Feature Comparison

Unified ERP vs modular approach - see the difference

Platform & Architecture

Feature	P4 Books Recommended	Odoo
Cloud-Native Architecture Built for the cloud from day one	100% cloud-native	Self-host or Odoo.sh
Multi-Tenant SaaS Scalable shared infrastructure	Enterprise SaaS	Odoo Online
Architecture Integrated vs modular	Fully integrated	Buy per module
API-First Architecture RESTful APIs for integrations	Full REST API	XML-RPC / JSON-RPC
Scalable Infrastructure Grows with your business	Auto-scaling	Manual scaling
Cloud Backup Automatic data protection	Daily backups	User managed (CE)
Multi-Language Support Interface in multiple languages	EN/ES + more	50+ languages

Financial Management

Feature	P4 Books	Odoo
General Ledger Complete chart of accounts	Included	Accounting app
Accounts Payable Vendor bills and payments	Included	Accounting app
Accounts Receivable Customer invoices and collections	Included	Accounting app
Bank Reconciliation Match transactions automatically	Auto-matching	Bank sync
Invoice Management Create, send, track invoices	Included	Invoicing app
Payment Processing Accept multiple payment methods	Multiple gateways	Payment acquirers
Expense Tracking Track and categorize expenses	Included	Expenses app
Multi-Currency Support International transactions	Unlimited	Multi-currency
Tax Compliance Local tax rules and e-invoicing	LATAM focused	Localizations
Financial Reporting P&L, balance sheet, cash flow	Included	Accounting app
Multi-Company Management Manage multiple entities	Included	Multi-company

Inventory & Manufacturing

Feature	P4 Books	Odoo
Multi-Warehouse Inventory Track stock across locations	Included	Inventory app
Lot Tracking Track inventory by lot/batch	Included	Inventory app
Serial Number Tracking Track individual items by serial	Included	Inventory app
Expiry Date Tracking Track perishable goods	Included	Inventory app
Pack Size Management Multiple units per product	Included	UoM categories
Decimal Unit Management Fractional quantities	Full precision	Decimal support
Weight Units (kg/lb) Track by weight	Included	UoM support
Length Units (ft/m) Track by length/dimension	Included	UoM support
Bill of Materials (BOM) Product recipes and assemblies	Included	MRP app
Manufacturing / MRP Production planning & work orders	Included	MRP app

Sales & Operations

Feature	P4 Books	Odoo
Point of Sale (POS) Retail sales & payments	Included	POS app
Mobile Sales Sales reps on mobile devices	Included	Mobile apps
Sales Management Quotes, orders, invoicing	Full sales workflow	Sales app
Purchase Orders Vendor management	Included	Purchase app

Security & Compliance

Feature	P4 Books	Odoo
SOC 2 Compliance Enterprise security certification	SOC 2 Type II	Odoo.sh only
Role-Based Access Control Granular permissions	Full RBAC	Access rights
User Permissions Control access by user	Granular control	User groups
Audit Trails Track all changes	Complete audit log	Chatter history
Document Management Attach and manage documents	Full DMS	Documents app

Reporting & Analytics

Feature	P4 Books	Odoo
Real-Time Reporting Live data dashboards	Real-time	Real-time
Dashboard Analytics Visual KPI dashboards	Included	Spreadsheet app
Integration Capabilities Connect with other systems	Open API	API + connectors
Pricing Model Cost predictability	All-inclusive	Per app/user
Support & Updates Ongoing maintenance	Included	Community or paid

Why Businesses Choose P4 Books Over Odoo

Simplicity and integration win over modular complexity

Fully Integrated Platform

With Odoo, you pick and pay for each module separately. Costs add up fast, and integration between modules isn't always seamless. P4 Books gives you everything integrated from day one.

Predictable Pricing

Odoo's per-user, per-app pricing gets expensive quickly. P4 Books offers straightforward pricing without nickel-and-diming for each feature.

Enterprise-Grade Finance

Odoo Community requires self-hosting and technical expertise. P4 Books is fully managed cloud - no servers, no updates, no DevOps team needed.

Latin America Expertise

P4 Books is built for Latin American businesses with local tax compliance, electronic invoicing, and regional expertise baked in.

Dedicated Support

Odoo Community relies on forums. Enterprise support is expensive. P4 Books includes professional support as standard.

Production Ready

P4 Books is built as one system. Data flows naturally between modules. No sync issues, no data silos, no integration maintenance.

P4 Books vs Odoo