Odoo POS
Self-HostedOpen-source point-of-sale system for e-commerce & retail businesses
Overview
Odoo POS is a flexible open-source POS solution designed for e-commerce and retail. It supports offline sales, real-time inventory sync with e-commerce stores, multi-store management, and payment gateway integrations (credit cards, mobile payments). Deployable via self-hosted servers, Docker containers, or Odoo’s cloud platform, it integrates seamlessly with Odoo’s e-commerce module to unify in-store and online sales data. Ideal for small to medium businesses, it includes barcode scanning, receipt printing, and customer loyalty program features.
Self-Hosting Resources
Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml.
⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.
version: '3'
services:
odoo_pos:
image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
container_name: odoo-pos
ports:
- "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
volumes:
- ./data:/app/data
restart: unless-stopped Key Features
- Offline sales capability
- Real-time inventory sync with e-commerce
- Multi-payment method integration
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Odoo POS hard to install?
Odoo POS can be installed via Docker (simplified setup), self-hosted servers (needs basic sysadmin skills), or Odoo’s cloud platform (one-click deployment). Cloud options are ideal for non-technical users, while self-hosting offers full control.
? Is it a good alternative to Shopify POS?
Yes—Odoo POS is a strong alternative for businesses wanting self-hosted control and integration with a complete e-commerce suite. Unlike Shopify POS, it avoids platform lock-in and has no mandatory subscription fees for core features, though Shopify may have more pre-built third-party integrations.
? Is it completely free?
The core POS module in Odoo’s Community Edition is 100% free and open source (MIT license). Enterprise features like advanced reporting or 24/7 support require a paid subscription, but self-hosting the community version has no license costs.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted option)
- ⊕ No recurring subscription fees for core features
- ⊕ Seamless integration with Odoo’s e-commerce ecosystem
Cons
- ⊖ Requires technical setup for self-hosting
- ⊖ Limited advanced features in the free community edition
- ⊖ Steeper learning curve for non-technical users