Odoo Community

Open-source ERP: CRM, sales, inventory, accounting and more.

A GitHub repo in Finance & Accounting, last reviewed Oct 16, 2026.

What Odoo Community does

Odoo is a suite of integrated business apps covering CRM, sales, invoicing, inventory, manufacturing, website and e-commerce, with a free community edition and a paid enterprise edition.

Best for

Growing businesses that need an ERP
Inventory-heavy operations
Replacing many disconnected apps

How small businesses use Odoo Community

Run inventory and sales in one system
Manage purchasing
Connect website orders to accounting

Quick facts
Type	GitHub Repo
Category	Finance & Accounting
Pricing	Free community edition; paid enterprise
Repository	github.com/odoo/odoo
License	LGPL-3.0
Setup level	Developer
Main tradeoff	Some apps are only in the paid enterprise edition, and setup needs a developer or partner.
GitHub stars	55.2k (as of 2026-10-21)
Added	Oct 16, 2026
Last reviewed	Oct 16, 2026

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Odoo Community: common questions

Who should use Odoo Community?

Odoo Community suits growing businesses that need an ERP, inventory-heavy operations and replacing many disconnected apps.

When should you choose something else instead of Odoo Community?

Some apps are only in the paid enterprise edition, and setup needs a developer or partner. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as QuickBooks, Xero and Booke AI.

Is Odoo Community free?

Odoo Community pricing: Free community edition; paid enterprise. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official repository or website before you buy.

Can a small business self-host Odoo Community?

Yes. Odoo Community is open source on GitHub, and its setup level is developer. You will need a computer or server to run it and someone to keep it updated and backed up, or you can use a hosted option if one is offered.