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# Odoo MRP vs OpenBOM Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Odoo MRP** [

4.2/5(18)

](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews#reviews)

**OpenBOM** [

4.2/5(822)

](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Odoo MRP**
Free Trial

**Starting at $24.90** 1 User Per Month · Odoo Manufacturing

**OpenBOM**
Free Trial

**$0.00** 1 User · Free Trial

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Odoo MRP**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenBOM**
2 months

Based on 102 responses

Return on Investment

**Odoo MRP**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenBOM**
10 months

Based on 93 responses

Perceived Cost

**Odoo MRP**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenBOM**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Odoo MRP**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenBOM**
10%

 ![Odoo MRP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7eacde9f1d2aa561f0e430f6e26b5f2a/odoo-mrp.svg "Odoo MRP")

 ![OpenBOM](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ae126d6614820481c182b4042db14965/openbom.svg "OpenBOM")

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Pros & Cons

**Odoo MRP**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2358481&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
BOM Management (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2358498&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Data Management (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2397240&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2397241&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**OpenBOM**
[
Ease of Use (106)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1621169&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
BOM Management (96)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1620322&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (41)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1620810&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Difficulty (31)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1619792&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Odoo MRP**
Not enough data

**OpenBOM**
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Screenshots

**Odoo MRP**
 ![Odoo MRP screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/97651/Odoo-Manufacturing-ProdSched.jpg)

**OpenBOM**
 ![OpenBOM screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/150018/2025-11-07-17h20-33.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Odoo MRP**

8.3

8.312

**OpenBOM**

8.2

8.2697

Ease of Use

**Odoo MRP**

8.6

8.613

**OpenBOM**

8.0

8.0702

Ease of Setup

**Odoo MRP**

8.7

8.710

**OpenBOM**

7.9

7.9397

Ease of Admin

**Odoo MRP**

9.2

9.210

**OpenBOM**

8.1

8.1172

Quality of Support

**Odoo MRP**

8.6

8.612

**OpenBOM**

8.7

8.7597

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Odoo MRP**

8.5

8.510

**OpenBOM**

8.4

8.4165

Product Direction (% positive)

**Odoo MRP**

8.1

8.112

**OpenBOM**

8.8

8.8661

Features

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)[Hide 75 FeaturesShow 75 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

8

7.4

357

New Product Introduction

Ideation

Feature Not Available

7.0(won by default)

221

|

Verified

Time-to-market

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

224

|

Verified

Cost estimating

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

254

|

Verified

Product approval

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

234

|

Verified

CAD

CAD Models

Feature Not Available

8.1(won by default)

247

CAD Options

Feature Not Available

7.8(won by default)

231

Conversion

Feature Not Available

7.9(won by default)

233

Collaboration

Communication

7.8(won by 0.3)

6

7.5

223

|

Verified

Development

7.7(won by 0.1)

5

7.6

226

|

Verified

Document Management

7.0

5

7.9(won by 0.9)

243

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Supplier alignment

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

220

|

Verified

Product Data Management

Data Quality

9.3(won by 1.5)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

247

|

Verified

Version Control

8.0(won by 0.3)

5

7.7

253

|

Verified

Product Metadata

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

236

|

Verified

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bill of Materials

BOM management

9.5(won by 1.0)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

292

|

Verified

Multi-level BOM

9.7(won by 1.0)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

296

|

Verified

BOM Types

8.9(won by 0.7)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

277

|

Verified

BOM visualization

8.0

5

8.3(won by 0.3)

270

|

Verified

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engineering Change Management

ECR Workflows

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

194

|

Verified

Change Management

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

208

|

Verified

ECO Management

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

198

|

Verified

Item Management

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

7

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulation

Virtual Testing

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

179

Analysis

Not enough data

6.6(won by default)

183

Optimization

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

184

Analytics

Reporting

6.9

6

7.0(won by 0.1)

