Odoo Vs ERP Next

Enterprise resource planning ( ERP) solutions are used by organizations that aim to control their corporate operations through a structured and automated framework. Odoo and ERPnext are ERPs operating as open source solutions with a community of people working in the background to support its users

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Why is Odoo better than ERPNext?

In comparison, the former is suitable for both large and small-scale industries, whereas the latter best operates in a small scale environment. In addition, comparatively less integration is possible with ERPNext than Odoo which supports larger integrations. Moreover, the support community of ERPNext is smaller compared to Odoo as is the collective group of experts in the field stretching globally. Furthermore, the supporting features of ERPNext are limited to web-based, cloud, windows and Mac where Odoo edges up with the Android and iPhone/iPad support along with the ones mentioned for the former.

Odoo has a website or online edition which provides its users with the platform limited in features that are lacking in the ERPNext software. Furthermore, Odoo works out of the box and the ERPNext abilities are limited for simpler operations. Moreover, advanced customization can be done to Odoo platform that helps it to be operated in any business model which is limited in ERPNext

ERPNext

ERPnext appears to be very similar to its competitors in open source business management platforms. Moreover, the accessibility to the software is easy which is developed using python by a strong community, which is much smaller compared to Odoo. Furthermore, the modular nature of ERPnext helps in easier customization of modules. In addition, ERPNext lacks features such as, evaluation with QR code support, managing contracts, delivery schedules, Freight carrier integration, Automated Time Tracking which can be seen in Odoo. Additionally, the software is only suitable for businesses where the operations are lighter and not complex.

ERPNext only supports web-based and on Mac

Odoo Enterprise

Odoo Community with additional features is the Odoo Enterprise Edition. Odoo Enterprise offers increased operational speed, efficiency and mobile browser compatibility. Odoo Enterprise gets unlimited functional support, frequent upgrades and public and private cloud hosting support from Odoo SA. Being a paid version, the Subscription fee depends on the number of users and the apps used. Odoo Enterprise transforms a company from the seller of open source software to provider of proprietary services. Many functional modules like Data Cleaning, Sign, Help Desk, Marketing Automation, Quality Management, Maintenance, Online Appointment, Subscription, Studio etc., which are not part of Odoo Community are included in Odoo Enterprise. Additional features of existing applications including barcode integration, shipping connector, MPS, VOIP etc. gives weightage to Odoo Enterprise compared to Odoo Community.