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Odoo vs escala CRM comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

escala CRM
Ranking in CRM
62nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Odoo
Ranking in CRM
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
ERP (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the CRM category, the mindshare of escala CRM is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Odoo is 1.4%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Odoo1.4%
escala CRM0.4%
Other98.2%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

Alveiro Goyeneche - PeerSpot reviewer
Desarrollo de negocios at SEGEN GROUP SAS
Best suitable for small to medium companies and offers excellent technical support and training
The dashboard and reporting features of escala CRM have been beneficial because they are straightforward to use. Unlike other tools that try to do too much, escala focuses on simplicity, making it easier to train employees and adapt to our market needs. This simplicity is crucial for us, as extensive training can be expensive and time-consuming. The integration of Escala CRM with other tools is very good, particularly due to its use of APIs. Integrating with other applications is straightforward and standard practice, making it easy to connect with different tools as needed. Whether I would recommend escala CRM to others depends on the specific needs of the customer. If they require more than just CRM functionality, such as digital marketing capabilities, escala may not be a good fit. However, if they primarily need CRM features, it is worth considering based on its focus on small and medium-sized companies, excellent support, and training. Overall, I would rate escala CRM as a nine out of ten.
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

"The most valuable feature of Escala CRM is its excellent training and support."
"The most valuable features of Odoo are its customization and the fact that I can add modules whenever I want to the solution and the customization."
"The product is stable...The product is scalable."
"Odoo operates on a subscription-based model, ensuring access to the most up-to-date version at all times."
"Odoo is highly scalable."
"It's convenient that we have an all-in-one holistic solution."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is the fingerprint feature."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is its payroll localization."
"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."
 

Cons

"It might not be suitable for larger enterprises."
"The solution is good, but the user interface is not the best."
"There are features that cannot be opened in the community edition and from a user perspective."
"Odoo could be better integrated with our warehouse management system."
"Odoo lacks a complete dashboard, and the reports are basic. The reporting could be improved by adding some graphics."
"I'm uncertain because each year they release a new version with improvements. However, one area that needs significant enhancement is the website, particularly the modern core website. While there's an approach similar to WordPress, it is quite basic at the moment. Besides that, particularly with the POS solutions, we identified potential security issues. This is due to the storage of information on cookies or similar sessions. In cases of Internet-related issues, there's a vulnerability where data might be compromised. The system uses temporary storage until the internet connection is restored, and then it pushes the data to the server or database. This poses a risk, especially in point-of-sale systems, where there could be vulnerabilities for data modification or alteration by unauthorized individuals."
"They could add more features and details regarding the business details and some extra modules for business features."
"They could thoroughly study the market dynamics of different regions and connecting areas."
"Odoo's documentation needs improvement, as there are areas that are not well-documented."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"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."
"I would rate the price as a one out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."
"The pricing is quite affordable, especially when compared to other products, making it a cost-effective choice."
"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."
"There is a need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. It is not an expensive solution, especially in my country."
"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."
"They offer three packages – free, standard, and custom."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

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Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise6
 

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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...
 

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