Odoo vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses. Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
Odoo ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #4) for Small business owners replacing spreadsheets with integrated finance, inventory, and HR in one system. A suite of business apps that combine into a powerful, low-cost ERP.
At a glance
| Odoo | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses | #4 / The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Affordable and modular | Best for Microsoft-powered offices |
| Pricing | $ ($50 to $500/mo) | $$ ($70 to $100 per user/mo) |
| HQ | Auderghem, Belgium | Redmond, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 2018 |
Odoo
A suite of business apps that combine into a powerful, low-cost ERP.
www.odoo.comSee full entry in The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Deep integration with Office 365 makes it a powerful choice for Microsoft-centric businesses.
dynamics.microsoft.com/en-us/business-central/overview/See full entry in The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.