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Odoo 17 vs Odoo 18 - Core Feature Differences


Here’s is detailed comparison of Odoo v17 vs v18 highlighting their core features and improvements across modules:

🆚 Odoo v17 vs v18: Core Feature Comparison

Category

Odoo v17

Odoo v18

User Interface

Dark mode, draggable popups, app rearrangement

Cleaner UI, simplified URLs, faster navigation, company switcher

Mobile Experience

PWA shortcuts for mobile

Full PWA support, installable as native-like apps

Sales & CRM

Product catalog in Kanban, basic templates

Quotation calculator, combo products, automated lead scoring

Website Builder

Basic templates/snippets, dark mode

60+ new snippets, live previews, quick translation, font preview

Inventory Management

No visual dashboard, QR code menus

Dashboard view, push/pull rules, valuation by lot/serial, dispatch manager

Manufacturing

Basic Gantt, kitchen screen for PoS

BOM catalog, work order notes, foldable instructions

Accounting

Manual bill validation, fewer layouts

Auto-validation, draft invoice payments, catalog view

Point of Sale (PoS)

QR code menu, kitchen screen, customer info

Modern UI, barcode lookup, table merging, no-IoT customer display

HR & Time Off

Draft stage, limited auto tracking

Auto-checkout, missing hours tracking, dashboard holiday control

Project Management

Kanban boards, basic chat

Subtasks from Kanban, push-to-talk, canned responses, sub-threads

Surveys & Events

Classic question types, basic ticketing

QR-code support, reward system, ticket sales via PoS

Customization

Limited personalization options

More headers/footers, user-level layouts, document customization

Developer Tools

Older view structure, basic RPC

New <chatter/> tag, execute_query() API, enhanced ORM

AI & Automation

Minimal AI features

Predictive analytics, anomaly detection, automated workflows


🔍 Key Improvements in Odoo 18

  • AI-powered forecasting in inventory and accounting
  • Barcode lookup creates products instantly
  • Multi-company switcher for seamless transitions
  • Enhanced reporting and dashboards across modules
  • Click & Collect and mega menus in eCommerce

• • Improved integration between modules like Sales, Inventory, and Accounting


🆕 Odoo v18 vs v17: Feature Enhancements

🌐 User Interface & Navigation

Feature

Odoo v17

Odoo v18

Company Switching

Manual via UI

Shortcut (ALT + SHIFT + U) for instant switching

URL Structure

Generic IDs

Canonical, readable URLs for SEO and sharing

Error Messages

Basic

More descriptive, shareable technical details

Debug Menu

Limited access

Direct model access, advanced tools

Search Bar

No icon function

Magnifying glass re-enabled for quick search


🛒 Sales & Product Management

Feature

Odoo v17

Odoo v18

Product Types

Dropdown: Storable, Consumable

Radio buttons: Goods, Service, Combo

Combo Products

POS only

Available in Sales, Website, and POS

Sale Order Line

Separate name & description

Combined into one editable field

Price Behavior

Auto recalculates on quantity

Fixed price even if quantity changes


📦 Inventory & Manufacturing

Feature

Odoo v17

Odoo v18

Inventory Tracking

Basic

AI-driven forecasting, smart reordering

Barcode Support

Manual setup

Instant barcode lookup and product creation

Manufacturing Planning

Basic Gantt

Advanced production planning, BOM catalog


📈 Reporting & Automation

Feature

Odoo v17

Odoo v18

Reporting

Static templates

Real-time analytics, customizable reports

Automation

Manual-heavy

AI-powered workflows, predictive analytics


🔐 Security & Compliance

Feature

Odoo v17

Odoo v18

Authentication

Basic

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Data Protection

Standard encryption

Advanced encryption, granular access control


🚀 New Feature Upgrades in Odoo 18?

  • Faster navigation and cleaner UI reduce training time.
  • Smarter inventory and sales tools improve operational efficiency.
  • AI-powered automation frees teams from repetitive tasks.
  • Better SEO and sharing with improved URL structures.
  • Enhanced security ensures compliance and data protection.



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