Odoo Hosting Options
Choose the right deployment method for your business. From SaaS simplicity to self-hosted freedom – understand your options and make an informed decision.
Three Ways to Deploy Odoo
Odoo offers flexible deployment options to match your business needs, technical capabilities, and budget. Each option has distinct advantages depending on your priorities.
Odoo Online
SaaS
The easiest way to start with Odoo. Fully managed by Odoo SA with automatic updates and maintenance.
Pros
- • Easy setup, no technical knowledge required
- • No server maintenance
- • Automatic updates and backups
Cons
- • Limited customization options
- • Recurring per-user costs
- • No source code access
Best for:
Small businesses wanting quick start
Odoo.sh
PaaS
Odoo's managed hosting platform with development tools. Git integration and staging environments included.
Pros
- • Git integration for version control
- • Staging environments for testing
- • Odoo-managed infrastructure
Cons
- • Enterprise Edition only
- • Higher cost than alternatives
- • Some deployment restrictions
Best for:
Companies wanting managed Enterprise
Self-Hosted
On-Premise / Private Cloud
Full control over your Odoo installation. Deploy on your own servers or any cloud provider. Use Community Edition for zero licensing costs.
Pros
- • Full control over data and infrastructure
- • Zero per-user licensing (Community)
- • Unlimited customization freedom
- • 44,000+ OCA modules available
Cons
- • Requires server management expertise
- • (Aerya handles this for you)
Best for:
Maximum flexibility and cost control
Compare All Options
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right hosting method.
| Feature | Odoo Online | Odoo.sh | RECOMMENDEDSelf-Hosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Level | Limited | Medium | Full |
| Cost Structure | Per-user/month | Per-user + hosting | Zero licensing (Community) |
| Customization | Limited | Good | Unlimited |
| Data Ownership | Odoo servers | Odoo servers | Your servers |
| Maintenance | Included | Included | Self or partner |
| Scalability | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Source Code Access | No | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment Location | Odoo Cloud | Odoo Cloud | Anywhere |
Why Self-Hosted Community?
For most businesses, self-hosted Odoo Community offers the best balance of cost, flexibility, and control.
Zero Licensing Costs
No per-user fees means significant savings, especially as your team grows.
Full Data Control
Your data stays on your infrastructure. Complete sovereignty and compliance.
44,000+ OCA Modules
Access to the entire OCA ecosystem of free, community-maintained modules.
Freedom to Customize
Modify anything. No restrictions on what you can change or add.
Deploy Anywhere
AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, or your own servers.
Aerya Handles Complexity
We manage the technical aspects so you can focus on your business.
Deploy on Any Cloud Provider
We can deploy and manage your Odoo on your preferred infrastructure
Not Sure Which Option?
Let our experts analyze your requirements and recommend the best hosting approach for your business.