Choosing between Odoo Community and Enterprise is one of the first decisions businesses face. Both share the same core codebase, but they differ in licensing, features, and support models.
Odoo Community Edition
Community is free and open-source (LGPL). You host it yourself and have full access to the source code. It includes core apps: Sales, Purchase, Inventory, Accounting (basic), CRM, Website, POS, and more. Ideal for startups and SMEs with technical resources or a partner like Orvix Nexus.
Odoo Enterprise Edition
Enterprise adds proprietary modules and features: advanced accounting, Studio, Sign, Helpdesk, marketing automation, IoT, and official Odoo support. Pricing is per user, per month. Best for larger organizations needing official support and advanced apps out of the box.
Key Differences
- Cost: Community is free (hosting + partner costs); Enterprise has per-user licensing
- Features: Enterprise includes apps not available in Community
- Support: Enterprise includes Odoo SA support; Community relies on partners
- Customization: Both support full customization and third-party modules
Our Recommendation
Start with Community if your budget is tight and you have a reliable Odoo partner. Upgrade to Enterprise when you need specific enterprise-only apps, or official Odoo support. All Orvix Nexus modules work on both editions.