What is Odoo?

Odoo is an open-source ERP solution. ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. Simply put, an ERP system allows you to store all the information your business needs in one place. This starts with your accounting, but also includes your customer database, the products you sell, purchase and manufacture, and even your HR management. Many different ERP systems exist, and Odoo is one of them.

Why Odoo?

I often recommend Odoo because it is very user-friendly and accessible. While many other ERP systems look technical and dull, Odoo feels fresh and inviting.

Another important aspect is its pricing model. With many ERP vendors, you first pay per user, which makes sense, but then you also pay extra for every module you need. This makes software appear affordable at first, but the more modules you activate, the more expensive it becomes, often reaching hundreds of euros per month. Odoo works differently. You pay a fixed price per user per month, and you can use all modules without additional costs. Clear and transparent.

Implementation

Because Odoo is user-friendly, clear and modular, it can be implemented and adopted quickly. I usually start with the accounting setup, as this forms the foundation. Once the accounting is configured, taking the next step towards invoicing customers directly from Odoo is simple. From there, you can install and configure the right modules for each process. This way, you don’t need to run a full implementation project or go live all at once, but can roll it out gradually.

Conclusion

Odoo is very affordable and user-friendly ERP software that can also be implemented quickly. My main advice is to first thoroughly assess whether Odoo contains the exact functionality you need, or consider whether your processes can be structured in a way that works within Odoo’s standard capabilities. And if that is the case, Odoo is the perfect ERP solution for your business, one you will enjoy using for many years to come.