How to Install Odoo 19 Enterprise Edition

Odoo 19 Enterprise Edition builds on the Community base with premium modules like Studio, Marketing Automation, Quality Control, and IoT integration. To install it, you need a valid Odoo Enterprise subscription which grants access to the private Enterprise GitHub repository. This guide covers obtaining your license, installing Enterprise alongside Community addons, and getting your production instance running.

Enterprise vs Community: What You Get

For a full breakdown, see our Community vs Enterprise comparison.

Step 1: Obtain Your Enterprise License

Purchase an Odoo Enterprise subscription at odoo.com/pricing. Odoo SA charges per-user annually. Once subscribed, you receive access to the private Enterprise GitHub repository at github.com/odoo/enterprise. You will need a GitHub account linked to your Odoo subscription.

Step 2: Install with Docker

The Docker approach requires building a custom image that layers Enterprise addons on top of the Community base.

# Clone both repositories
git clone --depth 1 --branch 19.0 https://github.com/odoo/odoo.git
git clone --depth 1 --branch 19.0 https://github.com/odoo/enterprise.git

# docker-compose.yml
version: '3.8'
services:
  db:
image: postgres:16
environment:
  POSTGRES_USER: odoo
  POSTGRES_PASSWORD: odoo_secret
volumes:
  - pg-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
  odoo:
image: odoo:19
depends_on:
  - db
ports:
  - "8069:8069"
environment:
  HOST: db
  USER: odoo
  PASSWORD: odoo_secret
volumes:
  - odoo-data:/var/lib/odoo
  - ./enterprise:/mnt/enterprise
  - ./addons:/mnt/extra-addons
command: odoo --addons-path=/mnt/enterprise,/mnt/extra-addons,/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/odoo/addons
volumes:
  pg-data:
  odoo-data:

The key difference from Community is the --addons-path flag that includes the Enterprise directory before Community addons, allowing Enterprise modules to override Community equivalents.

Step 3: Install from Source

Follow the same native installation steps as the Community install guide, then clone the Enterprise repository and add it to your addons path in odoo.conf:

git clone --depth 1 --branch 19.0 https://github.com/odoo/enterprise.git /opt/odoo19-enterprise

# In odoo.conf:
addons_path = /opt/odoo19-enterprise,/opt/odoo19/addons,/opt/custom-addons

Enterprise addons must appear first in the path so they take priority over Community modules.

Step 4: Activate Your License

After starting Odoo and creating a database, go to Settings → General Settings. Enter your Enterprise subscription code in the activation field. Odoo will verify the license against Odoo SA's servers and unlock Enterprise modules.

Deploy Enterprise with DeployMonkey

DeployMonkey supports both Community and Enterprise editions. When creating an instance, select "Enterprise" and provide your Enterprise GitHub credentials. The platform handles the addons path configuration, Docker setup, SSL, and backups automatically. You maintain full access to your server and can install additional custom or OCA modules alongside Enterprise.

Common Issues

• Enterprise modules not visible: Check your addons_path — Enterprise directory must be listed before Community.
• License activation fails: Ensure your server has outbound internet access to reach Odoo SA's license verification servers.
• GitHub access denied: Verify your GitHub account is linked to your Odoo subscription in the Odoo portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Odoo Enterprise cost?

Odoo Enterprise is priced per user per year. Pricing varies by region and number of users — typically starting around $24-31 per user per month when billed annually. Contact Odoo SA for exact pricing.

Can I use Community modules with Enterprise?

Yes. Enterprise builds on top of Community. All Community and OCA modules work alongside Enterprise modules. The addons path priority determines which version of overlapping modules is loaded.

Can I switch from Community to Enterprise?

Yes. Install Enterprise addons alongside your existing Community setup, update the addons path, restart Odoo, and activate your license. Your existing data is preserved.

Do I need Enterprise for a small business?

Not necessarily. Community Edition covers most small business needs. Enterprise is worth it if you need Studio, Marketing Automation, or official Odoo support. See our Odoo for small business guide.