Odoo vs SAP vs Oracle ERP: Comparative Analysis

 
Brief Odoo is an open-source ERP software. It consists of all major modules- customer relationship management, e-commerce, accounting, billing, inventory management, warehouse management, and manufacturing. Since Odoo provides all functions under a single platform, organizations can use it to streamline business processes. Odoo ERP allows for seamless communication and information management. SAP stands for System Applications & Products in Data Processing. It consists of the key business functions of an organization. SAP ERP consists of several modules, including financial accounting, asset accounting, sales & distribution, material management, production planning, and plant maintenance. It prevents data duplication and helps streamline the decision-making process. Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a core suite of Oracle Cloud software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. The cloud consists of Oracle Financials Cloud, Oracle Accounting Hub, Oracle Project Management, Oracle Procurement Cloud, and Oracle Risk Management Cloud. It is easy to use and allows easy organization of data.
Pricing Plans Free Trial– Available Enterprise version– $15.00/month/user
100% free Community version. Odoo Thailand Co.,Ltd. only proposes the Community version.
Free Trial– Not available Consumption-based pricing Subscription-based pricing Free Trial– Available Financial Reporting compliance– $175/user/month Advanced Financial Controls– $80/user/month Advanced Access Controls– $150/user/month
Number of Users 1,000+ 50,000+ 6,000+
Key Features Automates case resolution and communication Creates new orders and triggers the delivery of goods Management of multiple warehouses and structured stock locations Supports several planning methods like Make To Stock or Make To Order Provides tools to handle multi-level sub-projects Provides end-to-end account management Manage all points of sales operations Invoice monitoring and tracking receipts Monitors Human Costs Records External Employees’ Services Confirms Service Management Orders Maintains Planning and Progress Collects Data Plans and Sheets AR Automation Cash Management Inventory tracking and forecasting Batch Management Financial planning and analysis Order management Accounting Enterprise performance management Revenue recognition Risk management Compliance and governance Procurement Inventory and supply chain Project planning and execution Product lifecycle
Platforms Web and Mobile OS (enterprise) Web and Mobile OS Web
Support 24/5 online support Dedicated resource center Video tutorials Training/educational material User documentation 24/7 Online Support Comprehensive FAQ section Blogs and user guides Detailed FAQ section Oracle University Training documentation Case studies Download and renewal support
Best for (Small/Medium/Large Enterprises) Suitable for small, medium, and large-scale businesses. All modern organizations. Rated high for its versatile and comprehensive platform. Small and medium businesses.
Mobile App Availability Android and iOS Android and iOS Android and iOS
3rd Party Integrations Odoo allows integrations with payment gateways, ecommerce applications, and social media platforms. Odoo works well with UPS, FedEx,Xero, DHL, USPS, Aramex accounting, QuickBooks, G-suite, and Mailchimp. SAP offers third-party integrations with accounting, payroll, time-tracking, expense management, business operations, and point of sale platforms. It allows you to integrate with as many as 50 applications. Oracle ERP can be integrated with product data management systems, product life cycle management applications, manufacturing execution systems, and electronic data collection systems. Oracle ERP allows integrations with Adobe Analytics, SessionCam, Demandbase, and Google Universal Analytics.
What’s Best Odoo’s app store has over 30,000 apps, so even specialized industry needs are addressed. Highly customizable Odoo is API-friendly and easy to integrate with third-party applications Has a modular structure and can be implemented in a phased approach Facilitates real-time decision making Easy scaling and management Provides on-premise and cloud hosting Intuitive user interface Z- level security Customized solutions Real-time information increases productivity and efficiency Reduces inventory cost and prevents overstocking of unnecessary goods Prevents data duplication Speeds up the decision-making process Heavily customized Easier functionality implementation Accessible on laptop, phone, and tablet Automatic software updates Simple and intuitive user interface Pre-built templates and processes automate a significant part of Oracle ERP Cloud migration.
What can be Improved Odoo has an elaborate installation and set-up process. Moreover, the initial learning curve is steep. Requires a high level of IT knowledge in order to operate fully. Need for faster bug fixing Complex procedure for performance tuning Lengthy learning curve Third-party integrations could be smoother Requires an onsite team to manage it Lack of support for DevOPS and agile development Slow to adopt technology changes High license costs Adding functionality is laborious and expensive Can improve front end speed of interaction Requires automated SQL tuning Several features require additional licensing Gaps in classroom-style learning Need for better data processing Requires an easier collection of diagnostic files