔️ Odoo.sh:
- For tech-savvy companies or those working with Odoo partners.
- When you need a lot of customizations but don't want to manage infrastructure.
- If you want a Git-integrated development environment.
- A perfect middle ground between ease and flexibility.