Compiere vs Odoo

May 21, 2023 | Author: Michael Stromann
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Compiere
Compiere Enterprise is a modern, highly adaptable, enterprise-class business solution - that can be deployed on-premise or on the Cloud - for a fraction of the cost of traditional ERP systems. Improve agility and dramatically lower cost of ownership with Compiere.
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Odoo
Formerly OpenERP. All-in-one management software. Beautiful. Easy-to-use. From ERP to CRM, eCommerce and CMS. Download Odoo or use it in the cloud. Grow Your Business.
Compiere and Odoo are both popular open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, but they have distinct differences in their approach and functionality.

Compiere is a comprehensive ERP solution that offers modules for various business processes, including financial management, sales, purchasing, inventory, and production. It provides robust functionality for managing complex supply chains and supports multi-company and multi-lingual environments. Compiere is known for its flexibility and customization capabilities, allowing businesses to adapt the system to their specific needs.

Odoo, on the other hand, is a modular ERP platform that offers a wide range of integrated applications covering areas such as accounting, sales, CRM, inventory, manufacturing, and project management. It provides a user-friendly interface, extensive customization options, and a large marketplace of third-party apps. Odoo is designed to be highly modular, allowing businesses to choose and implement only the modules they require.

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Compiere vs Odoo in our news:

2019. Odoo grabs $90M to sell more SMEs on its business app suite



Belgium-based Odoo, an all-in-one business software provider, has raised $90 million. Odoo offers both an open source version and subscription-based enterprise software and SaaS solutions. Since its establishment in 2005, the company has achieved significant profitability and sustained 60% annual growth. Odoo primarily focuses on serving the SME business apps market, competing with major players such as Oracle, SAP, and Zoho. Through its Enterprise platform, Odoo offers around 30 applications, including ERP, accounting, stock management, manufacturing, CRM, project management, marketing, human resources, website, eCommerce, and point-of-sale apps. Additionally, a vibrant community of over 20,000 active members has contributed over 16,000 apps to the open source version of Odoo's software, catering to a wide range of business requirements.


2012. CDC Software and Consona unite into one company - Aptean



Hong Kong-based CDC Software, a hybrid enterprise software provider offering both on-premise and cloud deployments, has merged with Indianapolis-based Consona Corp. to create a new entity called Aptean. With over 10,000 customers in 50 countries, CDC Software brings its expertise to the combined organization. Aptean, now headquartered in Atlanta, boasts a customer base of more than 9,000 and a global network of sales and support operations with 1,500 employees. This merger brings together Consona and CDC's complementary solutions in crucial application areas such as customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and supply chain management (SCM).


2012. Consona acquired open source ERP software provider Compiere



US enterprise software company Consona has recently acquired Compiere, a leading on-demand ERP (enterprise resource planning) vendor. This strategic move allows Consona to establish its presence in the realm of cloud computing. Compiere stands out in the ERP industry as it offers both cloud-based functionality and operates on an open-source model, although it does have comparable counterparts like OpenBravo. With a primary focus on distribution, Compiere's software complements Consona's existing products designed for small to mid-sized discrete manufacturers. According to a statement, Consona intends to uphold and advance the development of Compiere's product portfolio, which currently serves around 130 customers. Furthermore, Consona is committed to supporting Compiere's open-source strategy, ensuring continuity for its user base.

Author: Michael Stromann
Michael is an expert in IT Service Management, IT Security and software development. With his extensive experience as a software developer and active involvement in multiple ERP implementation projects, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. Having previously worked at SAP, he has honed his expertise and gained a deep understanding of software development and implementation processes. Currently, as a freelance developer, Michael continues to contribute to the IT community by sharing his insights through guest articles published on several IT portals. You can contact Michael by email stromann@liventerprise.com