Odoo vs Fortnox
Which one suits your company?
An honest, detailed comparison of the two systems – made by those of us who work with Odoo every day.
Short answer: It depends on what you want to do
Fortnox is excellent for simple bookkeeping and invoicing. Odoo is a complete ERP system that covers the entire business, from sales and inventory to finance and HR – in one and the same system.
Quick overview
The systems at a glance
★ Recommended
Odoo
A complete ERP system for the entire business
ERP
CRM
Inventory & Logistics
Manufacturing
HR
eCommerce
Projects
Finance
Fortnox
Cloud-based accounting software for SMEs
Bookkeeping
Invoicing
Payroll
Inventory (limited)
CRM (add-on)
Quick overview
The systems at a glance
★ Recommended
Odoo
A complete ERP system for the entire business
ERP
CRM
Inventory & Logistics
Manufacturing
HR
eCommerce
Projects
Finance
Fortnox
Cloud-based accounting software for SMEs
Bookkeeping
Invoicing
Payroll
Inventory (limited)
CRM (add-on)
Feature by feature
A detailed comparison between Odoo and Fortnox
| Function | Odoo | Fortnox |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Accounting | ||
| Bookkeeping & BAS chart of accounts | ✓ Full support | ✓ Full support |
| Automatic VAT handling | ✓ Yes, incl. EU VAT | ✓ Yes, incl. EU VAT |
| Multiple companies (multi-company) | ✓ Built-in support | ✗ Requires separate accounts |
| Currency management | ✓ Automatic exchange rates | ✓ Automatic exchange rates |
| Budgeting & forecasting | ✓ Built-in budget module | ◐ Basic, via add-on |
| Sales & CRM | ||
| CRM & pipeline | ✓ Complete built-in CRMLeads, opportunities, Kanban view | ✗ Missing – requires an external app |
| Quotations & sales orders | ✓ Linked to inventory & invoicing | ◐ Basic functionality |
| E-signature on contracts | ✓ Built-in | ✗ Missing |
| Customer portal | ✓ Customers see orders, invoices, tickets | ✗ Missing |
| Inventory & Logistics | ||
| Inventory management | ✓ Advanced WMSZones, batch picking, barcodes | ◐ Simple item register |
| Serial numbers & lot tracking | ✓ Full support | ✗ Missing |
| Automatic replenishment rules | ✓ Min/max rules, reorder points | ✗ Missing |
| Production & Manufacturing | ||
| Manufacturing orders (MO) | ✓ Complete MRP module | ✗ Not available |
| Bills of materials (BOM) | ✓ Multi-level BOM | ✗ Not available |
| Capacity planning | ✓ Built-in work centers | ✗ Not available |
| HR & Employees | ||
| Employee records | ✓ Full HR system | ◐ Basic employee data |
| Payroll (Sweden) | ◐ Via local add-onRequires configuration for Swedish rules | ✓ Strong, locally adapted |
| Timesheets | ✓ Built-in, linked to projects | ◐ Via add-on |
| Technical features | ||
| Open source | ✓ Yes | ✗ Closed source |
| API & integrations | ✓ REST API, XML-RPC, webhooks | ✓ REST API, Fortnox ecosystem |
| Mobile app | ✓ iOS & Android | ✓ iOS & Android |
| Customization without coding | ✓ Studio – drag-and-drop builder | ✗ Very limited |
| On-premise option | ✓ Yes | ✗ Cloud only |
Feature by feature
A detailed comparison between Odoo and Fortnox
| Function | Odoo | Fortnox |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Accounting | ||
| Bookkeeping & BAS chart of accounts | ✓ Full support | ✓ Full support |
| Automatic VAT handling | ✓ Yes, incl. EU VAT | ✓ Yes, incl. EU VAT |
| Multiple companies (multi-company) | ✓ Built-in support | ✗ Requires separate accounts |
| Currency management | ✓ Automatic exchange rates | ✓ Automatic exchange rates |
| Budgeting & forecasting | ✓ Built-in budget module | ◐ Basic, via add-on |
| Sales & CRM | ||
| CRM & pipeline | ✓ Complete built-in CRMLeads, opportunities, Kanban view | ✗ Missing – requires an external app |
| Quotations & sales orders | ✓ Linked to inventory & invoicing | ◐ Basic functionality |
| E-signature on contracts | ✓ Built-in | ✗ Missing |
| Customer portal | ✓ Customers see orders, invoices, tickets | ✗ Missing |
| Inventory & Logistics | ||
| Inventory management | ✓ Advanced WMSZones, batch picking, barcodes | ◐ Simple item register |
| Serial numbers & lot tracking | ✓ Full support | ✗ Missing |
| Automatic replenishment rules | ✓ Min/max rules, reorder points | ✗ Missing |
| Production & Manufacturing | ||
| Manufacturing orders (MO) | ✓ Complete MRP module | ✗ Not available |
| Bills of materials (BOM) | ✓ Multi-level BOM | ✗ Not available |
| Capacity planning | ✓ Built-in work centers | ✗ Not available |
| HR & Employees | ||
| Employee records | ✓ Full HR system | ◐ Basic employee data |
| Payroll (Sweden) | ◐ Via local add-onRequires configuration for Swedish rules | ✓ Strong, locally adapted |
| Timesheets | ✓ Built-in, linked to projects | ◐ Via add-on |
| Technical features | ||
| Open source | ✓ Yes | ✗ Closed source |
| API & integrations | ✓ REST API, XML-RPC, webhooks | ✓ REST API, Fortnox ecosystem |
| Mobile app | ✓ iOS & Android | ✓ iOS & Android |
| Customization without coding | ✓ Studio – drag-and-drop builder | ✗ Very limited |
| On-premise option | ✓ Yes | ✗ Cloud only |
The right choice for the right company
Which system suits whom?
Choose Odoo if you…
- Have or are planning manufacturing or production
- Manage inventory with traceability requirements
- Want CRM, sales and finance in the same system
- Have multiple companies or operate internationally
- Want to avoid paying for many separate tools
- Plan to scale up the business in the coming years
- Want to adapt the system to your specific processes
Fortnox may suit you if you…
- Are a small service company with simple needs
- Only need bookkeeping and invoicing
- Want to get started quickly without an implementation
- Have an accounting firm that already uses Fortnox
- Don't have inventory, production or complex flows
The right choice for the right company
Which system suits whom?
Choose Odoo if you…
- Have or are planning manufacturing or production
- Manage inventory with traceability requirements
- Want CRM, sales and finance in the same system
- Have multiple companies or operate internationally
- Want to avoid paying for many separate tools
- Plan to scale up the business in the coming years
- Want to adapt the system to your specific processes
Fortnox may suit you if you…
- Are a small service company with simple needs
- Only need bookkeeping and invoicing
- Want to get started quickly without an implementation
- Have an accounting firm that already uses Fortnox
- Don't have inventory, production or complex flows
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Arezo Ghannadan
Sales and Marketing Manager
Phone: 079-325 97 66
Email: arezo.ghannadan@ucsonedo.se