Odoo Community vs OpenBoxes
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Odoo Community
Modular open-source business management suite
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OpenBoxes
Open-source inventory and supply chain management
| Feature | Odoo Community | OpenBoxes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Groovy |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 53,568 | ★ 871 |
| First released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite | SAP, NetSuite |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenBoxes if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Groovy
Frequently asked questions
Is Odoo Community or OpenBoxes better?
Neither is universally better. Odoo Community has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Odoo Community and OpenBoxes free and open-source?
Yes. Odoo Community is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and OpenBoxes under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Odoo Community and OpenBoxes with Docker?
Odoo Community: yes. OpenBoxes: yes.