Odoo Community to Enterprise Upgrade : A Comprehensive Guide

As your company grows, you may find that the Odoo Community Edition (CE) does not meet some of your requirements. Perhaps you need access to certain enterprise-level features, or you want to take advantage of Odoo’s support options. Whatever the reason, upgrading from Community Edition(CE) to the Enterprise Edition (EE) is a big decision.

In this blog, we’ll explain everything you need to know about making the upgrade from Odoo CE to Odoo EE, including:

• The key differences between Odoo CE and EE
• The benefits of upgrading to Odoo EE
• The process for upgrading from CE to EE
• How to purchase a license for Odoo EE

What is Odoo Community?

Odoo Community is the free and open-source version of Odoo, the leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Odoo Community is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License, which means that you have the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software, as long as you make the source code available to others who wish to do the same.

What is Odoo Enterprise?

Odoo Enterprise is a paid, subscriptions-based version of Odoo that offers access to additional enterprise-level features not available in the Community Edition.

Here are some of the key differences between CE and EE:

1. Enterprise-level features: With Odoo Enterprise, you have access to additional features not available in the Community Edition, such as Salesforce integration and timesheets.
2. Comprehensive support: With an Odoo Enterprise subscription, you can take advantage of Odoo’s 24/7 support options, including access to an online knowledge base and expert consulting services.
3. License fees: While Odoo Community is free to use, Odoo Enterprise is a paid, subscription-based product.

While there are many reasons to upgrade from CE to EE, it’s important to keep in mind that EE is not right for everyone. If you’re happy with the features and functionality of CE, then there’s no need to upgrade.

Basic steps for upgrading

If you’ve decided that upgrading from CE to EE is right for your business, then follow these basic steps:

• Purchase an Odoo Enterprise subscription: First things first—you’ll need to purchase an Odoo Enterprise subscription. You can do this by visiting the Odoo website and selecting the “Enterprise” tab at the top of the page.
• Install Odoo Enterprise: Once you have your subscription activation code, you can install Odoo Enterprise on your own server or in the cloud.
• Configure your settings: Once you have installed Odoo Enterprise, you’ll need to configure your settings before you can start using the software.

FAQs about upgrading

Do I need to uninstall Odoo Community before installing Odoo Enterprise?

No, you don’t need to uninstall Odoo Community before installing Odoo Enterprise. However, we recommend that you back up your database before proceeding with any upgrade.

Q: What happens if I decide not to renew my subscription?

A: If you decide not to renew your subscription, your access to enterprise features will be removed at the end of your subscription period. However, you will still have access to all the community features of the software.