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Odoo vs SugarCRM Platform comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Odoo
Ranking in CRM
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
ERP (14th)
SugarCRM Platform
Ranking in CRM
27th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (11th), Marketing Automation (16th), Sales Force Automation (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Odoo is 1.4%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SugarCRM Platform is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Odoo1.4%
SugarCRM Platform1.2%
Other97.4%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

ThomasPetrou - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Mazi4u
Integration across functionalities has streamlined business operations and improved cost efficiency
Odoo's documentation needs improvement, as there are areas that are not well-documented. Additionally, some underlying technologies need refactoring to more modern structures. Although it's not immediately necessary since the system works, changes to the architecture would be beneficial. From the transition from version 17 to 19, it appears they are aware and have begun addressing some of these concerns.
reviewer1345677 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager / IT Planning & Architecture Services at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Easily customizable, automation enhances the marketing campaigns but support is the main hiccup for us
It has been effective in managing customer relationships. It has sales email campaigns, plus integration with Active Directory. And there are centralized reports for the CEO and the general managers. We work with automation for these marketing and email campaigns. It sends out emails to prospective customers related to sales offers automatically. And it copies the sales team so that they can follow up. They are tracking the sales leads. So, the automation within SugarCRM enhances the marketing campaigns. For now, my work is done because I am the IT strategy and planning manager. I just try to deliver the solution according to the requirements of the business. From my side, it's implemented already, the requirement related to the sales funnel. But if they have any other requirement from the business side, they will submit it to me, and then I will look for a suitable solution.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"With Odoo, being open source is advantageous because we have access to the source code for whatever we develop. This gives us the flexibility to make additions, deletions, or modifications according to our needs without any restrictions. There are no predefined formats that limit our customization options."
"It is a comprehensive tool containing a lot of applications integrated together by nature. It is easy to use and has a nice interface that is easy to learn and teach your employees."
"The most advantageous aspect is that with minimal customization, a company can be automated within a span of two to three months."
"All modules in Odoo are integrated together, providing seamless transitions across various functionalities."
"The scalability is very good. There are over 100+ end users in our company."
"The most valuable features of Odoo are its customization and the fact that I can add modules whenever I want to the solution and the customization."
"Odoo operates on a subscription-based model, ensuring access to the most up-to-date version at all times."
"Odoo is user-friendly. It's the first solution we tried, so we find it easy to use."
"It has sales email campaigns, plus integration with Active Directory."
"It works well with Jira. You can customize it to fit your needs."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is its low cost, and it works well."
"Saying that, it has a small server footprint and is easy to set up."
"The most valuable features of Sugar Enterprise are the exports of graphics, statuses, complaints, and tasks."
"Available source code, good documentation, training programs, and a relatively active community, provide the hallmarks for a successful open source effort."
"My advice to others is this is a good solution for importing or exporting any graphics."
"Affordable and commercial open source solution is good for organizations with budget constraints."
 

Cons

"They could add more features and details regarding the business details and some extra modules for business features."
"Odoo can invest in improvements, considering areas like AI and ML, where there are shortcomings."
"Odoo's automation and workflow design tools could be better. It has some limitations compared to other ERP solutions like SAP. You should have the option to design workflows in order using BPM diagrams and tools that make it more versatile in terms of adapting to any workflow through low code."
"Odoo has room for improvement in industry-specific features."
"The performance can be slightly improved for the customization interface."
"There is room for improvement in Odoo's technical support."
"It has been difficult to adapt to continuous changes, you have to understand what is new and what is changing in less than twelve months. You can take advantage of the new features, but you have to research them to be able to implement them."
"It's too early to make a definitive statement about Odoo as we are currently in the implementation stages. Once the implementation is complete and the system is up and running, we'll be able to provide feedback on its effectiveness and suitability for our needs. The implementation is very straightforward, and the system is easy to operate, similar to working with a spreadsheet. If there's one thing that could significantly enhance the system, it would be incorporating more AI capabilities."
"Functionality and features are well suited for small business companies only."
"At the moment, there is a complicated flow in regards to the user's permissions and what they can see."
"The UX was such that it limited the use of it."
"It lacks customization, and this is the main reason that we are switching to a different solution."
"In the next release, I would like to see personalization of information about customers or specific businesses or opportunities."
"Putting so many things into SugarCRM became a much-hated task, mainly because of the horrible UI."
"You cannot include all your entities under one instance at the moment."
"I would appreciate it if SugarCRM could support us in on-premise implementation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. It is not an expensive solution, especially in my country."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one means high price, and ten means low price, I rate Odoo's pricing a five or six out of ten."
"I would rate the price as a one out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."
"The cost is expensive but cheaper than some other competitors."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Odoo's pricing a six out of ten."
"Odoo is cheap compared to competitors."
"They offer three packages – free, standard, and custom."
"Its pricing is well-received in Latin America. They sell by the user. In October 2022, they changed the way they sell Odoo. They commercialized Odoo. They now sell by the user. The cost of a user is $13.5 five per month for Latin America, which is lower than other ERPs."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Construction Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Engineering Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Odoo?
The pricing for Odoo is affordable, with the solution being significantly cheaper than its competitors like SAP, Microsoft, and Oracle, while offering a comparable range of services. Thus, in terms...
What needs improvement with Odoo?
Odoo's documentation needs improvement, as there are areas that are not well-documented. Additionally, some underlying technologies need refactoring to more modern structures. Although it's not imm...
What is your primary use case for Odoo?
As a customer, I use Odoo for various purposes in my company, ranging from accounting to sales. I use it as accounting software, CRM, and sales software. I also host my website on it and manage pro...
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