Introduction: Odoo or EaaS? What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been exploring ERP solutions, you’ve probably come across Odoo and heard the term EaaS (Enablement as a Service) — but what exactly are they, and how do they work together?
A common misconception is that Odoo is the service, or that EaaS is a type of software. In reality, they’re two different but complementary pieces of your business transformation:
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- Odoo is the ERP platform — the powerful open-source software that runs your business operations.
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- EaaS (Enablement as a Service) is the service model — how that software is delivered, configured, trained, and supported so your team can use it effectively from day one.
Let’s break it down.
What Is Odoo?
Odoo is a modular, open-source ERP platform trusted by over 7 million users worldwide. It’s used by companies of all sizes to manage:
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- CRM & Sales
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- Inventory & Purchasing
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- HR & Payroll
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- Accounting & Invoicing
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- Manufacturing, Projects, and more
It’s flexible, scalable, and fully web-based.
But here’s the challenge:
Like any powerful tool, Odoo is only as effective as the way it’s implemented.
This is where EaaS comes in.
What Is EaaS (Enablement as a Service)?
Enablement as a Service is a modern delivery model where you don’t just buy software — you get:
✅ Pre-configured ERP kits
✅ Hosting & maintenance
✅ Guided onboarding
✅ Team training
✅ Ongoing support & optimization
In other words, EaaS removes all the complexity from ERP adoption — making the system work for you, not the other way around.
How Odoo and EaaS Work Together
Here’s the simplest way to think about it:
| Odoo | EaaS |
| The software | The service that makes it usable |
| What you use | How you use it |
| The engine | The driver, GPS, and fuel |
| Open source ERP | Tailored delivery & enablement |
| Needs configuration | Comes pre-configured and managed |
Why You Need Both (Not Just One)
1. Avoid DIY Confusion
Installing Odoo without expertise can lead to misconfigurations, delays, and wasted effort. EaaS ensures it’s done right the first time.
2. Save Time and Headache
You don’t need to figure everything out yourself. With EaaS, modules are set up, workflows are designed, and training is provided.
3. Empower Your Team
EaaS is about enablement — your team learns to use the ERP, not just rely on consultants.
4. Predictable Cost
With EaaS, you get a monthly or annual plan that includes everything — no hidden implementation fees, no surprise costs.
5. Maintenance & Security
Cloud hosting, backups, updates, and patches? All handled by your EaaS provider.
Real-World Analogy
Think of it like this:
Odoo is the car. EaaS is the complete driving experience — GPS, service plan, insurance, and lessons.
You can try to assemble the car yourself, or you can hop into a ready-to-drive, fully supported vehicle and get to your destination faster.
Why TIlabs Offers Both
At TIlabs, we use Odoo as the ERP engine and deliver it through a Plug-and-Play EaaS model that helps businesses in Indonesia and beyond:
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- Go live 3x Faster
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- Get trained without being overwhelmed
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- Scale modules as the business grows
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- Receive local support in Bahasa Indonesia
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- Stay compliant with local tax and labor laws
Whether you’re a small business going digital for the first time or a growing company replacing legacy systems, TIlabs ensures that both the tool and the journey are taken care of.
Final Thoughts
Don’t choose between Odoo or EaaS. Choose both — and get:
✔️ World-class ERP platform (Odoo)
✔️ Fast, friendly implementation (EaaS)
✔️ Full enablement for your team
✔️ A system that works from day one
