No more typing reviews! Try our Samantha, our new voice AI agent.

Ellucian vs Odoo comparison

Why PeerSpot?
 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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

Ellucian
Ranking in ERP
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Student Information System (SIS) (1st)
Odoo
Ranking in ERP
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
CRM (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Odoo is 1.9%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Odoo1.9%
Ellucian1.2%
Other96.9%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1308615 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Dean at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Presents all information in one place and automates some of our manual processes
This product is used by more than 50 colleges in our state and it is purchased by the government. The system office does the testing and pushes out the patches to us, so everything has been testing. Even if there is any customization that needs to be done, it happens before it comes to us. As such, I haven't had to contact technical support myself.
ThomasPetrou - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Mazi4u
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 19, 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

"Using Ellucian means that we have more automated processes, and don't have to do everything manually."
"I like that all of the student information is in one place."
"Decent support, large installed base, adequate plus training."
"What I find the most valuable about Odoo is its simplicity."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is the fingerprint feature."
"Odoo is a cloud-based SaaS system, which is better than having the program on the desktop."
"Odoo is highly scalable."
"Odoo is flexible and serves us quite well. Its interface has improved."
"The solution is easy to use."
"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 marketing, and more, which can greatly benefit businesses."
"The most beneficial feature of Odoo is its wide community and store, allowing users to purchase solutions and resolve any problems quickly."
 

Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"It is expensive and uses an antiquated database (Unidata) that requires a specialized set of technical skills in staff."
"The solution should improve its performance."
"The range of choices and functionalities has space for enhancement."
"There is room for improvement in Odoo, especially in enhancing its reporting capabilities."
"Odoo does not provide integration with other third-party apps like Shopify."
"Odoo could improve its newsletters and social media campaign features, which currently feel a bit weak."
"The price of the solution could be reduced to improve the overall offering."
"There is room for improvement in Odoo's technical support."
"Odoo lacks a complete dashboard, and the reports are basic. The reporting could be improved by adding some graphics."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"Currently, we pay around 5000-6,000 USD per month, though I am not sure. We have to pay additionally for maintenance and support."
"I would rate the price as a one out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."
"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."
"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."
"The pricing is quite affordable, especially when compared to other products, making it a cost-effective choice."
"There is a need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. It is not an expensive solution, especially in my country."
"I would rate this product on pricing as a six. If it is a SaaS solution, it is fixed. It is reasonably expensive."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which ERP solutions are best for your needs.
915,341 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
30%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

Ask a question
Earn 20 points
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...
What is your primary use case for Odoo?
As a customer, I use Odoo for various purposes in my company, ranging from accounting to sales. I use it as accounting software, CRM, and sales software. I also host my website on it and manage pro...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Datatel
No data available
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Oklahoma Christian University
Information Not Available
Find out what your peers are saying about Ellucian vs. Odoo and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
915,341 professionals have used our research since 2012.