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Ellucian vs Odoo comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Ellucian
Ranking in ERP
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Student Information System (SIS) (1st)
Odoo
Ranking in ERP
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
CRM (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Odoo is 1.8%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Odoo1.8%
Ellucian1.2%
Other97.0%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1308615 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Dean at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Presents all information in one place and automates some of our manual processes
This product is used by more than 50 colleges in our state and it is purchased by the government. The system office does the testing and pushes out the patches to us, so everything has been testing. Even if there is any customization that needs to be done, it happens before it comes to us. As such, I haven't had to contact technical support myself.
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 19, 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

"Using Ellucian means that we have more automated processes, and don't have to do everything manually."
"Decent support, large installed base, adequate plus training."
"I like that all of the student information is in one place."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is its payroll localization."
"With Odoo, being open source is advantageous because we have access to the source code for whatever we develop. This gives us the flexibility to make additions, deletions, or modifications according to our needs without any restrictions. There are no predefined formats that limit our customization options."
"All modules in Odoo are integrated together, providing seamless transitions across various functionalities."
"It is scalable, and because it is on cloud, we can have as many users as we want."
"I like the helpdesk module, and I like the simplicity of integration among their modules. All the modules are very well integrated, and you can move among the modules in an easy way."
"We like how the solution is integrated."
"Odoo is flexible and serves us quite well. Its interface has improved."
"What I appreciate most about this solution is its ease of customization compared to other products. Odoo is straightforward and simpler to customize. Additionally, it offers stability by decentralizing the entire ERP with multiple products, making management and support more efficient. Moreover, the availability of talent in India is a key advantage, as the salaries for Odoo professionals are relatively lower than SAP or Oracle ERP professionals. This makes it easier for us to find suitable talent for projects seamlessly."
 

Cons

"It is expensive and uses an antiquated database (Unidata) that requires a specialized set of technical skills in staff."
"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"Odoo could be better integrated with our warehouse management system."
"The customization and technical support are not great and could be improved."
"Odoo’s asset management, supply chain, and advanced manufacturing should be improved."
"The solution's reporting could be improved."
"The solution is good, but the user interface is not the best."
"The performance can be slightly improved for the customization interface."
"Currently, the regional office is in Dubai, and I believe it would be beneficial to establish a regional office in Pakistan to enhance support and accessibility for users in our country."
"The reporting and the interface could definitely be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"The pricing is quite affordable, especially when compared to other products, making it a cost-effective choice."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one means high price, and ten means low price, I rate Odoo's pricing a five or six out of ten."
"The solution's licensing costs are low compared to its competitors."
"I would rate the price as a one out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."
"Its pricing is well-received in Latin America. They sell by the user. In October 2022, they changed the way they sell Odoo. They commercialized Odoo. They now sell by the user. The cost of a user is $13.5 five per month for Latin America, which is lower than other ERPs."
"I would rate this product on pricing as a six. If it is a SaaS solution, it is fixed. It is reasonably expensive."
"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
University
30%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise6
 

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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...
What is your primary use case for Odoo?
As a customer, I use Odoo for various purposes in my company, ranging from accounting to sales. I use it as accounting software, CRM, and sales software. I also host my website on it and manage pro...
 

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