Odoo Online is a SaaS solution hosted and managed entirely by Odoo. Odoo.sh is a PaaS that gives you more control over deployment and customization. Here is how they compare.
| Feature | Odoo Online (SaaS) | Odoo.sh (PaaS) |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Limited to Studio and official modules | Full customization with custom code and modules |
| GitHub integration | Not available | Native GitHub integration with Git-based workflow |
| Custom modules | Only Odoo-approved modules from the app store | Any module; install via SSH or Git |
| Deployment | Managed by Odoo; no control over timing | Deploy on your schedule via Git push |
| Infrastructure | Fully managed by Odoo; no server access | Managed PaaS with SSH access |
| Control | Minimal; Odoo manages everything | High; SSH, console, and environment configuration |
| Price | Subscription-based; per-user pricing | Resource-based pricing; scales with usage |
Odoo Online is the simplest way to run Odoo. Odoo handles all infrastructure, updates, and maintenance. You focus purely on using the application. However, you cannot install custom modules or modify the source code. It is best for businesses that use standard Odoo features without heavy customization.
Odoo.sh gives developers and IT teams full control. You can write custom modules, manage deployments through Git, and access the server via SSH. Staging environments, automated backups, and monitoring are included, reducing the operational burden compared to a raw VPS.
The right choice depends on your customization needs. If you need custom modules or want control over deployments, Odoo.sh is the better fit. If you want zero infrastructure management and standard features are sufficient, Odoo Online is simpler.
Yes, migration is possible but requires exporting your data and setting up a new Odoo.sh instance. The database and customizations can be transferred with proper planning.
Both are secure. Odoo Online is managed by Odoo S.A. with their security policies. Odoo.sh provides security features but you are responsible for application-level security and patching.
Both support custom domains. Odoo Online provides this through their settings. Odoo.sh supports custom domains with SSL certificates included.
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