5 Things You Should Know Before Using Odoo
In
the digital age, managing businesses with online enterprise resource
planning (ERP) tools is a must to optimize performance and get the best
outcome. Odoo, an open-source and one of the most popular business management software in the world, serves over 12 million happy users worldwide for a plethora of reasons, and here are some: With more than 70 certified and integrable apps, we streamline your business processes with data centralization and sharing. As your business expands, assemble the apps you need and scale your suite with more. Fine-tune
your system with shortcuts using the Studio app. For more advanced
features, enhance your suite with third-party apps available on Odoo Apps Store. With
an intuitive design, Odoo allows team members with varying computer
literacy to collaborate seamlessly and with ease on the same platform. Use
one app for free, or get access to all certified apps under our
Standard or Custom plan for a single fee with no hidden cost. Such great flexibility
helps Odoo fit into your unique business workflow—but we also understand
that it could be overwhelming for those unfamiliar with our products
and services. Here are five things you want to know to optimize the use
of Odoo before you commit. Did
we already mention that it's entirely free? Open-source, Odoo Community
is hosted on your own or rented server to manage the operations of
finance, sales, eCommerce, human resources, marketing, services, and
productivity across 29 certified apps that come with their basic
features.
If you are starting your own online business, Odoo Community is your
optimal choice for testing and managing the database entirely on your
own! Unlock the full set of features by upgrading to the licensed
Odoo Enterprise by paying monthly or annually as your business expands.
Our Enterprise version unlocks you to comprehensive accounting features
and exclusive functionalities, such as payroll management, Amazon
Connector, and more. Your database will also equip more new features
with our regular product upgrades. In addition, Odoo Enterprise users
are eligible for our unlimited functional support by simply submitting a ticket. Designed
for businesses ready to take off, the Enterprise version maximizes your
resources by supporting custom developments—Cross-check with this table to see which version covers more of your needs. Other than the Community version, Odoo
Enterprise users can also host their database on private servers. This
hostage grants end users full freedom to run the database and
infrastructure, as well as the liberty to make all the custom changes
they want. To put it in short, it's all yours. We recommend this
to those with advanced technical knowledge, as Odoo SA is free of
responsibility here regarding your infrastructure's robustness,
performance, and scalability. On Odoo Cloud, we provide either
software (SaaS) or a platform as a service (PaaS)—both automatically
update your database to the latest Odoo version—ideal for small and
medium-sized enterprises to start their Odoo journey. Performance and security are the biggest
benefits of hosting your database with Odoo Online—With 19 global
offices, Odoo monitors your database 24/7 across time zones. By doing a
full backup of your database every day to have it replicated on at least
three different machines on different continents, Odoo allows you to
download any of your backups within the last three months while
guaranteeing maximum security. Supported by Odoo Studio, Odoo SaaS users can also tailor the low-code platform to their unique needs. Odoo.sh
stands in the best of both worlds. This PaaS hosting option enables end
users to enjoy everything they already do with Odoo SaaS while also
granting access to the open-source code for customization purposes. Besides
the certified apps, Odoo.sh also supports any third-party apps
available on our app store and built-in tools that will help you to
develop new apps and custom features such as:
Incredibly flexible and powerful, Odoo PaaS serves your
business with the deployment and maintenance convenience of Odoo Online
and the freedom of Odoo On-Premise as it grows.
Every business is unique. This is why we offer the freedom for users to
choose from the different hosting options to create a management suite
that best fits their businesses within budget and control. Maximizing
our support, Odoo also partners with over 3000 local service providers
to provide the best regional support, functionally and culturally.
Click here for a more comprehensive comparison. Our certified apps are categorized into 8 major modules: As
their names suggest, each module targets one operation line in your
business. Integrable and instantly automated, apps in these modules
contribute to data sharing and centralization, optimizing resources and
streamlining every workflow. "Our experience with Odoo is excellent, "quoting from Dipesh Nag, the Managing Director at Grameen Danone,
a Bangladeshi social enterprise that manufactures dairy products. "It
gives us the flexibility to tackle all the issues in the procedure
faster and more accurately. I recommend Odoo to any other organization
looking to be a more agile entity and drive business performance." Have a quick glance at the core Odoo apps: Book a demo to see how Odoo can be tailored to streamline your business or experience the power of Odoo first-hand today with a 15-day free trial, no credit card required. Yes,
you can. Odoo understands a crisp online presentation is just as
crucial for the success of a modern business. Whether you are planning
to launch your online business or are hoping to implement an ERP to
assist with operations at the backend, Odoo has just the support you
need. For new entrepreneurs-to-be, Odoo offers our Web Design Service (WDS)
to launch your online business. Guaranteeing the best practices of
UX/UI and customer journey, Odoo assigns an in-house team of
professional web designers, sales experts, and front-end developers to
set up your business with an apt breeding ground for instant success and
great first impression.
Comprehensive & Integrable
Scalale
Customizable
Easy To Use
Simple Pricing
1. Odoo Community or Odoo Enterprise?
2. Where Should I Host Odoo?
On-Premise
Odoo Online (SaaS)
Odoo.sh (PaaS)
3. Which Apps Do I Need?
4. Can Odoo Help With Launching My Online Business?
And we have equal support for up-and-running
businesses, too. Be it project and customer relationship management
(CRM) or finance and inventory administration, Odoo allows businesses to
tailor the system with selected functionalities to support the existing
operations, no matter where you host your website. Click here to know more!
5. Where Do I Go To Know More About Odoo?
Odoo is all about sustainable business development—that's why the modular architecture and annual product updates. Besides the detailed documentation on all standard and localized features available in our certified apps, you can always count on our 12+ million-strong online community and online forums to brainstorm and inspire.
In addition, we provide many more functional support and success cases to help you better understand our products and utilize them to their full potential. Through our frequent local Roadshows, training sessions, webinars, and e-Learning platform, we keep users updated with new Odoo features, integrations, product updates, and more while guaranteeing a chance for you to consult with one of our project managers and functional consultants.
For those who want to understand how your industry utilizes Odoo on a more personal level, we ensure we bring new stories that dive deep into successful integrations from varying sectors around the globe.
Of course, you are always welcome to reach out and consult with us directly to see how we can scale your business!