Introduction
This interactive calculator covers all major cost components that businesses should consider when planning an Odoo implementation:
- Licensing Costs - Includes per-user, per-month pricing for all Odoo Enterprise apps with options for volume and multi-year discounts
- Hosting Options - Covers Odoo.sh with worker-based pricing, Odoo Online, and self-hosted scenarios
- Implementation Costs - Broken down into discovery, configuration, data migration, training, and project management components
- Customization Costs - Estimator for custom development based on complexity, number of custom screens, reports, and business processes
- Integration Costs - Calculator for common integrations (e-commerce, CRM, accounting, payment gateways, etc.)
- Support & Maintenance - Options for different support levels with corresponding pricing
- Total Cost of Ownership - First-year costs and five-year TCO calculations
The content includes placeholder input elements (number fields, dropdowns, checkboxes) that can be implemented with JavaScript to create a fully interactive calculator. I've also included cost optimization strategies and next steps sections to help users make informed decisions.
This would be a valuable tool for potential Odoo customers to get realistic cost estimates and understand all the components that contribute to the total investment in an Odoo implementation.
Understanding the total cost of an Odoo implementation is crucial for proper budgeting and decision-making. This calculator helps you estimate the complete cost of your Odoo project, including licensing, implementation, customization, integration, support, and infrastructure. By providing a comprehensive view of all potential costs, you can plan your Odoo investment more effectively.
Licensing Cost Calculator
Odoo Enterprise Edition
App/Module |
Price Per User/Month |
Your User Count |
Months |
Annual Cost |
Base Users |
$24.00 |
<input type="number" min="1" id="baseUsers" value="1"> |
12 |
$<span id="baseUsersCost">288.00</span> |
Sales |
$8.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="salesUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="salesUsersCost">0.00</span> |
CRM |
$8.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="crmUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="crmUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Inventory |
$8.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="inventoryUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="inventoryUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Purchase |
$8.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="purchaseUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="purchaseUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Accounting |
$12.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="accountingUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="accountingUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Manufacturing |
$12.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="manufacturingUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="manufacturingUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Project |
$8.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="projectUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="projectUsersCost">0.00</span> |
HR |
$8.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="hrUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="hrUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Website |
$8.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="websiteUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="websiteUsersCost">0.00</span> |
eCommerce |
$12.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="ecommerceUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="ecommerceUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Point of Sale |
$12.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="posUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="posUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Helpdesk |
$12.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="helpdeskUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="helpdeskUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Marketing |
$8.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="marketingUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="marketingUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Documents |
$4.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="documentsUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="documentsUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Studio |
$4.00 |
<input type="number" min="0" id="studioUsers" value="0"> |
12 |
$<span id="studioUsersCost">0.00</span> |
Additional Apps: <input type="number" min="0" id="additionalAppsCost" value="0"> per year
Volume Discount: <select id="volumeDiscount">
<option value="0">None (0%)</option> <option value="10">Small (10%)</option> <option value="20">Medium (20%)</option> <option value="30">Large (30%)</option> <option value="40">Enterprise (40%)</option> </select>
