FIXED SCOPEone-off build
Ship an Odoo implementation, end to end.
Fixed scope, fixed price, senior-only team. Process audit to live ERP in 10-16 weeks.
FIXED SCOPE
- Zero juniors on client work
- Fixed quote in week 1
- Code, infra, runbook — yours
Odoo Development Services.Full ERP, No Lock-In.
CRM, accounting, inventory, and manufacturing on one platform without SAP's licensing cost — that's what draws businesses to Odoo, and over-customization is what makes most Odoo development companies get it wrong. Our Odoo development services and consulting extend the platform where it genuinely earns its cost and leave standard modules alone everywhere else.
- Odoo 18
- Custom modules
- OWL components
- Upgrade-safe
Why Entalogics for Odoo
What every Odoo
development company
should fix before customizing anything.
Over-customization is the number one reason Odoo projects fail. Every Odoo instance we inherit has the same problems — core modules modified directly, custom fields with no naming convention, and Python logic that routes around the ORM entirely.
Architecture01
Core got edited directly, so the next upgrade was doomed before it started.
Custom modules that inherit and extend — never edit base code. When Odoo ships the next version, your customizations survive the upgrade instead of failing it, putting your data at risk, and doubling your timeline.
Performance02
Nobody profiled a query until 5 million records made the problem impossible to ignore.
N+1 queries hidden behind compute fields, search methods loading entire tables, reports running raw SQL with no indexes. We profile with pg_stat_statements and fix the actual bottleneck before scale forces the issue on you.
Integration03
Data moved between systems through CSV exports someone ran manually every Monday.
Odoo connected to Shopify, payment gateways, and accounting systems through typed REST endpoints — webhook-driven where possible, scheduled sync where it's not. A CSV import isn't a data strategy, it's a Monday morning chore waiting to be forgotten.
Upgrade04
Customizations existed with no record of what they'd break on the next version.
Every custom module tracked and tested against Odoo's upgrade path. When you move from Odoo 17 to 18, you already know what breaks and how long the fix takes — not after the upgrade already failed in production.
When Odoo, when not
Odoo is a tool.
Not SAP's cheaper cousin.
Odoo is the world's largest open-source ERP, and it punishes bad customization harder than any proprietary alternative ever will. We'll tell you honestly on the first call whether Odoo fits your business.
PICK ODOO WHEN
- ERP needs to span multiple departments — sales, accounting, inventory, manufacturing, HR — on one platform
- Budget rules out SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics — Odoo Community is free, Enterprise costs a fraction of the alternatives
- Owning your own data matters — PostgreSQL, no proprietary formats, no vendor lock-in
- Standard modules already cover 70%+ of your workflows, and the remaining 30% needs clean custom modules, not a rewrite
CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES WHEN
- CRM alone is the requirement — HubSpot or Salesforce may be simpler for a single-function need
- Regulatory compliance mandates a specific certified ERP — some industries require SAP or Oracle by name
- A polished consumer-grade UI out of the box matters more than functionality — Odoo's interface is functional, not beautiful
WE SAY NO WHEN
- "Customize every module until it doesn't look like Odoo anymore" — that's a rewrite, not a customization
- "Odoo for a five-person team that only needs invoicing" — you don't need ERP, you need FreshBooks
- "Go live in three weeks with accounting, inventory, and manufacturing" — that ship has sailed
What we build on Odoo
Odoo development services
and consulting we deliver.
Eight ways this work shows up for real clients. Each one built upgrade-safe with proper module architecture — not a customization that turns the next version into a rebuild.
- S01
Odoo ERP implementation services
Odoo ERP implementation servicesSales, accounting, inventory, purchasing, manufacturing configured to your actual business workflows. Standard modules first, custom modules only where standard genuinely falls short.
ODOO 18ACCOUNTINGINVENTORYMANUFACTURING - S02
Odoo customization and module development
Odoo customization and module developmentPurpose-built Python modules for business logic Odoo doesn't cover natively — commission engines, approval chains, industry-specific workflows. ORM-native, tested, and documented against the upgrade path from day one.
PYTHONORMOWLODOO.SH - S03
Odoo integration services
Odoo integration servicesREST and JSON-RPC connectors for Shopify, payment gateways, shipping providers, and legacy systems. Webhook-driven where possible, every integration monitored and retryable.
REST APIJSON-RPCWEBHOOKSSCHEDULED ACTIONS - S04
Odoo e-commerce development
Odoo e-commerce developmentOdoo's website and e-commerce module configured for real online stores — product variants, payment integration, shipping rules, and SEO that competes with Shopify on your own infrastructure.
ODOO WEBSITEECOMMERCEPAYMENTSSEO - S05
Odoo migration and version upgrade services
Odoo migration and version upgrade servicesOdoo 14, 15, or 16 to Odoo 18. Module compatibility audit, data migration, custom module rewrite wherever APIs changed. The current instance stays running until the new one is validated.
UPGRADEDATA MIGRATIONODOO.SHTESTING - S06
Odoo performance tuning
Odoo performance tuningPostgreSQL query profiling, ORM optimization, indexed fields, materialized views for heavy reports. Odoo that stays fast at 5 million records, not just at 5,000.
POSTGRESQLPG_STATINDEXESCRON JOBS - S07
Odoo training
Odoo trainingHands-on training for admins and end users on the modules you've implemented — module navigation, report building, and the customization boundaries that keep the instance upgrade-safe after we hand it off.
DOCUMENTATIONODOO BACKENDREPORTINGHANDOFF - S08
Odoo maintenance and support
Odoo maintenance and supportOngoing monitoring, version compatibility checks, performance reviews, and custom module upkeep — so the upgrade-safe instance we built doesn't quietly drift back into the direct-core-edit mess we were hired to fix.