195

|

Verified

Costing

8.1(won by 0.5)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

232

|

Verified

Product Intelligence

8.3(won by 1.4)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.9

189

|

Verified

Quality management

Quality planning

8.6(won by 1.4)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

187

Traceability

9.2(won by 1.7)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

193

Compliance

9.3(won by 2.1)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

184

Integration

ERP

9.2(won by 2.1)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.1

193

|

Verified

Maintenance

8.7(won by 1.5)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

183

MES

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

171

|

Verified

PIM

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

179

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

6.2(won by default)

99

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

6.2(won by default)

98

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Milestone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Data Management (PDM)[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.5

390

Metadata

Repository

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

341

Taxonomy

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

313

Types

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

323

Data Management

Version Control

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

354

Alignment

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

321

Workflows

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

333

Lifecycle

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

316

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

179

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

175

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Document Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Revision History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parts Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Catalog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-CAD editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Manufacturers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Odoo MRP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7eacde9f1d2aa561f0e430f6e26b5f2a/odoo-mrp.svg "Odoo MRP")](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews)

Odoo MRP

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

78.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

21.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

[![OpenBOM](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ae126d6614820481c182b4042db14965/openbom.svg "OpenBOM")](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews)

OpenBOM

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

75.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

21.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

78.6%

75.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

21.4%

21.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

3.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Odoo MRP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7eacde9f1d2aa561f0e430f6e26b5f2a/odoo-mrp.svg "Odoo MRP")](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews)
Odoo MRP

Retail

14.3%

Graphic Design

14.3%

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

7.1%

Logistics and Supply Chain

7.1%

Information Technology and Services

7.1%

Other

50.0%

[![OpenBOM](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ae126d6614820481c182b4042db14965/openbom.svg "OpenBOM")](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews)
OpenBOM

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

16.4%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

9.8%

Automotive

8.6%

Manufacturing

6.2%

Design

4.5%

Other

54.4%

FAQs

## Odoo MRP vs OpenBOM FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Odoo MRP vs OpenBOM?

Odoo MRP and OpenBOM are both rated 4.2/5, but OpenBOM stands out for its CAD integration and BOM management, while Odoo MRP is noted for its customization and ease of setup.

| [Odoo MRP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews) | [OpenBOM](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.2/5 (18 reviews) | 4.2/5 (798 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.7 | 7.9 |
| 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Customization and integration | CAD integration and BOM management |

### How do the pricing models of Odoo MRP and OpenBOM compare?

Odoo MRP and OpenBOM are rated equally on value, with both scoring 8.2 on price/cost satisfaction.

- **Odoo MRP:** Reviewers highlight its flexibility and cost-saving customization, especially for businesses seeking unique features.
- **OpenBOM:** Recent reviews note that OpenBOM offers strong value for small teams, providing 80% of PLM benefits at a fraction of the cost, though some mention that per-user pricing can add up quickly for larger teams.

### What are the best alternatives to Odoo MRP and OpenBOM?

The top three alternatives to Odoo MRP and OpenBOM are Siemens Teamcenter, Arena PLM & QMS, and Autodesk Fusion Manage.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Odoo MRP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews) | 4.2/5 (18 reviews) | Small-Business | Flexible and cost-saving customization | Customization and integration |
| [OpenBOM](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews) | 4.2/5 (798 reviews) | Small-Business | Strong value for small teams, but per-user cost can add up | CAD integration and BOM management |
| [Siemens Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) | 4.3/5 (1,475 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade PLM capabilities |
| [Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews) | 4.2/5 (464 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Integrated PLM and QMS |
| [Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews) | 4.3/5 (114 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Cloud-based PLM management |

### Which Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) features should I prioritize when comparing Odoo MRP and OpenBOM?

Buyers comparing Odoo MRP and OpenBOM should prioritize CAD integration, BOM management, customization, collaboration, and ease of setup.

- **CAD Integration:** OpenBOM is cited for CAD integration in 49 reviews; Odoo MRP does not have CAD-specific features listed.
- **BOM Management:** OpenBOM is mentioned for BOM management in 83 reviews; Odoo MRP is mentioned in 1 review.
- **Customization:** Odoo MRP is noted for customization in 1 review; OpenBOM is described as flexible in recent reviews.
- **Collaboration:** OpenBOM is cited for collaboration in 33 reviews; Odoo MRP does not have collaboration-specific mentions.
- **Ease of Setup:** Odoo MRP scores 8.7; OpenBOM scores 7.9.

