Central ERP vs Odoo
An Odoo alternative for UK SMEs, with a UK partner
Looking for an Odoo alternative in the UK? Odoo and Central ERP are both modular systems aimed at bringing business functions together. Odoo is a broad app suite, often implemented by partners or in house. Central ERP is built for UK SMEs and delivered directly by the team behind it, with a custom task engine that adapts the system to your sector.
An Odoo alternative: the key differences
Delivered by the developer
Central ERP is scoped, implemented and supported by the UK team that builds it, giving you one point of contact.
Flexibility without code
Custom task types and condition based automation let you shape procedures for your sector without bespoke development.
Keep your accounts package
Integrations with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage mean your finance team can stay with the software they know.
Central ERP vs Odoo: pricing
Published list prices as shown by each provider, checked October 2026.
Central ERP
- Free
- £0
- Standard
- £40 per user per month, minimum 5 users
- Complete
- £80 per user per month, minimum 10 users
- Custom
- Priced to your requirements
Custom workflows and UK support from the team that builds it. See full pricing
Odoo
- One App Free
- £0
- Standard
- From £18 per user per month
- Custom
- From £32 per user per month
Per user per month on annual billing. Monthly billing costs more, and implementation support is sold separately as Success Packs.
Odoo licences are competitively priced, but implementation is usually bought separately through Odoo or a partner. With Central ERP, setup and ongoing support come from one UK team.
Source: Odoo pricing, checked October 2026.
Central ERP and Odoo compared
| Central ERP | Odoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Product approach | One integrated ERP with modules built for SMEs | A large suite of apps that can be combined |
| Implementation | Delivered directly by our UK team | Often through partners, or self implemented |
| Customisation | Custom task types and automation configured to your processes | Highly extensible, often through development or community apps |
| Field service | Callout and install management built in | Available as one of the apps |
| Accounting | Integrates with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage, or use built in finance | Typically uses its own accounting app |
| Support | UK support from an established IT partner | Typically through Odoo or your chosen partner |
Odoo is a trademark of its respective owner. This comparison reflects our general understanding and published information as at October 2026, and is intended as a guide only. Please check current details with each provider.
Which is the better fit?
Central ERP is likely the right fit if
- You want one UK partner responsible for the whole system
- You want to keep Xero, QuickBooks or Sage for your books
- You need sector specific procedures without development work
- You value implementation and ongoing support as part of the service
Odoo may suit you if
- You want to choose from a very wide range of apps
- You have in house technical skills to configure and extend the system
- You are comfortable selecting and managing an implementation partner
Not sure which is right for you?
Talk it through with our UK team. We will give you a straight answer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Central ERP an alternative to Odoo?
Yes. Central ERP is an integrated ERP system for SMEs, covering CRM, inventory, finance, payroll, field services and more. The main differences are direct implementation and support from our UK team, a custom task engine that adapts to your sector, and integration with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage for your accounts.
What is the difference between Odoo and Central ERP?
Odoo is a broad suite of apps that is often implemented through partners or in house. Central ERP is built specifically for UK SMEs and delivered directly by the team that develops it. It focuses on one integrated system, flexible automation and a long term partnership rather than assembling apps yourself.
Do I need a partner to implement ERP?
Most SMEs benefit from expert help to implement ERP, because getting processes and data right at the start matters. With Central ERP you do not need to find a separate partner: our UK team scopes your requirements, sets up the system, migrates data and supports your team after go live.
Can I switch from Odoo to Central ERP?
Yes. Our UK team can scope a move from Odoo, including which data to migrate and how your processes will be set up in Central ERP. We start by understanding how your business works today, so the new system fits from day one and your team knows what to expect before go live.
Is it better to use an Odoo partner or a direct ERP supplier?
Both can work. A partner adds implementation expertise to software built by someone else, which can suit businesses that want a wide choice. A direct supplier designs, implements and supports its own product, so there is one point of contact and no gap between developer and installer. Central ERP is delivered directly by its UK team.
Is there a free Odoo alternative for businesses?
Yes. Central ERP has a Free plan with no time limit, covering up to 50 customers, 50 sales a month, 100 products, 2 locations and 2 custom task types. It lets a business replace its first spreadsheets at no cost, then move to Standard at £40 or Complete at £80 per user per month, excluding VAT.
Can Central ERP be customised without coding?
Yes. Users define their own task types, stages, custom fields and condition based automations, so procedures such as inspections, approvals or install checklists fit your sector without bespoke development. Where Odoo is often extended through development or community apps, Central ERP is configured by you or by our UK team during setup.