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Odoo vs SuiteCRM 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

Odoo
Ranking in CRM
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
ERP (10th)
SuiteCRM
Ranking in CRM
43rd
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Odoo is 4.8%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SuiteCRM is 0.5%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

ThomasPetrou - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
JV
Provides valuable reporting tools, but the user interfaces could be simplified
I use the platform mainly for lead management, opportunities, marketing automation, sales flow, and reporting The product's most valuable feature is the ease of obtaining information to make decisions. The platform's user interfaces could be simplified.  I have been using SuiteCRM for five…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most advantageous aspect is that with minimal customization, a company can be automated within a span of two to three months."
"Odoo operates on a subscription-based model, ensuring access to the most up-to-date version at all times."
"Odoo is a cost-effective tool for performing core ERP functions, such as inventory management. It's also good for manufacturing use cases."
"The most valuable features of Odoo are its customization and the fact that I can add modules whenever I want to the solution and the customization."
"Odoo is widespread in a lot of different industries, and the most powerful feature of Odoo in the manufacturing industry is the forecast."
"All modules in Odoo are integrated together, providing seamless transitions across various functionalities."
"It is a scalable solution...The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"The most beneficial feature of Odoo is its wide community and store, allowing users to purchase solutions and resolve any problems quickly."
"The product's most valuable feature is the ease of obtaining information to make decisions."
 

Cons

"The customization and technical support are not great."
"The solution should improve its performance."
"Odoo has room for improvement in industry-specific features."
"It's too early to make a definitive statement about Odoo as we are currently in the implementation stages. Once the implementation is complete and the system is up and running, we'll be able to provide feedback on its effectiveness and suitability for our needs. The implementation is very straightforward, and the system is easy to operate, similar to working with a spreadsheet. If there's one thing that could significantly enhance the system, it would be incorporating more AI capabilities."
"They could thoroughly study the market dynamics of different regions and connecting areas."
"The range of choices and functionalities has space for enhancement."
"For the drawbacks, we would need specialized people to work on Odoo."
"Odoo lacks a complete dashboard, and the reports are basic. The reporting could be improved by adding some graphics."
"The platform's user interfaces could be simplified."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the price as a one out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."
"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."
"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."
"Odoo is cheap compared to competitors."
"The price of the solution depends on the use case. However, it can be expensive and we are paying annually."
"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."
"It's expensive, but it has lots of tools available for running the business."
"The solution's licensing costs are low compared to its competitors."
"The product's initial price is quite low, around $100 for a fixed deployment."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SuiteCRM?
The product's initial price is quite low, around $100 for a fixed deployment. For ongoing support, there is an additional $50 charge per instance.
What needs improvement with SuiteCRM?
The platform's user interfaces could be simplified.
What is your primary use case for SuiteCRM?
I use the platform mainly for lead management, opportunities, marketing automation, sales flow, and reporting.
 

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