One open-source product
MyCompany ships every standard module under Apache 2.0. There is no separate paid edition, feature gate or per-user subscription.
Odoo alternative · Compare the operating model
An open-source Odoo alternative for teams that want control
Odoo is a mature ERP with a broad ecosystem, Community and Enterprise editions, and cloud or on-premise options. MyCompany makes a different trade-off: one Apache 2.0 product with every module included, no per-user fees, self-hosting by design and deep customization on lsFusion.
- Apache 2.0every MyCompany module
- 0 per-user feesat any team size
- 100% self-hostedyour server and data
Every module includedERP · CRM · MRP · POS · HR
Your infrastructureLinux · Windows · Docker
Compare the choices that affect long-term ownership
- ◇ Licensing
- ◇ Pricing model
- ◇ Hosting
- ◇ Customization
- ◇ Upgrades
Not a clone — a different set of trade-offs
Choose the operating model that fits your company
Both systems can run core business processes. The practical difference is how you want to pay, host, extend and maintain the ERP over time.
Control your infrastructure
MyCompany runs on your own server or cloud account. Your database, backups and upgrade schedule stay under your control.
Built for non-standard work
Extend data, logic and forms in a separate lsFusion module. Product code stays untouched, making normal updates easier to manage.
Three product models, clearly separated
Understand what you are comparing
Odoo officially distinguishes Community and licensed Enterprise editions. Its current plans also separate standard Odoo Online usage from custom development. MyCompany uses one edition and one permissive application license.
Open Odoo's official editions page →Product modelVerify current terms before choosing
MC
MyCompanyAll standard modules; self-hosted
Apache 2.0OC
Odoo CommunityOpen-source core; on-premise
LGPL v3OE
Odoo EnterpriseLicensed suite; multiple hosting choices
subscriptionON
Odoo OnlineManaged standard cloud offering
no third-party appsCHECK editions · pricing · hosting
COMPARE license · control · extensions
COMPARE license · control · extensions
Where MyCompany is especially strong
MyCompany may fit better when you need
These priorities favor a simple licensing and ownership model over a larger commercial ecosystem.
No per-user fees
Grow the team without changing license cost
Commercial freedom
Build and rebrand on Apache 2.0
Your own server
Keep data and backups in your infrastructure
Modest hardware
Start with about 4 GB of RAM
Deep customization
Change data, logic and forms in lsFusion
Separate extensions
Keep company modules outside the product JAR
One source edition
No standard modules reserved for a paid tier
Java + PostgreSQL
Open platform with ACID transactions
Odoo has different strengths
Odoo may fit better when ecosystem matters most
Odoo combines a large app and partner ecosystem with a managed SaaS path. Enterprise also adds licensed features and services beyond the Community core. Evaluate those advantages against subscription, hosting and customization requirements.
SAAS
Managed cloudOdoo Online
APPS
App ecosystemcommunity and partners
CHOOSEfit over slogans
MOB
Mobile appsEnterprise option
LOCAL
Localizationscountry-specific coverage
Side-by-side summary
The differences that shape total ownership
Prices and plan details can change, so the table focuses on the durable product model and links to official Odoo sources for current terms.
MyCompany compared with OdooJuly 2026
Product editionsOne Apache 2.0 applicationCommunity + licensed Enterprise
Pricing modelNo per-user software feeFree and per-user plans coexist
HostingSelf-hosted onlyOnline, Odoo.sh and on-premise
Custom codeSeparate lsFusion modulesPython/XML modules; hosting-dependent
UpgradesReplace core JAR; test extensionsCustom modules must match target version
Check primary sources
Verify editions, plans, hosting and upgrades
This comparison uses official Odoo materials available in July 2026. Review the linked pages before making a purchasing or migration decision.
- 01Odoo
- 02Odoo
- 03Odoo
- 04Odoo
- 05MyCompany
Is MyCompany a drop-in replacement for Odoo?
No. It is a different platform and data model. Migration means mapping processes, importing data and rebuilding any custom behavior.
Is every MyCompany module really free?
Yes. The standard application is Apache 2.0, with all included modules in the same source edition and no per-user software fee.
Does Odoo have a free option?
Yes. Odoo Community is open source, and Odoo currently advertises a One App Free online plan. Enterprise Standard and Custom plans use per-user subscriptions; always check the official pricing page.
Can both systems be self-hosted?
Yes. MyCompany is self-hosted by design. Odoo documents on-premise hosting for Community and Enterprise, while Odoo Online and Odoo.sh provide managed alternatives.
How do customizations affect upgrades?
MyCompany extensions normally stay in separate .lsf modules while the core JAR is replaced. Odoo's official upgrade documentation requires custom module code to be compatible with the target version. Test either system before production rollout.
When is Odoo the stronger choice?
Odoo is attractive when you value its larger ecosystem, managed cloud options, partner network, mobile apps or country-specific Enterprise capabilities more than a single-edition licensing model.
Compare with your own process
Try the workflow, not just the feature list
Open the MyCompany demo, review Odoo's current terms and choose the system whose operating model fits your team.
Odoo is a trademark of Odoo S.A. MyCompany is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Odoo S.A. Odoo editions, plans and features can change; this comparison reflects official Odoo materials reviewed in July 2026.