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Zoho Books vs Odoo
Zoho Books and Odoo are both used by Indian businesses, but they suit different people. Here is how they differ and how to decide.
| Zoho Books | Odoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Zoho Corporation, Chennai | Odoo S.A., Belgium |
| Type | Cloud accounting software | Modular business software (ERP) |
| Runs on | Web (cloud), Android and iOS | Web (cloud or self-hosted), Android and iOS |
| Best for | Service businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps. | Growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system. |
| Strengths | Fully online, accessible from anywhere. Connects with the wider Zoho suite (CRM, Inventory, Payroll). Strong automation for invoices and reminders. | 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 | Needs an internet connection. Not built mainly for fast counter billing in a shop. | 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 Zoho Books if
- Service businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps.
- Fully online, accessible from anywhere
- Connects with the wider Zoho suite (CRM, Inventory, Payroll)
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 Zoho Books and Odoo, so we can show you both and set up whichever fits.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Zoho Books or Odoo?
It depends on who does the billing. Zoho Books suits service businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps. 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 Zoho Books partner and connect you with partners for other products.