Questions about Odoo...
Odoo offers 2 versions:
a. a free version called Odoo Community Edition
b. a paid version called Odoo Enterprise Edition, these versions have many more extra features (apps). This version is referred to as an ''all-in-one'', ERP-wide solution.
Odoo is an all-in-one software platform, 100% cloud.
Odoo software helps a very wide range of SMEs & high-end companies manage their operations, such as accounting, sales, inventory management, production, HR, marketing, website/stores, and much more.
All of that in a truly integrated solution that can be tailored to the specific needs of a business.
Odoo SA is the company behind the open-source business software platform called Odoo.
Founded in 2002 by Fabien Pinckaers, who in 2024 still holds a majority stake in Odoo.
See ''ask me anything, Fabien Pinckaers"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vh72XggoPE
See ''meet Fabien Pinckaers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkPMqLC0o_8
Headquarters is located in Belgium 40 Chaussée De Namur Ramillies 1367.
In 2024, more than 4,000 employees worldwide work at Odoo, spread across 19 locations.
The mission of Odoo SA is to help companies improve their efficiency and drive their growth through integrated and user-friendly business software solutions.
Odoo aims to provide companies of all sizes with tools that enable them to streamline their processes, reduce costs, and compete better in the market.
Yes, Odoo is a reliable and widely used software platform for business management. Many companies around the world rely on Odoo for their daily operations.
Yes, Odoo is a 100% cloud solution. This means that users do not need to install software on their workstation or a private/hosted server. They have access to data and processes via the internet from anywhere.
And on the smartphone, Odoo works and looks exactly the same!
Odoo has more than 12 million users worldwide.
Odoo has more than 21,273 companies using Odoo as their ERP system.
Odoo software is used worldwide by various types of companies and organizations, from small and medium-sized enterprises to large multinationals. Feel free to check the extensive reference list: https://www.odoo.com/nl_NL/customers
Tip: select by country (e.g., Netherlands)
Tip: select by industry (e.g., Finance)
Tip: view all references from dooIT BV at https://www.odoo.com/nl_NL/partners/dooit-bv-9823433?country_id=159
Odoo is popular for several reasons:
- Integrated platform: Odoo offers a wide range of business applications, such as CRM, accounting, inventory management, sales, marketing, and more, all integrated into one platform. This makes it easy for companies to manage all their operational needs from one central location.
- Flexibility and adaptability: Odoo is highly flexible and adaptable to the specific needs of a business. Users can add or customize modules to meet their unique requirements, making it a scalable solution for businesses of any size.
- Open source: Odoo is an open source software platform, which means that the source code is freely available for users to view, modify, and share. This has contributed to the popularity of Odoo as it gives users the freedom to customize the software to their needs without being dependent on a vendor.
- Community and support: This community ensures continuous development and improvement of the platform.
All these factors have contributed to the popularity of Odoo as a powerful and versatile business software solution.
Yes, and it works exactly the same as on your computer (browser) - just read in our blog
Odoo is very suitable for accounting firms for several reasons:
- Integrated platform: Odoo offers an integrated platform with modules for comprehensive accounting, invoicing, project management, CRM, and more. This ensures an efficient and streamlined workflow for the office itself.
- Maximum support for collaboration with clients: a special arrangement for accounting firms ''2 apps free''.
So complete accounting & documents management offered for free to every client for an unlimited number of users. And the dashboard app (reporting) is free for everyone, including your client.
Tip: check out our video: https://www.dooit.nl/blog/odoo-video-s-14/speciaal-voor-administratiekantoren-dashboard-klantenportaal-117 - Flexibility: Odoo is very flexible, customizable, and forgiving. Should your client be invoiced or not? Errors are simple, quick, and multi-correctable.
Tip: check out our video https://www.dooit.nl/blog/odoo-video-s-14/controleren-corrigeren-116 - Automation: Odoo offers various automation options, such as automatic invoicing, reminders for outstanding payments, and reporting. This saves time and reduces human errors.
- User-friendliness: Odoo has an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easy for staff at accounting firms to use and manage the system.
All in all, Odoo can help accounting firms streamline their processes, increase efficiency, and gain better insight into their financial situation.
dooIT is happy to assist you with our certified consultants.
Call or email us or make an (online) appointment:
https://www.dooit.nl/appointment
dooIT is happy to assist you with that. Call or email us or make an (online) appointment:
https://www.dooit.nl/appointment
Odoo Experience is an annual free conference (often in October/November) organized by Odoo SA itself and held in the Brussels Expo halls.
During Odoo Experience, Odoo users, developers, partners, and experts from around the world come together to hear about the latest versions/developments, share best practices, and network.
Odoo Experience lasts a week. Our advice is to especially come on Wednesday so you can see owner Fabien Pinckaers who gives the introduction of the latest version.
Odoo Experience is freely accessible to everyone! And can also be followed online.
Yes, it is possible to integrate existing systems with Odoo. Odoo offers various integration options, such as APIs, webhooks, and import/export functionalities. This allows you to synchronize data from other systems with Odoo or vice versa.
Want to know specifically? Call or email us or make an (online) appointment:
https://www.dooit.nl/appointment
Yes, Odoo is suitable for large companies. Odoo is a powerful and scalable ERP system that can be customized to meet the needs of large organizations. It offers a wide range of functionalities, including accounting, inventory management, CRM, HR, manufacturing, and more. Many large companies around the world use Odoo because of its flexibility, adaptability, and scalability.
Yes, Odoo is definitely suitable for small companies. Odoo offers a wide range of business applications, such as CRM, accounting, inventory management, sales, marketing, and more, all integrated into one platform.
It is scalable, customizable, and affordable, making it a good choice for small businesses looking for an all-in-one solution for their business needs.
Yes, Odoo is definitely suitable for trading companies. Odoo offers a comprehensive range of functionalities specifically designed for trading companies, such as inventory management, purchasing, sales, invoicing, accounting, and more. With Odoo, trading companies can streamline their operational processes, work more efficiently, and gain better insights into their business performance.
It is a versatile and customizable platform that can be tailored to the specific needs of a trading company.
Odoo.sh is designed to easily install all standard Odoo apps, as well as all third-party apps available from the Odoo app store.
- Integration with GitHub
- An online editor
- Continuous integration
- Your own OTAP environment
- Version control (track, fork, merge, etc ...)
- Automated testing of each new commit
- And more
Want to know more about the differences between Odoo online, Odoo.sh? and self-hosting?
https://www.dooit.nl/blog/odoo-faq-19/drie-odoo-hosting-vormen-welke-past-bij-jou-146
Odoo is unique for several reasons:
- Integrated platform: Odoo offers a wide range of business applications, such as CRM, sales, accounting, inventory management, manufacturing, and more, all integrated into one platform. This ensures seamless collaboration between different departments within an organization.
- Flexibility: Odoo is very flexible and customizable to the specific needs of a business. Users can add or modify modules to meet their unique requirements.
- Open source: Odoo is open source software, which means that the source code is freely available and users have the ability to modify and extend it as desired.
- Community and support: Odoo has a large and active community of developers, implementation partners, and users who support each other and help solve problems.
All these factors make Odoo a unique and powerful solution for businesses of any size.
A database on Odoo online is suggested to be updated every year. you see an extra arrow behind your database. 
An update of a database on Odoo.sh? You need to apply for it yourself. You may be up to 4 versions behind. However, our advice is to stay updated annually or update every other year.
For both situations, we recommend our Odoo Maintenance Plan – you'll be switched over in seven steps.
Read our blog here
We advise annually but every other year is of course also possible. Read our blog here
