Simplify vs Odoo
Odoo and Simplify agree on the vision: one system instead of six. The difference is the path. Odoo is a full ERP: enormously capable, and often set up over weeks with a partner. Simplify is the version a small team can adopt before lunch, priced per package instead of per app.
Feature by feature
| Simplify | Odoo | |
|---|---|---|
| CRM & sales pipeline | Included | Included (app) |
| Invoicing & online payments | Included (Stripe, Mollie, client portal) | Included (apps) |
| Full accounting / ERP (inventory, POS, manufacturing) | Not included; export UBL to your accountant | Included (core strength) |
| Cash flow forecasting & runway | Included, founder-friendly | Accounting-grade reports |
| Payroll & sales commissions | Included | Included (localised payroll apps) |
| Applicant tracking & careers site | Included | Included (app) |
| Projects, docs & time tracking | Included | Included (apps) |
| Setup | Under 10 minutes, self-serve | Often weeks; partners common for implementation |
| Pricing model | Three flat packages | Per app / per user, editions vary |
Comparison reflects publicly documented product scope at the time of writing; features and plans change. Verify details with each vendor.
Choose Simplify if…
- You're 1–50 people and want everything working today, without an implementation partner.
- You want opinionated, ready-made workflows instead of configuring an ERP.
- You'd rather export clean UBL files to your accountant than run full accounting in-house.
Choose Odoo if…
- You need true ERP scope: inventory, manufacturing, POS or e-commerce.
- You have in-house or partner resources to implement and maintain it.
- You need localised statutory accounting inside the same system.
Common questions
Is Simplify an Odoo alternative for small teams?
Yes, for service businesses, agencies and startups that want Odoo's all-in-one idea without ERP complexity. Simplify covers CRM, invoicing, budgeting, payroll, hiring and projects, and sets up in minutes rather than weeks.
Does Simplify replace accounting software?
Simplify handles quotes, invoices, payments, budgets and cash flow forecasting, and exports UBL files for your accountant or accounting package. It deliberately doesn't do statutory accounting; that stays with your accountant.
What does Simplify cost compared to Odoo?
Simplify uses three flat packages (from $49/month) with a set number of users included, instead of per-app pricing. See the pricing page for current details.
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