Odoo
Odoo is the world's leading open-source enterprise management suite with 50+ integrated modules — from accounting, sales, and inventory to manufacturing, CRM, and HR. Dzo deploys Odoo Enterprise with an official licence, a Vietnam localisation module, VAT invoice (hoá đơn đỏ), and comprehensive Vietnamese-language support.
Overview
Odoo is the world's largest open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite by number of integrated applications — 50+ official modules covering the full scope of business operations: sales, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, accounting, HR, marketing, and website. Developed by Odoo S.A. (Belgium), the current Enterprise version is Odoo 17.
The key difference between Odoo and traditional ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) is its modular model — businesses select only the modules they need, pay per actual user, and expand incrementally as the organisation grows. There is no requirement to deploy everything from day one.
Dzo has developed a Vietnam localisation module package for Odoo, including: accounting in compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), integration with e-invoice providers certified by the General Department of Taxation (VNPT, Viettel, MISA), and tax report templates for VAT, corporate income tax, and accounting books in accordance with Ministry of Finance regulations.
With Odoo Enterprise licence costs significantly lower than SAP or Oracle at equivalent tiers, Odoo is becoming the most popular ERP choice for Vietnamese businesses with 20–500 employees seeking comprehensive digital transformation of their operations.
Key features
Finance & Accounting
- → VAS accounting — Vietnamese chart of accounts, journals, general ledger
- → E-invoicing — integration with VNPT, Viettel, MISA iCheck
- → VAT reporting — Form 01/GTGT auto-generated from transactions
- → Accounts receivable/payable — AR/AP management with automated payment reminders
- → Fixed assets — depreciation using Vietnamese methods, asset tracking
Sales & Warehouse
- → Integrated CRM — seamless pipeline, quotes, and order management
- → Multi-location warehouse — multiple warehouses, zones, and bin locations
- → Lot & serial number tracking — traceability for batch lots and expiry dates
- → Purchasing — RFQ, purchase orders, goods receipts, automated 3-way matching
- → eCommerce — integrated online storefront, shopping cart, online payment
Manufacturing & HR
- → MRP — production planning, bill of materials, manufacturing orders, routing
- → Shop floor — real-time production progress tracking on tablets
- → HR management — employee profiles, contracts, timesheets
- → Payroll — salary structures, social insurance, personal income tax per Vietnamese law
- → Odoo Studio — no-code customisation of interfaces, data fields, and reports
Who it's for?
Manufacturing businesses
- Ngành
- Industrial manufacturing, food processing, assembly
- Quy mô
- 30 – 200 staff with a small IT team
- Use case
- Managing bills of materials, manufacturing orders, raw material receipts, finished goods issues, and cost accounting
- Vì sao chọn
- Odoo Manufacturing + Inventory + Accounting integrate seamlessly — when finished goods are issued from stock, the cost of goods sold is automatically updated in accounting without manual double entry. The Shop Floor app lets workers update actual progress on tablets.
Trading, distribution, and import/export
- Ngành
- Trading, distribution, import/export — multiple warehouses and branches
- Quy mô
- 20 – 300 staff across multiple operational departments
- Use case
- Managing purchase and sales orders, warehouses across provinces, lot/serial tracking, multi-currency accounting, automated e-invoicing
- Vì sao chọn
- Odoo is the ideal ERP for trading companies currently running 3–5 separate software tools (standalone inventory, separate accounting, separate CRM). One unified platform with consistent data — no more discrepancies between warehouse and accounting figures.
Multi-channel retail and F&B chains
- Ngành
- Multi-channel retail, F&B chains, eCommerce plus offline
- Quy mô
- 10 – 100 staff, 1–20 points of sale
- Use case
- Point-of-sale with real-time inventory integration, online sales website, customer loyalty programme, revenue reporting by outlet
- Vì sao chọn
- Odoo POS + Website + Inventory + Loyalty — when a customer orders online and collects in-store, the system automatically deducts stock and adds loyalty points without any manual staff intervention.
Strengths
- ✓ The richest module ecosystem in its segment — one platform replaces multiple standalone tools
- ✓ Highly customisable via Odoo Studio and custom Python modules — adaptable to industry-specific needs
- ✓ More affordable licensing than SAP/Oracle at equivalent tiers
- ✓ Large Odoo Vietnam community — many partners with local implementation experience
- ✓ Open API for flexible third-party system integration
Limitations to consider
- ! More complex to implement than packaged software — requires an experienced partner to avoid scope creep
- ! The Vietnam accounting module requires separate localisation — not out-of-the-box like MISA
- ! Upgrading to new Odoo versions requires custom module compatibility checks — adds cost
- ! Requires internal process changes — needs leadership commitment for a successful deployment
Pricing
Odoo Community
- ✓ Free software licence
- ✓ Core modules: Sales, Purchase, Inventory, HR
- ✓ Open source, unlimited customisation
- ✓ No official mobile app
- ✓ No Odoo Studio or IoT Box
- ✓ No official support from Odoo S.A.
Odoo Enterprise Standard
- ✓ All Enterprise + Community modules
- ✓ VAS accounting module + Vietnam e-invoicing
- ✓ Odoo Studio — no-code interface customisation
- ✓ Official iOS & Android mobile app
- ✓ Official support from Odoo S.A.
- ✓ Free version upgrades (Odoo.sh)
Odoo Enterprise + Custom
- ✓ Everything in Enterprise Standard
- ✓ Custom industry-specific Python modules
- ✓ Third-party system integration (API)
- ✓ Data migration from legacy software
- ✓ Role-based deep-dive training
- ✓ Priority 24/5 support SLA
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise?
Odoo Community is the free, open-source edition — it includes core modules but lacks advanced features such as Odoo Studio, the official mobile app, IoT Box, and full Accounting. Odoo Enterprise adds all advanced modules, official support from Odoo S.A., and priority security updates. Dzo recommends Enterprise for businesses that require stability and official vendor support.
Does Odoo support Vietnamese e-invoicing and tax connectivity?
Dzo has developed an e-invoicing module integrated with the most popular e-invoice providers in Vietnam certified by the General Department of Taxation. It includes VAT report submission in the standard format and accounting in compliance with VAS. This module is available to customers who deploy Odoo through Dzo.
How long does an Odoo implementation take?
It depends on the scale and number of modules. A 20–50 user business with 3–5 core modules (Sales, Inventory, Accounting, Purchase, HR) typically takes 6–10 weeks. Larger businesses with industry-specific customisation or complex data migration: 3–6 months. Dzo applies an Agile methodology to deliver each phase incrementally so the business can begin using each part as early as possible.
Can Odoo run on-premise?
Yes. Odoo Enterprise can be deployed on the business's own servers (on-premise), on Odoo.sh (managed cloud), or private cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure). Dzo advises on and supports all three options, including infrastructure setup, automated backups, and security hardening per each business's requirements.
How does Odoo differ from MISA AMIS?
MISA AMIS is a domestic Vietnamese software product optimised for accounting and Vietnamese tax compliance out of the box — fast to deploy and lower cost. Odoo is an international ERP with strengths in process customisation and comprehensive scaling (manufacturing, CRM, eCommerce). If you need pure accounting → MISA. If you need comprehensive multi-department management → Odoo.
Interested in Odoo?
Dzo delivers an exact quote within 24h — e-VAT invoice, VND payment, local training.