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Activeregular commits- Activity
- 53
- Community
- 94
- Issues
- 53
- Pull requests
- 21
+398 stars in the last 16 days
- More contributors than 77% of the projects we track
Odoo is a broad, actively maintained business-app suite, but teams should plan for an installation and evaluation process rather than relying on recent packaged releases.
Good fit if
- You want multiple business functions to work together, while retaining the option to use individual apps.
- Your team can work with a Python-based project and follow Odoo's installation and developer documentation.
- You value an active codebase with contributions spread across many contributors.
Look elsewhere if
- You need a project with a recent release cadence, since the health data records no release in the past year.
- You need clear evidence of recent pull-request merging or issue closure before adoption; the available activity data records no merged pull requests and only a small number of issues closed recently.
- You require a clearly asserted license from the repository metadata; it reports no license classification, so verify the applicable terms before use.
All health signals
| Last commit | 2026-10-17 (today) |
|---|---|
| Commits, last 90 days | 100+ |
| Releases, last 12 months | 0 |
| Contributors | 100+ (top contributor: 7% of commits) |
| Issues closed, last 90 days | 2+ |
| Pull requests merged, last 90 days | 0 |
| Project age | 12 years |
Checked on 2026-10-18 with the GitHub API.
Overview
Odoo is a Python-based suite of web business apps for managing business operations. Its apps cover areas such as CRM, accounting, inventory, ecommerce, project management, and human resources, addressing the need to handle these workflows in one connected system.
Apps can run on their own or integrate with one another as an ERP. Odoo provides installation instructions and developer tutorials; its README links to documentation, learning materials, and support resources.
Key Features
- Web-based apps for CRM, website building, and ecommerce.
- Tools for inventory, warehouse management, and manufacturing.
- Accounting, billing, and point-of-sale apps.
- Project management and human resources apps.
- Marketing tools, including social marketing.
- Apps can be used separately or combined into an integrated ERP.
Use Cases
- A small business can start with CRM or invoicing and add other apps as its needs grow.
- An operations team can connect inventory, manufacturing, and sales workflows in one system.
- An online retailer can combine ecommerce with inventory and accounting apps.
- A developer can build or customize business workflows using Odoo's Python-based project and developer documentation.
What you need
Detected in the repository
- Python (from setup.py)
Getting Started
Follow the installation instructions for setup, and consult the README for project links and further guidance.
License in Plain Words
No standard license was detected. Without a license, the default copyright rules apply: you may read the code, but not reuse it. Check the repository or ask the authors.
Alternatives
| Project | Language | License | Stars | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| odoo | Python | – | 55.1k | Active |
| crm | Vue | AGPL-3.0 | 3.7k | Active |
| helpdesk | Vue | AGPL-3.0 | 3.4k | Active |
Considerations
Odoo is active, with regular recent commits and contributions from at least 100 contributors, and the activity data does not indicate dependence on a single contributor. However, it records no release in the past year, no merged pull requests in the measured period, and only a small number of issues closed. The repository metadata identifies Python as a runtime but does not specify other deployment requirements; consult the installation documentation for those details. The GitHub API reports the license as NOASSERTION, so review the repository's licensing terms before adopting or redistributing it.
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