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BUSY vs Odoo
BUSY and Odoo are both used by Indian businesses, but they suit different people. Here is how they differ and how to decide.
| BUSY | Odoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Busy Infotech (part of IndiaMART) | Odoo S.A., Belgium |
| Type | Desktop accounting and inventory software | Modular business software (ERP) |
| Runs on | Windows desktop | Web (cloud or self-hosted), Android and iOS |
| Best for | Traders, distributors and manufacturers that need detailed inventory and multi-location stock on desktop. | Growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system. |
| Strengths | Detailed inventory and accounting. Multi-location and batch-wise stock. Popular with distributors. | Apps for invoicing, inventory, POS, purchase and accounting that share one database. Indian GST localisation. Can run in the cloud or on your own server. |
| Limits | Mainly desktop. More setup and training than a simple billing app. | Needs setup by someone who knows Odoo. More than a small single-counter shop usually needs. |
| Price | See the official site | See Odoo's official site |
Choose BUSY if
- Traders, distributors and manufacturers that need detailed inventory and multi-location stock on desktop.
- Detailed inventory and accounting
- Multi-location and batch-wise stock
Choose Odoo if
- Growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.
- Apps for invoicing, inventory, POS, purchase and accounting that share one database
- Indian GST localisation
We are partners for both BUSY and Odoo, so we can show you both and set up whichever fits.
Questions people ask
Which is better, BUSY or Odoo?
It depends on who does the billing. BUSY suits traders, distributors and manufacturers that need detailed inventory and multi-location stock on desktop. Odoo suits growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.
Can I move from one to the other?
Yes. Items and parties can usually be exported to Excel and imported into the other product. A partner can help with the import during installation.
Can I see both before deciding?
Yes. Request a demo of either product on this page. We are a BUSY partner and connect you with partners for other products.