Odoo vs EaaS: Don't Get It Wrong! Here's the Difference & How It Works

Odoo or EaaS? What’s the Difference?

If you're looking for an ERP solution, you’ve probably heard the name Odoo and the term EaaS (Enablement as a Service). But you might be confused: what’s the difference? And which one do you actually need?

Many people think Odoo is the service. Or that EaaS is the name of a new software. In reality:

• Odoo is an ERP platform — advanced software for your business operations.

• EaaS is the service model — the way the software is packaged, set up, trained, and supported so that it can be immediately used by your team.

These two things complement each other. Let’s break them down one by one.

What is Odoo?

Odoo is an open-source ERP platform used by more than 7 million users worldwide.

Modular and flexible, Odoo can help businesses manage:

• CRM & Sales

• Inventory & Purchases

• HR & Payroll

• Accounting & Invoicing

• Manufacturing, Projects, and much more

But…

Like any advanced tool, Odoo is only effective if its implementation method is right. And that’s not always easy to do on your own.

Here’s Where EaaS (Enablement as a Service) Comes In

EaaS is a modern service model. It’s not just about selling software, but also providing the entire ready-to-use experience.

With EaaS, you get:

✅ Ready-to-use ERP Kit (pre-configured)
✅ Hosting & maintenance
✅ Guidance for activation and onboarding
✅ Team training
✅ Ongoing support & optimization

In short: EaaS gets your ERP running immediately without drama.

How Odoo and EaaS Work Together

Why Use Both?

🚫 Avoid DIY Confusion

Installing Odoo on your own without experience can lead to setup mistakes, delays, and ultimately wasting time.

⏳ Save Time & Energy

The modules are already prepared, workflows are designed, and your team is trained. No need to figure everything out by yourself.

👩‍💼 Your Team Becomes More Independent

With EaaS, your team learns to run the system — not just relying on the vendor all the time.

💸 More Predictable Costs

With an EaaS package, you know your monthly/yearly costs. No hidden fees.

🔐 Secure & Maintained

Hosting, backups, updates — all handled by your EaaS provider.

Simple Analogy

Imagine you buy a car:

🚗 Odoo is the car.
📦 EaaS is the whole package: driver, fuel, GPS, and insurance.

You can try to build it yourself from scratch...

...or just get into a ready-to-drive car that is comfortable and safe.

Why Does TILabs Offer Both?

At TILabs, we use Odoo as the ERP engine and package it in a Plug-and-Play EaaS model — a service that is suitable for Indonesian businesses:

✅ Go live 3x faster
✅ Training that isn’t a headache
✅ Modules can be added as the business grows
✅ Local support in the Indonesian language
✅ Compliant with local tax & labor regulations

Conclusion

Don’t choose between Odoo or EaaS. Choose both:

✔️ World-class ERP platform (Odoo)
✔️ Quick and friendly implementation (EaaS)
✔️ Your team can use it right away
✔️ The system runs from day one

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We’re ready to help you with a smooth digital transformation. 🚀