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Odoo vs GreaterWMS
Odoo has 54,424 GitHub stars, 33,741 forks, 10,282 open issues and last shipped yesterday. GreaterWMS has 4,381 stars, 1,165 forks, 77 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Odoo leads on adoption by 1,142% (54,424 vs 4,381 stars). Odoo is written in Python under a custom or non-standard licence; GreaterWMS is written in Python under Apache-2.0. Odoo has attracted 62% as many forks as stars, GreaterWMS 27%. Odoo was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Odoo | GreaterWMS | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 54K | ★ 4.4K |
| License | Custom / other | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | Python | Python |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 34K | ⑂ 1.2K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Odoo if
- You weight community size — 54K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick GreaterWMS if
- You want the GreaterWMS feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and GreaterWMS fits your workflow better
About Odoo
Odoo is an open source suite of business applications built as modular web apps, forming a full featured ERP when combined. It lives in the Python based ecosystem and provides pre built modules for core business functions including CRM, accounting, inventory, e commerce, and HR, all sharing a unified data model and interface.
About GreaterWMS
GreaterWMS is an open source inventory and warehouse management system written in Python and built around Django, Django REST Framework, and a Quasar Vue.js frontend. The project is presented as a warehouse management system for supply chain operations, with topics covering inventory, warehouse management, and SCM. Its origin is described as a system derived from a Ford Asia Pacific after sales logistics warehousing supply chain process, and it is positioned for organizations that need a customizable base platform rather than a fixed commercial package.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Odoo or GreaterWMS more popular?
Odoo has 54,424 GitHub stars and GreaterWMS has 4,381. Odoo has the larger community by that measure.
Are Odoo and GreaterWMS free?
Both are open source. Odoo has no licence declared in this registry, and GreaterWMS is licensed under Apache-2.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Odoo and GreaterWMS?
Odoo is written in Python and GreaterWMS in Python. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Odoo or GreaterWMS?
Choose Odoo if you want the larger community (54,424 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose GreaterWMS if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.