Overview
MRPeasy is a cloud-based MRP system designed specifically for small manufacturers with 10-200 employees. It offers production planning, inventory, purchasing, and CRM at accessible price points. Odoo provides a more comprehensive manufacturing and ERP platform. Both target small manufacturers, but MRPeasy prioritizes simplicity while Odoo offers depth and scalability.
Quick Comparison
| Aspect | Odoo MRP | MRPeasy |
|---|---|---|
| Target | SMB to enterprise | Small manufacturers (10-200 employees) |
| Pricing | $24-44/user/month | $49-149/user/month |
| BOM | Unlimited multi-level | Multi-level BOMs |
| Work Orders | Full routing with work centers | Work orders with operations |
| Accounting | Full accounting module | Basic (integrates with QB/Xero) |
| CRM | Full CRM module | Basic CRM included |
| Free Tier | Community Edition | Free trial only |
Production Planning
MRPeasy provides a straightforward production planning interface with Gantt chart scheduling, material availability checking, and automatic procurement. The system is designed to be learned in days, not weeks. Odoo MRP offers more sophisticated planning with capacity-constrained scheduling, multi-resource planning, and demand-driven MRP calculations.
Inventory Management
Both handle stock tracking, lot numbers, and reorder points. MRPeasy includes practical features like stock movements, serial tracking, and barcode support. Odoo adds advanced warehouse management with locations, putaway strategies, cross-docking, and integration with barcode mobile apps.
Ease of Use
MRPeasy's primary selling point is simplicity. Small manufacturers can set up BOMs, create production orders, and start tracking in hours. The interface is clean and focused on manufacturing workflows. Odoo requires more initial setup as a full ERP but provides more capabilities once configured.
Pricing
# Monthly Cost (10 users):
# Plan | Odoo EE | MRPeasy
# Starter | $310 | $490
# Professional | $310 | $690
# Enterprise | $440 | $1,490
# + Accounting | Included | +QBO $90
# + eCommerce | Included | Not availableWhere MRPeasy Wins
- Designed for small manufacturers — focused and simple
- Quick setup and onboarding (hours, not weeks)
- Manufacturing-specific UX without ERP complexity
- Good documentation and manufacturer-focused support
Where Odoo Wins
- Lower per-user cost ($24-44 vs $49-149)
- Full ERP beyond manufacturing
- Advanced features: PLM, quality, maintenance, shop floor
- Open-source Community Edition is free
- Scales from 5 to 5,000+ users
- AI-powered features in v19
Verdict
MRPeasy is ideal for very small manufacturers (under 25 employees) who want a simple, quick-to-deploy MRP system. Odoo is better for manufacturers planning to grow, needing broader ERP capabilities, or wanting lower per-user costs.
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