Contract Length: <select id="contractLength">
<option value="1">1 Year</option> <option value="2">2 Years (10% discount)</option> <option value="3">3 Years (15% discount)</option> <option value="4">4 Years (20% discount)</option> </select>
Total Annual Licensing Cost: $<span id="totalLicensingCost">288.00</span>
Odoo Hosting Options
Hosting Type: <select id="hostingType">
<option value="odooSh">Odoo.sh</option> <option value="odooOnline">Odoo Online</option> <option value="selfHosted">Self-Hosted</option> </select>
Odoo.sh Configuration
Workers: <select id="workerCount">
<option value="1">1 Worker ($320/month)</option> <option value="2">2 Workers ($640/month)</option> <option value="3">3 Workers ($960/month)</option> <option value="4">4 Workers ($1,280/month)</option> <option value="6">6 Workers ($1,920/month)</option> <option value="8">8 Workers ($2,560/month)</option> </select>
Staging Environments: <select id="stagingEnvironments">
<option value="0">None (0 included)</option> <option value="1">1 Production Branch (included)</option> <option value="2">2 Staging Branches (1 additional, $160/month)</option> <option value="3">3 Staging Branches (2 additional, $320/month)</option> </select>
Annual Hosting Cost: $<span id="annualHostingCost">3,840.00</span>
Implementation Cost Calculator
Discovery & Planning
Implementation Complexity: <select id="implementationComplexity">
<option value="low">Low - Standard Implementation</option> <option value="medium">Medium - Some Customization</option> <option value="high">High - Significant Customization</option> <option value="veryHigh">Very High - Complex Enterprise Implementation</option> </select>
Number of Modules: <input type="number" min="1" id="moduleCount" value="4">
Discovery Phase Cost: $<span id="discoveryPhaseCost">2,000.00</span>
Configuration & Setup
Basic Company Setup: $<span id="basicSetupCost">1,000.00</span>
Per Module Configuration Cost: $<span id="perModuleConfigCost">1,500.00</span>
Total Configuration Cost: $<span id="totalConfigCost">7,000.00</span>
Data Migration
Data Migration Complexity: <select id="dataMigrationComplexity">
<option value="none">None - New System</option> <option value="low">Low - Simple Spreadsheets</option> <option value="medium">Medium - Structured Database</option> <option value="high">High - Multiple Legacy Systems</option> </select>
Estimated Records to Migrate: <input type="number" min="0" id="recordCount" value="1000">
Data Migration Cost: $<span id="dataMigrationCost">0.00</span>
Training & Change Management
Number of Users to Train: <input type="number" min="1" id="usersToTrain" value="5">
Training Approach: <select id="trainingApproach">
<option value="basic">Basic - Documentation & Videos</option> <option value="standard">Standard - Group Training Sessions</option> <option value="advanced">Advanced - Personalized Training</option> </select>
Training & Change Management Cost: $<span id="trainingCost">2,500.00</span>
Project Management
Project Management Cost: $<span id="projectManagementCost">2,300.00</span>
Total Implementation Cost: $<span id="totalImplementationCost">11,800.00</span>
Customization Cost Calculator
Customization Requirements: <select id="customizationLevel">
<option value="none">None - Using Standard Functionality</option> <option value="low">Low - Minor UI Changes & Reports</option> <option value="medium">Medium - Workflow Modifications & Custom Features</option> <option value="high">High - Complex Business Logic & Major Modifications</option> <option value="veryHigh">Very High - Enterprise-level Custom Development</option> </select>
Number of Custom Reports: <input type="number" min="0" id="customReportCount" value="2">
Number of Custom Screens/Forms: <input type="number" min="0" id="customScreenCount" value="1">
Number of Custom Business Processes: <input type="number" min="0" id="customProcessCount" value="1">
Estimated Customization Hours: <span id="customizationHours">40</span>
Developer Hourly Rate: $<input type="number" min="50" id="developerRate" value="80">
Total Customization Cost: $<span id="totalCustomizationCost">3,200.00</span>
Integration Cost Calculator
Number of Integrations: <input type="number" min="0" id="integrationCount" value="1">
Integration Types:
- <input type="checkbox" id="integrationEcommerce"> E-Commerce Platform ($2,000 - $5,000)
- <input type="checkbox" id="integrationCRM"> External CRM ($1,500 - $4,000)
- <input type="checkbox" id="integrationAccounting"> Accounting System ($2,000 - $6,000)
- <input type="checkbox" id="integrationPayment"> Payment Gateway ($1,000 - $3,000)
- <input type="checkbox" id="integrationShipping"> Shipping Provider ($1,200 - $3,500)
- <input type="checkbox" id="integrationERP"> Legacy ERP ($5,000 - $15,000)
- <input type="checkbox" id="integrationCustom"> Custom System Integration ($3,000 - $10,000)
Integration Complexity: <select id="integrationComplexity">
<option value="low">Low - Standard API with Documentation</option> <option value="medium">Medium - Some Custom Mapping Required</option> <option value="high">High - Complex Data Transformation</option> </select>
