# LedgerSMB vs Odoo Accounting

**Leader by Vioscale score:** LedgerSMB

| Attribute | LedgerSMB | Odoo Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 63.6 (58% (medium)) | 18.4 (49% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 97 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 559 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Free, open-source web-based double-entry accounting and ERP system. Features invoicing, inventory management, project tracking, and customizable PDF/HTML output. | Open source suite of web-based business applications including accounting, billing, CRM, eCommerce, warehouse management, project management, and integrated ERP capabilities. |
| features.capabilities | `{"inventory":true,"deployment":"self_host","ar_invoicing":true,"double_entry_gl":true,"project_accounting":true}` | `{"api_access":"full","deployment":"self_host","ar_invoicing":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 1 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Food Delivery Platform"}]` |
| language.primary | Perl | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ledgersmb.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T17:00:35.795Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"One App","summary":"Free, unlimited users","features":["Accounting app","Unlimited users"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"One app, unlimited users","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"GBP 18/user/month (annual discount), GBP 28/user/month regular","features":["All apps","Unlimited support","Hosting","Maintenance","Daily backups","Email integration","24/7 monitoring","Free eLearning access"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":18,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"All apps on Odoo Online","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Custom","summary":"GBP 26.50/user/month (annual discount), GBP 42/user/month regular","features":["All apps","Odoo Studio","Multi-Company","External API","Unlimited support","Hosting","Maintenance","Daily backups","Email integration","24/7 monitoring","Free eLearning access","On-premise or Odoo.sh hosting options"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":26.5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"All apps on Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, or On-premise with advanced features","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier with unlimited users. Paid plans from GBP 18–28/user/month (Standard) or GBP 26.50–42/user/month (Custom). Annual commitment for discount; no hidden costs.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.odoo.com/app/accounting","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T12:17:07.007Z","startingPrice":{"amount":18,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 22 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.7","date":"2026-07-06T14:15:26Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.20","date":"2026-07-06T14:08:07Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.6","date":"2026-06-01T18:38:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.19","date":"2026-06-01T18:32:08Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.5","date":"2026-04-27T10:50:31Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.18","date":"2026-04-27T09:35:06Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.4","date":"2026-03-23T17:17:36Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.17","date":"2026-03-23T17:16:07Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.3","date":"2026-03-01T09:09:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.16","date":"2026-03-01T08:36:05Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.2","date":"2025-12-21T21:46:40Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.1","date":"2025-10-31T18:14:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.15","date":"2025-10-31T18:09:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.0","date":"2025-10-06T20:30:28Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.14","date":"2025-09-29T11:21:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.13","date":"2025-09-06T22:33:27Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.11.28","date":"2025-09-06T22:32:16Z","type":"stable","version":"1.11.28"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.12","date":"2025-08-10T22:10:45Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.11.27","date":"2025-08-10T22:10:33Z","type":"stable","version":"1.11.27"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.11","date":"2025-07-12T21:08:15Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.11"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fledgersmb%2Fledgersmb&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Accounting Software)

| Capability | LedgerSMB | Odoo Accounting |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Double-entry GL | ✓ | - |
| Multi-entity | - | - |
| Multi-currency | - | - |
| Bank feeds | - | - |
| **Modules** |  |  |
| AP automation | - | - |
| AR / invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory | ✓ | - |
| Fixed assets | - | - |
| Project accounting | ✓ | - |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Tax compliance | - | - |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Accountant collaboration | - | - |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments capture | - | - |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| API access | - | Full |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Self-host | Self-host |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:37:36.283Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*