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Ellucian vs Odoo comparison

 

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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
29th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Student Information System (SIS) (1st)
Odoo
Ranking in ERP
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
CRM (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Odoo is 2.6%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Odoo2.6%
Ellucian1.0%
Other96.4%
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 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

"I like that all of the student information is in one place."
"I like the helpdesk module, and I like the simplicity of integration among their modules. All the modules are very well integrated, and you can move among the modules in an easy way."
"Odoo is a cloud-based SaaS system, which is better than having the program on the desktop."
"What I find the most valuable about Odoo is its simplicity."
"With Odoo, being open source is advantageous because we have access to the source code for whatever we develop. This gives us the flexibility to make additions, deletions, or modifications according to our needs without any restrictions. There are no predefined formats that limit our customization options."
"It's convenient that we have an all-in-one holistic solution."
"The scalability is very good. There are over 100+ end users in our company."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is the fingerprint feature."
"Odoo is user-friendly. It's the first solution we tried, so we find it easy to use."
 

Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"Odoo could improve its newsletters and social media campaign features, which currently feel a bit weak."
"There are features that cannot be opened in the community edition and from a user perspective."
"Currently, the regional office is in Dubai, and I believe it would be beneficial to establish a regional office in Pakistan to enhance support and accessibility for users in our country."
"The solution should improve its performance."
"The customization and technical support are not great."
"The user interface is not the best."
"The range of choices and functionalities has space for enhancement."
"Odoo lacks a complete dashboard, and the reports are basic. The reporting could be improved by adding some graphics."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"Its pricing is well-received in Latin America. They sell by the user. In October 2022, they changed the way they sell Odoo. They commercialized Odoo. They now sell by the user. The cost of a user is $13.5 five per month for Latin America, which is lower than other ERPs."
"There is a need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. It is not an expensive solution, especially in my country."
"The price of the solution depends on the use case. However, it can be expensive and we are paying annually."
"Currently, we pay around 5000-6,000 USD per month, though I am not sure. We have to pay additionally for maintenance and support."
"The pricing is quite affordable, especially when compared to other products, making it a cost-effective choice."
"Odoo is an open-source tool. I don't have to pay for it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
41%
Educational Organization
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise5
 

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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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