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eCommerce · Odoo ERP Services
Free open-source eCommerce ERP
Odoo Community includes a website builder and online store on the same database as inventory, purchasing and invoicing. Orders, stock and accounts stay in sync without connectors. It's open source with no licence fee, and we set it up for free.
Overview
What free covers, and what it doesn't
If you already sell on Shopify, WooCommerce or marketplaces, Odoo can sit behind them, but connectors are third-party or custom and are quoted separately. Hosting isn't included, and payment providers charge their own fees.
Free Odoo setup
Free open-source ecommerce ERP, set up for free
We install and set up Odoo Community, the free open-source edition of Odoo, at no cost. There is no licence fee for the software and no charge for the setup.
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Free open-source software
Odoo Community is licensed under LGPLv3: no licence fee, no user limit and no expiry.
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Free setup
We install Odoo Community on your server and set up the core apps your business needs.
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Hosting is yours
Hosting is not included. You run Odoo on your own server or cloud account and pay your hosting provider directly. We can recommend options.
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Paid work is quoted first
Data migration, customisation, integrations and training go beyond setup. We quote them up front, so nothing is billed without your agreement.
Focus areas
What we concentrate on
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Online store
Product pages, cart, checkout and customer accounts on Odoo's website builder.
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One stock figure
Online orders reserve the same stock as every other channel.
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Fulfilment
Delivery orders created from web orders, ready to pick and ship.
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Purchasing
Reorder rules so best-sellers don't run out.
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Invoicing
Invoices and payments recorded automatically from online orders.
Approach
How the engagement is structured
We set up Website, eCommerce, Inventory, Purchase and Invoicing on Odoo Community for free, with your payment provider and a starter catalogue.
Full catalogue imports, design work and Shopify, WooCommerce or marketplace connectors are optional extras, quoted before work starts.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Odoo eCommerce free?
Yes. Website and eCommerce are part of Odoo Community, which is free and open source. We set it up for free; you pay for hosting and payment fees.
Is hosting free?
No. The setup is free, but you pay for hosting yourself. Odoo runs on your own server or cloud account, and you pay the hosting provider directly. We'll recommend a size that suits your users and data.
Can Odoo work with our Shopify store?
Yes, through a connector. Connectors are third-party or custom, so we quote that separately.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. Your store runs on your own domain on the hosting you choose.
Next step
Set up a free eCommerce ERP
We'll set up your Odoo store, stock and invoicing on Community for free.