Total Integration Cost: $<span id="totalIntegrationCost">2,000.00</span>
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Support Level: <select id="supportLevel">
<option value="basic">Basic - Email Support & Updates</option> <option value="standard">Standard - Regular Maintenance & Support</option> <option value="premium">Premium - Dedicated Support & Enhancements</option> <option value="enterprise">Enterprise - 24/7 Support & Continuous Improvement</option> </select>
Number of Users Supported: <input type="number" min="1" id="supportUserCount" value="5">
Annual Support & Maintenance Cost: $<span id="annualSupportCost">6,000.00</span>
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
First Year Costs
Licensing: $<span id="yearOneLicensing">288.00</span>
Hosting: $<span id="yearOneHosting">3,840.00</span>
Implementation: $<span id="yearOneImplementation">11,800.00</span>
Customization: $<span id="yearOneCustomization">3,200.00</span>
Integration: $<span id="yearOneIntegration">2,000.00</span>
Support & Maintenance: $<span id="yearOneSupport">6,000.00</span>
Total First Year Cost: $<span id="totalFirstYearCost">27,128.00</span>
Five-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Licensing (5 years): $<span id="fiveYearLicensing">1,440.00</span>
Hosting (5 years): $<span id="fiveYearHosting">19,200.00</span>
Implementation: $<span id="fiveYearImplementation">11,800.00</span>
Customization: $<span id="fiveYearCustomization">3,200.00</span>
Integration: $<span id="fiveYearIntegration">2,000.00</span>
Support & Maintenance (5 years): $<span id="fiveYearSupport">30,000.00</span>
Additional Enhancements (Estimated): $<span id="additionalEnhancements">10,000.00</span>
Total Five-Year TCO: $<span id="totalFiveYearCost">77,640.00</span>
Approximate Monthly Cost: $<span id="monthlyTCO">1,294.00</span>
Calculator Notes & Assumptions
- Licensing Costs: Based on Odoo's published pricing as of April 2025. Volume discounts may apply for larger user counts.
- Hosting Costs: Odoo.sh pricing is based on worker units, while Odoo Online is per user. Self-hosted costs vary based on infrastructure.
- Implementation Costs: Estimates based on industry averages for similar ERP implementations. Actual costs may vary based on specific requirements and implementation partner.
- Customization Costs: Developer rates vary by region and expertise. Complex customizations may require specialized skills at higher rates.
- Integration Costs: Highly dependent on the complexity of the external systems and quality of their APIs.
- Support Costs: Annual support typically ranges from 15-25% of initial implementation costs, depending on level of service.
- Additional Enhancements: Most organizations implement additional features and optimizations over time as they grow into the system.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your expected user counts for each Odoo application
- Select your hosting preference and configuration
- Define your implementation parameters
- Specify any customization needs
- Identify required integrations
- Choose your ongoing support level
- Review the total cost of ownership (TCO)
Remember that this calculator provides estimates based on typical Odoo implementation scenarios. For a precise quote tailored to your specific business requirements, we recommend consulting with certified Odoo partners.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Licensing Optimization
- Start with core modules and add others as needed
- Consider multi-year contracts for additional discounts
- Evaluate Odoo Online vs. Odoo.sh for your specific user count
Implementation Strategies
- Phased implementation approach (start with critical modules)
- Thorough planning to reduce scope changes
- Invest in proper training to reduce support costs
Customization Alternatives
- Adapt processes to standard Odoo functionality where possible
- Use configuration over customization
- Leverage Odoo Studio for simpler customizations
Support Options
- Train internal super-users to provide first-level support
- Consider a hybrid support model (internal + partner)
- Regularly review and optimize your support needs
Next Steps
Ready to move forward with your Odoo implementation? Here's what to do next:
- Request a Personalized Quote: Contact OdooPlanet or certified Odoo partners with your specific requirements
- Schedule a Demo: See Odoo in action with a focus on your highest-priority needs
- Define Your Implementation Roadmap: Work with implementation experts to plan your optimal approach
For more information or assistance, contact OdooPlanet's Odoo experts at [contact information].
<small> *Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on typical Odoo implementation scenarios. Actual costs may vary based on specific business requirements, complexity, implementation partner rates, and other factors. Prices are subject to change and should be verified with Odoo or your implementation partner. This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or guarantee of pricing.* </small>
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