Odoo
Integrated suite of business apps covering accounting, CRM, inventory, eCommerce, HR, and project management, available free as Community or paid Enterprise edition.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/odoo/odoo or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed NetSuite.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $74/mo ($888/yr) in subscriptions
Odoo FAQ
Common questions
Is Odoo free and open source?+
Odoo is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Integrated suite of business apps covering accounting, CRM, inventory, eCommerce, HR, and project management, available free as Community or paid Enterprise edition.
What paid software does Odoo replace?+
Odoo serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: NetSuite, Zoho, saving up to $74/month ($888/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Odoo?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/odoo/odoo or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Odoo?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed NetSuite.