### What are the pros and cons of Odoo MRP vs OpenBOM?

Odoo MRP's headline strength is customization and integration, while OpenBOM excels in CAD integration and BOM management.

- **Odoo MRP strengths:** Customization (1 all-time mention), integration (1), ease of use (2), and BOM management (1).
- **Odoo MRP trade-offs:** Data management (1), missing features (1), and some reviewers note inflexibility in manufacturing processes.
- **OpenBOM strengths:** BOM management (83), ease of use (82), CAD integration (49), collaboration (33), real-time collaboration (23), and easy implementation (21).
- **OpenBOM trade-offs:** Learning curve (31), learning difficulty (28), missing features (24), integration issues (23), and interface design concerns (23).

### Is Odoo MRP or OpenBOM better for small businesses?

OpenBOM is the better fit for small businesses, with extensive small-business reviewer sentiment and features tailored for smaller teams.

- **Odoo MRP:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its flexibility and automation for small-scale manufacturing operations.
- **OpenBOM:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently describe it as providing 80% of PLM benefits at a fraction of the cost, with easy setup and strong value for small teams.

### Which Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform has better integrations?

OpenBOM is favored for integrations, especially with CAD tools.

- **Odoo MRP:** Reviewers mention integration capabilities in recent reviews, but no specific third-party tools are cited.
- **OpenBOM:** SOLIDWORKS (110 all-time mentions), Onshape (46), and CATIA (2) are the most frequently cited integrations, with reviewers highlighting strong CAD integration.

### How do Odoo MRP and OpenBOM compare on customer support?

Odoo MRP and OpenBOM are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.6 and 8.7 respectively, indicating similar reviewer satisfaction.

- **Odoo MRP:** Reviewers describe support as helpful, especially when purchasing support packs for large-scale migrations, but note slower response times due to time zone differences.
- **OpenBOM:** Reviewers consistently mention responsive and helpful support, with several citing fast responses and effective onboarding assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, Odoo MRP or OpenBOM?

Odoo MRP is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 8.7 versus OpenBOM's 7.9, indicating reviewers find Odoo MRP easier to implement.

- **Odoo MRP:** Reviewers highlight easy implementation and maintenance, with several noting that setup is straightforward and quick for manufacturing operations.
- **OpenBOM:** Reviewers describe setup as generally easy, especially for small teams, but mention a learning curve and the need for onboarding support for new users.

Alternatives

**Odoo MRP Alternatives**

 ![Arena PLM & QMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/08a5a9b57ded85f944279a72e01d11cb/arena-plm-qms.svg "Arena PLM & QMS")

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Arena PLM & QMS
](/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews)

 ![Teamcenter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d83699653e967e265705cdd3b757685d/teamcenter.svg "Teamcenter")

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Siemens Teamcenter
](/products/teamcenter/reviews)

 ![Windchill](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5a47e416fa5c4039d99965f7b29b17e2/ptc-windchill.svg "Windchill")

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Windchill
](/products/ptc-windchill/reviews)

 ![Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/33eea7870cab270f5cf6e0bef8fa0144/autodesk-fusion-manage.svg "Autodesk Fusion Manage")

[
Autodesk Fusion Manage
](/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews)

**OpenBOM Alternatives**

 ![Teamcenter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d83699653e967e265705cdd3b757685d/teamcenter.svg "Teamcenter")

[
Siemens Teamcenter
](/products/teamcenter/reviews)

 ![Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/33eea7870cab270f5cf6e0bef8fa0144/autodesk-fusion-manage.svg "Autodesk Fusion Manage")

[
Autodesk Fusion Manage
](/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews)

 ![Arena PLM & QMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/08a5a9b57ded85f944279a72e01d11cb/arena-plm-qms.svg "Arena PLM & QMS")

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Arena PLM & QMS
](/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews)

 ![Windchill](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5a47e416fa5c4039d99965f7b29b17e2/ptc-windchill.svg "Windchill")

[
Windchill
](/products/ptc-windchill/reviews)