DEAR Systems (Cin7 Core) vs Odoo
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Inventory Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses (2026). Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Odoo ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #9) for Product businesses tracking stock and orders / 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
| DEAR Systems (Cin7 Core) | Odoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best Inventory Management Software (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Best for | All-in-one for SMB manufacturing/retail | Affordable and modular |
| Pricing | $$$ ($325+/mo) | $ ($50 to $500/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | Auderghem, Belgium |
| Founded | 2012 | 2005 |
DEAR Systems (Cin7 Core)
A feature-rich, all-in-one platform with manufacturing and POS.
www.cin7.com/products/cin7-core/See full entry in The 11 Best Inventory Management Software (2026)
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 (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.