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Bigin by Zoho CRM vs Odoo comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Bigin by Zoho CRM
Ranking in CRM
25th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Odoo
Ranking in CRM
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
ERP (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Bigin by Zoho CRM is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Odoo is 2.2%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Odoo2.2%
Bigin by Zoho CRM0.9%
Other96.9%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

Vivek_Kumar@ - PeerSpot reviewer
Has supported lead and deal tracking for small businesses but lacks deeper customization options
The pipeline management has helped to streamline the sales processes in that I can develop the business pattern where we can send automated emails and automated calls at different stages. For example, when a lead enters a system, we can automatically generate welcome emails. Once any modification in the lead is done, such as when it's qualified, we can send them qualified emails or acknowledgment emails based on the business pipeline. This user-friendly interface has helped my customers adapt quicker to Bigin by Zoho CRM as, after customization or completion of the project, I will make a Loom video to train the clients through the sessions, and through the Loom videos and SOPs, they can adapt easily to Bigin by Zoho CRM. They can also adapt to all the applications.
ThomasPetrou - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration across functionalities has streamlined business operations and improved cost efficiency
Odoo's documentation needs improvement, as there are areas that are not well-documented. Additionally, some underlying technologies need refactoring to more modern structures. Although it's not immediately necessary since the system works, changes to the architecture would be beneficial. From the transition from version 17 to 18, it appears they are aware and have begun addressing some of these concerns.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We can add users and products to the workflows."
"I rate Bigin by Zoho CRM nine out of ten."
"The pipeline management has helped to streamline the sales processes in that I can develop the business pattern where we can send automated emails and automated calls at different stages."
"The pipeline management has helped to streamline the sales processes in that I can develop the business pattern where we can send automated emails and automated calls at different stages."
"With Bigin by Zoho CRM, we spent about a week for setup and within 15 days it was operational, requiring less than a month total for implementation."
"Odoo is a cost-effective tool for performing core ERP functions, such as inventory management. It's also good for manufacturing use cases."
"Odoo is user-friendly. It's the first solution we tried, so we find it easy to use."
"We find manufacturing and stock quite useful, as well as the CRM to be the most valuable features."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is the integration it provides and the many modules available."
"Being open source, it is more affordable compared to alternatives like Oracle or SAP, and I appreciate how easy it is to customize with the available sources."
"Odoo is widespread in a lot of different industries, and the most powerful feature of Odoo in the manufacturing industry is the forecast."
"All modules in Odoo are integrated together, providing seamless transitions across various functionalities."
"Odoo is highly scalable."
 

Cons

"Bigin by Zoho CRM is a very limited application; we cannot customize it as we want."
"Bigin by Zoho CRM is a very limited application; we cannot customize it as we want."
"Zoho CRM needs to incorporate HRM."
"The user interface is too modular and fragmented, posing challenges. The UI could be much better by the year 2025."
"Their commercial model based on slabs is not easily comprehensible. The sales representatives should be better equipped to explain the slab structure in a simpler manner."
"The solution's reporting could be improved."
"There is a lack of resources for specialized Odoo professionals."
"Odoo provides their apps on mobile, but it is not good enough, especially for my clients."
"There is room for improvement in Odoo, especially in enhancing its reporting capabilities."
"Odoo has room for improvement in industry-specific features."
"The sales model is not the best, and it lacks certain features."
"Odoo's automation and workflow design tools could be better. It has some limitations compared to other ERP solutions like SAP. You should have the option to design workflows in order using BPM diagrams and tools that make it more versatile in terms of adapting to any workflow through low code."
"The range of choices and functionalities has space for enhancement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution's licensing costs are low compared to its competitors."
"The cost is expensive but cheaper than some other competitors."
"It is very affordable for any type of business. And this is one of the main advantages of Odoo. Small businesses can subscribe and this is a very good feature."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one means high price, and ten means low price, I rate Odoo's pricing a five or six out of ten."
"Odoo is cheap compared to competitors."
"I would rate this product on pricing as a six. If it is a SaaS solution, it is fixed. It is reasonably expensive."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Odoo's pricing a six out of ten."
"Odoo is straightforward in terms of costs. You pay the vendor for both the software and implementation. We selected one of the twelve certified vendors for implementation in our local area, opting for the vendor named Four Zero Five."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bigin by Zoho CRM?
We can add users and products to the workflows.
What needs improvement with Bigin by Zoho CRM?
The issue with Bigin by Zoho CRM is that we cannot create a custom function directly in the system. We need to use an extension or Sigma. With the help of Bigin by Zoho CRM, we can integrate other ...
What is your primary use case for Bigin by Zoho CRM?
With Bigin by Zoho CRM, I made a customization for a solar company that is just a lead and deal management system. Bigin by Zoho CRM is a very limited application. We cannot customize it as we want...
What do you like most about Odoo?
The versatility of Odoo is one of its most valuable features for business productivity. It offers modules for purchase, inventory, manufacturing, sales, help desk, timesheets, point of sale, email ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Odoo?
The pricing for Odoo is affordable, with the solution being significantly cheaper than its competitors like SAP, Microsoft, and Oracle, while offering a comparable range of services. Thus, in terms...
What needs improvement with Odoo?
Odoo's documentation needs improvement, as there are areas that are not well-documented. Additionally, some underlying technologies need refactoring to more modern structures. Although it's not imm...
 

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