Zoho vs Odoo: choosing the right ERP foundation

Zoho and Odoo are both strong ERP foundations, but they tend to fit different shapes of business.

Zoho's strength is its breadth: dozens of connected apps that work well together out of the box, which suits businesses that want one vendor and fast time to value.

Odoo's strength is its modularity: you install only what you need, and its open-source core gives more room for deep customisation when a business has unusual processes.

In practice, the decision usually comes down to how standard your processes are. The more standard, the faster Zoho gets you live. The more specific, the more Odoo's flexibility pays off.