yourapps.studio vs Odoo
Odoo is a modular ERP — if your process fits a module, it goes fast. yourapps.studio is a kit — you build exactly what you need. Which is worth it when?
When Odoo?
- You need manufacturing control (MRP) or a full general ledger in the system rather than at your accountant
- You have in-house developers who can customize XML/Python
- You need dozens of ERP modules — HR, CRM, marketing, POS, eCommerce in one suite
- You want open-source as a base and are ready to maintain modules
- You have time for implementation partners and customization cycles
When yourapps.studio?
- You want quotes, invoices, stock, purchasing and bank — without an implementation partner, in hours instead of months
- Your process fits no standard module — you build custom, no-code, without Python/XML
- Measurement, VOB progress billing, e-invoice, PV planner are included, not bought on top
- Permissions should apply per field, per status, per role — not just per module
- OnlyOffice for Word/Excel embedded directly, without third-party add-ons
- Communication hub — chat per entry instead of an external tool mix
- Training engine for ISO/regulator/HSE directly in the system
Direct comparison
Rows with a blue background mark points where the tools differ significantly.
| Feature | yourapps.studio | Odoo |
|---|---|---|
| Data model definition | ✓ No-code, drag & drop | ~ XML / Python for custom models |
| Sales: quote → invoice → e-invoice | ✓ Built in, ZUGFeRD / XRechnung | ✓ Sales + invoicing modules |
| Measurement & VOB progress billing | ✓ Built in | ✗ Third-party app |
| Stock, purchasing, bank reconciliation, DATEV | ✓ Built in | ✓ Inventory, purchase, accounting modules |
| General ledger (balance sheet, P&L) | ~ At your accountant — DATEV export | ✓ Accounting module |
| PV planner | ✓ Roof → parts list → quote | ✗ Not available |
| Permissions per field | ✓ SPFC: granular per status | ~ Group + record rules |
| Communication hub | ✓ Per entry | ✓ Discuss module |
| OnlyOffice / .docx & .xlsx editor | ✓ Embedded directly | ~ Via third-party app |
| Training + quiz + audit | ✓ Built-in | ~ Survey + eLearning module |
| Offline write | ✓ Mobile app / PWA | ✗ Online-only |
| Implementation time | ✓ Hours to days | ~ Weeks to months |
| AI for your data | ✓ Bob, permission-respecting | ~ Add-on / third party |
| Self-hostable | ✓ Docker | ✓ Open-source / community edition |
| Industry flexibility | ✓ Any industry | ✓ Module-dependent |
| Audit log per field | ✓ Default | ✓ Enterprise edition |
| API + webhooks | ✓ REST + SSE | ✓ XML-RPC + REST |
| Price per user & month | €12 (Basis) · €32 (Pro) | from €24.90 (Standard), €37.40 (Custom) |
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vs MS Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint)
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vs monday.com
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vs Hero Software
Hero Software is built for trade businesses — with ready-made modules for typical processes. yourapps.studio is a kit — your industry, your processes, your fields. Which fits for you?
vs Jira + Confluence
Jira for tickets, Confluence for docs — two tools, two licenses, two logins. yourapps.studio does both in one system. When is the switch worth it?
vs lexware office (lexoffice)
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vs sevDesk
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