Odoo Enterprise and Odoo Online Differences
- Acunomic
- Oct 28
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 29
Odoo Introduction
Odoo is suite of open source business apps that cover all your company needs or commonly called as ERP(enterprise resource planning) in a business world. A system that is designed to give a solution to your business needs by providing multiple integrated applications such as accounting, projects, crm, timesheet, point of sales, inventory, sales within a single platform. Odoo comes with several editions and deployment solutions. Some of which might be confusing to the average user. In this blog, we will explain the differences between each edition and compare them with each other.
Odoo Editions
Odoo comes in two editions: the Community and Enterprise editions. In short, the community edition is the free and open-source version of Odoo. Whereas the enterprise edition is the paid upgrade that offers additional features and support. We will explain it more thoroughly their differences below.
Odoo Community
As stated above, the Odoo community edition is a free version of Odoo. It is an open-source project, meaning you can use it and customize it to your company's needs. Odoo Community Edition has the key apps available from the get-go.
However, it does have some limitations:
It has fewer apps compared to the Enterprise edition.
It also didn’t have official support from Odoo.
Despite this limitation, Odoo community edition remains a strong option for small businesses that emphasize flexibility and full control of their system.
Odoo Enterprise
Odoo Enterprise is the paid version of Odoo. It is built on top of the Community Editions, so the Enterprise edition will have access to all Community Editions features, with the addition of more advanced features.
Some of the features are:
Version Upgrades.
Hosting Options.
Mobile User Interfaces.
Below is the list of apps in both editions. Note that every apps in the community edition will also be available in the enterprise edition.
For further details you can visit: https://www.odoo.com/page/editions
Deployment Options
The other terms that the user might be confused about are Odoo online, Odoo.sh, and On-Premise. All of them refer to how the Odoo application is deployed. We will explain in more detail below.
Odoo Online
Odoo online is a Software as a Service (SaaS) hosted and managed by Odoo. It is a subscription-based service that provides access to all Odoo apps. It can be easily setup with a few simple steps. However, Odoo online lacks customization options. Direct access to the server and database is not possible in Odoo online. Odoo online also didn’t allow users to install third-party applications.
On-Premise
On-premise is where the user can deploy Odoo in their own server. This gave the user full control of the data and infrastructure. However, this deployment option requires the user to maintain their server by themselves; hence, this deployment option is only suitable for users with dedicated IT teams.
Odoo.sh.
Odoo.sh is a cloud hosting platform specifically used for the Odoo application. This deployment option is a mix between Odoo online and On-premise deployment. It has the flexibility that the on-premise offers, but with the reliability that Odoo online excels at. It has full Enterprise features and apps, and manages different branches of your project using version control tools such as Git. Odoo.sh still requires some technical knowledge and is better suited for developers or companies with IT teams who can handle the configuration and deployment tasks.
for more detailed information, visit : https://www.odoo.com/blog/business-hacks-1/how-to-choose-your-hosting-type-560
Odoo Pricing
Odoo comes with three pricing plans. Free plans, Standard plans, and Custom plans. Each plan is suited for different users. The free plan only allows the user to access one app for free, with unlimited users. This is of course, quite limiting; but it is good for users who want to try Odoo first. The standard plans offer all apps in Odoo, but using the deployment type of Odoo online. This means the user can easily setup their Odoo, but without many customization optionmandas. Including installing a third-party application. The Custom plans include all the deployment options. From Odoo online, Odoo.sh, and On-premise. Odoo custom also offers Odoo Studio, a no-code tool to create and customize apps in Odoo. Odoo Custom also offers multi-company features and external API access.
for more detailed pricing visit : https://www.odoo.com/pricing
As an ERP, Odoo offers flexible options for various business needs. This applies to both features and deployments. The key differences between Odoo Community and Enterprise editions are that the community edition is more ideal for small business or a developer who want a free and open-source application with full control and customization. Enterprise editions are aimed at companies that need advanced features, official support, and version upgrades. When it comes to deployment, Odoo online is the simplest way to start using Odoo. Odoo.sh is better suited for companies with IT teams who can manage their own Odoo to tailor it to their unique business requirements. Suitable pricing may vary between users. The free plan is better suited for users to try Odoo. The standard plan is for users who need a simple setup and basic Odoo features. While the Custom plan is aimed towards enterprise businesses.
Ultimately, the right version and deployment depend on the business size, customization needs, and technical capability.
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