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Bigin by Zoho CRM vs Odoo comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Bigin by Zoho CRM
Ranking in CRM
25th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Odoo
Ranking in CRM
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
ERP (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Bigin by Zoho CRM is 0.6%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Odoo is 1.5%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Odoo1.5%
Bigin by Zoho CRM0.6%
Other97.9%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

Vivek_Kumar@ - PeerSpot reviewer
Zoho Developer at KG CRM Solutions LLP - Zoho Authorized Partner
Has supported lead and deal tracking for small businesses but lacks deeper customization options
The pipeline management has helped to streamline the sales processes in that I can develop the business pattern where we can send automated emails and automated calls at different stages. For example, when a lead enters a system, we can automatically generate welcome emails. Once any modification in the lead is done, such as when it's qualified, we can send them qualified emails or acknowledgment emails based on the business pipeline. This user-friendly interface has helped my customers adapt quicker to Bigin by Zoho CRM as, after customization or completion of the project, I will make a Loom video to train the clients through the sessions, and through the Loom videos and SOPs, they can adapt easily to Bigin by Zoho CRM. They can also adapt to all the applications.
ThomasPetrou - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Mazi4u
Integration across functionalities has streamlined business operations and improved cost efficiency
Odoo's documentation needs improvement, as there are areas that are not well-documented. Additionally, some underlying technologies need refactoring to more modern structures. Although it's not immediately necessary since the system works, changes to the architecture would be beneficial. From the transition from version 17 to 18, it appears they are aware and have begun addressing some of these concerns.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I rate Bigin by Zoho CRM nine out of ten."
"With Bigin by Zoho CRM, we spent about a week for setup and within 15 days it was operational, requiring less than a month total for implementation."
"The pipeline management has helped to streamline the sales processes in that I can develop the business pattern where we can send automated emails and automated calls at different stages."
"We can add users and products to the workflows."
"The pipeline management has helped to streamline the sales processes in that I can develop the business pattern where we can send automated emails and automated calls at different stages."
"The most advantageous aspect is that with minimal customization, a company can be automated within a span of two to three months."
"Being open source, it is more affordable compared to alternatives like Oracle or SAP, and I appreciate how easy it is to customize with the available sources."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is its payroll localization."
"It is scalable, and because it is on cloud, we can have as many users as we want."
"Odoo's setup phase is easy."
"We find manufacturing and stock quite useful, as well as the CRM to be the most valuable features."
"The solution is easy to use."
"Odoo operates on a subscription-based model, ensuring access to the most up-to-date version at all times."
 

Cons

"Their commercial model based on slabs is not easily comprehensible. The sales representatives should be better equipped to explain the slab structure in a simpler manner."
"Bigin by Zoho CRM is a very limited application; we cannot customize it as we want."
"Zoho CRM needs to incorporate HRM."
"The user interface is too modular and fragmented, posing challenges. The UI could be much better by the year 2025."
"Bigin by Zoho CRM is a very limited application; we cannot customize it as we want."
"Odoo does not provide integration with other third-party apps like Shopify."
"The customization and technical support are not great."
"The reporting and the interface could definitely be better."
"The solution is good, but the user interface is not the best."
"The tool needs to improve its scalability."
"I'm uncertain because each year they release a new version with improvements. However, one area that needs significant enhancement is the website, particularly the modern core website. While there's an approach similar to WordPress, it is quite basic at the moment. Besides that, particularly with the POS solutions, we identified potential security issues. This is due to the storage of information on cookies or similar sessions. In cases of Internet-related issues, there's a vulnerability where data might be compromised. The system uses temporary storage until the internet connection is restored, and then it pushes the data to the server or database. This poses a risk, especially in point-of-sale systems, where there could be vulnerabilities for data modification or alteration by unauthorized individuals."
"The price of the solution could be reduced to improve the overall offering."
"The performance can be slightly improved for the customization interface."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Odoo is an open-source tool. I don't have to pay for it."
"It is very affordable for any type of business. And this is one of the main advantages of Odoo. Small businesses can subscribe and this is a very good feature."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Odoo's pricing a six out of ten."
"I would rate the price as a one out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."
"Odoo is straightforward in terms of costs. You pay the vendor for both the software and implementation. We selected one of the twelve certified vendors for implementation in our local area, opting for the vendor named Four Zero Five."
"There is a need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. It is not an expensive solution, especially in my country."
"The pricing is quite affordable, especially when compared to other products, making it a cost-effective choice."
"The price of the solution depends on the use case. However, it can be expensive and we are paying annually."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Bigin by Zoho CRM?
With AI becoming prevalent, Bigin by Zoho CRM needs AI updates, which I heard they are working on. Additionally, their commercial model based on slabs is not easily comprehensible. The sales repres...
What is your primary use case for Bigin by Zoho CRM?
In my previous organization, we used Bigin by Zoho CRM for vendor onboarding, payments, and everything. In the present organization, we are only doing the billing. Since we are a very small organiz...
What advice do you have for others considering Bigin by Zoho CRM?
We are currently working on integrating Bigin by Zoho CRM with other applications, particularly an HR HRIS system, though this is planned for 2026 end. Bigin by Zoho CRM saves considerable time com...
What do you like most about Odoo?
The versatility of Odoo is one of its most valuable features for business productivity. It offers modules for purchase, inventory, manufacturing, sales, help desk, timesheets, point of sale, email ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Odoo?
The pricing for Odoo is affordable, with the solution being significantly cheaper than its competitors like SAP, Microsoft, and Oracle, while offering a comparable range of services. Thus, in terms...
What needs improvement with Odoo?
Odoo's documentation needs improvement, as there are areas that are not well-documented. Additionally, some underlying technologies need refactoring to more modern structures. Although it's not imm...
 

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