# Odoo — Open Source Business Apps & ERP Suite

> Modular open-source ERP and business application platform covering CRM, accounting, inventory, e-commerce, and more.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# Odoo — Open Source Business Apps & ERP Suite

## Quick Use
```bash
# Docker Compose quick start
docker run -d -e POSTGRES_USER=odoo -e POSTGRES_PASSWORD=odoo -e POSTGRES_DB=postgres --name db postgres:15
docker run -d -p 8069:8069 --name odoo --link db:db -t odoo
# Open http://localhost:8069 to set up your first database
```

## Introduction
Odoo is a comprehensive suite of open-source business applications that covers every company need: CRM, e-commerce, accounting, inventory, point of sale, project management, and more. Its modular design lets organizations start with one app and expand as they grow, all from a single integrated platform.

## What Odoo Does
- Provides 30+ fully integrated business apps out of the box
- Manages sales pipelines, customer relationships, and lead tracking via CRM
- Handles double-entry accounting, invoicing, and bank reconciliation
- Runs warehouse management with barcode scanning and multi-location inventory
- Powers e-commerce storefronts connected to inventory and payment gateways

## Architecture Overview
Odoo follows a three-tier architecture: a PostgreSQL database for persistence, a Python-based server (using Werkzeug) that handles ORM operations and business logic, and a JavaScript frontend built on its own OWL framework. Modules are self-contained directories with models, views, and controllers that register into the core registry at startup.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Requires Python 3.10+ and PostgreSQL 12+ as the backing database
- Configure via `odoo.conf` for database host, admin password, addons path, and workers
- Deploy with Docker using the official `odoo` image paired with a `postgres` container
- Set `--workers` and `--max-cron-threads` for production concurrency tuning
- Use a reverse proxy like Nginx for SSL termination and static asset serving

## Key Features
- Modular app store with thousands of community and enterprise add-ons
- Built-in website builder and e-commerce with SEO tools
- Unified data model across all apps eliminates integration headaches
- Studio app allows no-code customization of forms, views, and automations
- Multi-company and multi-currency support for international operations

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **ERPNext** — Python-based ERP with strong manufacturing focus; fewer built-in apps but simpler setup
- **SAP Business One** — Enterprise ERP with deep industry modules; proprietary and significantly more expensive
- **Dolibarr** — Lighter PHP-based ERP/CRM; fewer features but lower resource requirements
- **Tryton** — Python ERP framework prioritizing modularity; smaller community and ecosystem
- **iDempiere** — Java-based community ERP forked from Compiere; steeper learning curve

## FAQ
**Q: Is Odoo truly free and open source?**
A: The Community Edition is LGPL-licensed and fully open source. The Enterprise Edition adds proprietary modules on top and requires a subscription.

**Q: How many users can a self-hosted Odoo instance handle?**
A: With proper worker configuration and PostgreSQL tuning, a single server can comfortably serve hundreds of concurrent users. Larger deployments use load balancers.

**Q: Can I migrate from Odoo Community to Enterprise?**
A: Yes. Enterprise is an overlay on Community, so you can upgrade by installing Enterprise modules on top of your existing database.

**Q: How do I install custom or third-party modules?**
A: Place the module directory in your addons path, update the app list from Settings, and install it from the Apps menu.

## Sources
- https://github.com/odoo/odoo
- https://www.odoo.com/documentation

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