ODOO.SHCI/CDMONITORINGSUPPORT
The playbook
Odoo development
patterns we ship on repeat.
Patterns from real production Odoo deployments — not tutorial demos.
P01
Custom modules, never core edits
Every customization in its own module. Inherits and extends via Odoo's `_inherit` mechanism. Core code untouched. Upgrades stay clean.
P02
ORM-native data access
`search`, `read`, `create`, `write` through the ORM. Raw SQL only when large-dataset performance genuinely demands it — and wrapped in a documented service method, not scattered across business logic.
P03
Automated tests with TransactionCase
Every custom module includes real test coverage. CRUD, workflow transitions, and edge cases tested. CI runs the suite before every deployment.
P04
Odoo.sh for managed deployment
Staging, production, and branch deployments with instant rollbacks. Upgrade testing happens in staging before it ever touches production.
P05
Typed REST integrations
External APIs connected through typed Python classes with error handling, retry logic, and logging. No raw `requests.get()` buried inside a compute method.
P06
Upgrade changelog tracking
Every custom module documented against Odoo's changelog. When the next version ships, we already know which ORM methods changed and which views need updating.
Signature case
A manufacturing company,
migrated from spreadsheets to Odoo ERP.
A mid-size manufacturer running operations on 14 Excel spreadsheets, a standalone accounting tool, and a paper-based inventory system. Implemented Odoo 18 with manufacturing, inventory, accounting, and sales in 12 weeks. Three custom modules for industry-specific workflows. Inventory accuracy went from "best guess" to 99.2%.
Before
14 spreadsheets · standalone accounting · paper inventory · manual reorder · no traceability
After
Odoo 18 · unified ERP · real-time inventory · automated reorder · full lot traceability
- Inventory accuracy~70% → 99.2%
- Order processing time−64%
- To fully operational12wk
- Custom modules built3
Industries we serve
Odoo development
across industries.
We've delivered Odoo development services for manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare, and construction — anywhere multi-department operations genuinely need one connected system instead of fourteen spreadsheets.
- Manufacturing
- Retail & eCommerce
- Logistics & Distribution
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Professional Services
Engagement shape
Eight to ten weeks
on an Odoo engagement.
Module by module. Your team starts using the system incrementally, not all at once.
- W01
Audit + RFC
Two senior Odoo developers. Process audit, gap analysis against standard modules, integration inventory, upgrade path assessment. A ranked, dollarized plan.
- W02–03
Foundation + first modules
Odoo 18 instance configured, first standard modules live, first custom module built and tested. Real users entering real data, not a demo environment.
- W04–08
Module by module
Each department goes live incrementally. Custom modules deployed. Integrations wired. Training delivered per module, not in a single overwhelming session.
- W09+
Go-live + handoff
Full ERP operational, data validated. Runbook handed to your team — or we stay on for Odoo maintenance and support.
Stack
Tools we
Tools we reach
reach for for first.
Our default Odoo development stack — picked for production ERP.
Platform
Odoo 18 · Odoo.sh · Community + Enterprise
Backend
Python 3.12 · Odoo ORM · PostgreSQL · REST/JSON-RPC
Frontend
OWL 2 · QWeb · XML · JavaScript
Integration
REST API · Webhooks · Scheduled Actions · MuleSoft
Testing
TransactionCase · HttpCase · Pytest · CI/CD
Infra
Odoo.sh · Docker · Nginx · GitHub Actions
Engagement
Three ways to hire
Odoo developers
at Entalogics.
No hourly billing for thinking time. Fixed quote or a transparent monthly rate.
DEDICATED TEAMmonthly
Hire dedicated Odoo developers.
Senior Python developers with Odoo ORM and OWL expertise, embedded in your Slack, your standups. Pause, resize, or exit with 30 days' notice.
PER ENGINEER
- Same senior bar as fixed-scope
- Embedded in your team
- Founder-direct escalation
ENGAGEMENTcustom
Strategic Odoo consulting partnership.
A standing partner for Odoo-powered businesses — version upgrades, custom module portfolio, integration architecture, training, hiring help.
PROCUREMENT-FRIENDLY
- Multi-quarter roadmap
- Architecture and hiring partner
- Procurement-friendly paper
FAQ
Odoo development —
questions we get on every call.
Community vs Enterprise, upgrades, timelines, cost, training — in roughly the order people ask.Community for basic CRM, sales, and inventory. Enterprise when you need full accounting, advanced manufacturing, helpdesk, or the mobile app — it also includes Odoo.sh hosting with managed upgrades. For most serious business use, Enterprise justifies its cost.
Yes — that's the entire point of doing Odoo development properly. Custom modules extend via inheritance, never edit core code. Every customization is documented against Odoo's changelog, so the next upgrade path is clear before you start it.
10-16 weeks for a typical multi-department rollout. A single-module implementation — just CRM, just inventory — can go live in 4-6 weeks. Timeline depends on process complexity and how many integrations are involved.
Implementations typically range from $15K for a focused module rollout to $100K+ for full enterprise deployments, depending on modules, customization depth, and integration scope. The week-one audit gives you real numbers specific to your project, not a generic estimate.
Yes. We train admins and end users module by module as each one goes live, so your team owns the system from day one instead of depending on us to run it.
Yes. We audit what's there, clean up direct core edits, restructure custom modules for upgrade safety, and extend alongside existing customizations. No rip-and-replace.
Founder-direct
Tell us whatyou're building.
Thirty minutes with the founder — a senior Odoo developer, the relevant playbook, and a candid read on whether Odoo is the right ERP, or a different platform fits your operations better.