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title: "BudgetWorks vs Odoo — Flat-Price ERP for Hong Kong"
description: "BudgetWorks vs Odoo for Hong Kong SMEs: one flat monthly fee with unlimited users instead of per-user pricing, self-hosting and a local implementation team."
url: https://www.budgetapp.works/en/compare/odoo
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last_updated: 2026-10-12
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# BudgetWorks vs Odoo

Odoo is a large open-source ERP with hundreds of apps, priced per user. BudgetWorks is an all-in-one ERP built for Hong Kong SMEs, with one flat monthly fee for unlimited users and a local team that sets it up for you.

## BudgetWorks vs Odoo, side by side

| Feature                 | BudgetWorks                                                               | Odoo                                                                    |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Price                   | HKD 699 / 1,800 / 3,000 per month for the whole company                   | Per user, per month (USD list prices); every new user adds cost         |
| Users                   | Unlimited on every plan                                                   | Each user is billed; One App Free covers one app only                   |
| Hong Kong payroll & MPF | Built in: HK payslips with MPF and the Employment Ordinance 418 check     | Hong Kong payroll localization (MPF, IR56)                              |
| Hosting                 | Cloud, or on your own server (Enterprise plan)                            | Standard: Odoo Online only; Odoo.sh or on-premise need the Custom plan  |
| Customisation           | We build custom modules for you, and they keep receiving platform updates | Odoo Studio and external API on the Custom plan, or partner development |
| Implementation          | Done by our Hong Kong team                                                | Success Packs for companies under 50 employees, or a partner            |
| Industry modules        | Laundry, parking, booking, events, construction (NEC), education and more | Hundreds of general and community apps                                  |
| AI                      | AI document scanning plus AI agents that handle daily work                | Agentic AI on the Custom plan                                           |
| Support                 | Hong Kong team in Causeway Bay                                            | Global vendor plus partners                                             |

## Which one fits your business?

### Choose BudgetWorks if…

* Your team is growing and you don't want the bill to grow with every user
* You want on-premise or self-hosting without moving to the top plan
* You want a Hong Kong team to implement and support the system
* You need Hong Kong industry modules such as laundry, parking or NEC construction

### Choose Odoo if…

* You need Odoo's very large catalogue of apps
* You operate in many countries and need many localizations
* You already have in-house Odoo developers or a partner

## Frequently asked questions

### Is BudgetWorks cheaper than Odoo?

For most teams of more than a few people, yes: BudgetWorks is a flat HKD 699, 1,800 or 3,000 per month with unlimited users, while Odoo charges for every user. The bigger your team, the bigger the difference.

### Can BudgetWorks run on our own server like Odoo?

Yes. The Enterprise plan includes an on-premise / self-hosted option, so your data stays on your own server. With Odoo, on-premise hosting needs the Custom plan.

### Who sets up BudgetWorks?

Our team in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. We import your data, configure the modules for your workflow and keep supporting you after go-live.

Competitor details checked in October 2026 from their official websites. Prices and features change — please confirm on the vendor's site.

* [Odoo pricing (odoo.com/pricing)](https://www.odoo.com/pricing)
* [Odoo Hong Kong payroll localization documentation](https://www.odoo.com/documentation/19.0/applications/hr/payroll/payroll%5Flocalizations/hong%5Fkong.html)

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