A-Plan vs Odoo: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of A-Plan and Odoo to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
A-Plan
5.7/10
A-Plan is Windows desktop software from Germany for project, resource and cost planning, with Gantt charts. It is built for project managers in small and mid-sized organisations.
Odoo
7.2/10
Odoo is an open-source business suite whose CRM app handles leads, pipelines, calling, and reporting for small and mid-sized companies, with ERP modules available alongside it.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Scalability | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | €12/user/mo Standard (subscription) | €31/user/mo Standard |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €149/mo SQL (subscription) | Free One App Free |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | Not listed | |
| Client collaboration | Not listed | |
| Gantt charts | Not listed | |
| Kanban boards | Not listed | |
| Reporting | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Task management | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
| More features | ||
| Marketing Automation | Not listed | |
| Built-in Calling | Not listed | |
| Collaboration | Not listed | |
| Customer Support Management | Not listed | |
| Lead Management | Not listed | |
| Integrations | Not listed | |
| Sales Automation | Not listed | |
| Opportunity Management | Not listed | |
| Contact Management | Not listed | |
| Reporting & Analytics | Not listed | |
| Mobile Access | Not listed | |
A-Plan vs Odoo cost by team size
Odoo costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | A-Plan | Odoo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €12/moStandard (subscription) | FreeOne App Free |
| 5 users | €60/moStandard (subscription) | FreeOne App Free |
| 10 users | €149/moSQL (subscription) | FreeOne App Free |
| 25 users | €373/moSQL (subscription) | FreeOne App Free |
| 50 users | €745/moSQL (subscription) | FreeOne App Free |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose A-Plan
- Higher Support score (6/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose Odoo
- Has a free plan (A-Plan does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs €149/mo
- Higher Customization score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for developers (6/10 vs 2/10)
Pros & Cons
A-Plan
Pros
- The Standard subscription costs about 11.90 EUR per user per month, which is cheap for resource and cost planning.
- It imports and exports MS Project and Excel files, which makes migrating from or working alongside Microsoft tools easier.
- Cost planning, planned-versus-actual comparison and forecasts are built in, not sold as extras.
- Customers can choose between a perpetual licence and a subscription.
- A 30-day free trial is available, and the vendor offers training and consulting.
Cons
- It is a Windows desktop application, and web or mobile access requires the optional WebViewer.
- It has no Kanban boards, agile methods or client portal.
- The vendor's homepage does not show prices, and third-party price figures conflict.
- Most of its materials and its market are German-language.
Odoo
Pros
- The free plan gives unlimited users on a single app, so a team can run the CRM at no license cost.
- CRM data flows natively into Odoo's Sales, Inventory, Invoicing, and Email Marketing apps, so quotes and stock checks happen without third-party connectors.
- Lead tools go beyond the basics, with predictive scoring, quota-based assignment, deduplication, and enrichment.
- It is open source and highly customizable through Studio, the API, or self-hosting.
Cons
- Reviewers often describe the interface and workflows as complex for new users.
- Setup usually needs internal staff or a paid implementation partner.
- Some users report slow performance with large datasets.
- Opinions on support and documentation quality are mixed, and paid support is email-only on weekdays.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Odoo scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.2/10 against 5.7/10 for A-Plan. The largest gap is in Customization: 6/10 for A-Plan and 9/10 for Odoo.
Odoo costs less for 10 users: free on its One App Free plan, against about €149/mo on its SQL (subscription) plan for A-Plan, billed monthly.
Odoo has a free plan; A-Plan does not list one.
Odoo is the better fit for developers: we rate it 6/10 for them, against 2/10 for A-Plan.
