Yakuma vs Odoo POS
POS tightly integrated with the Odoo ERP suite.
See the complete breakdown of how Yakuma compares to Odoo POS across every dimension that matters for your business.
Complete Feature Comparison
| Dimension | Odoo POS | Yakuma |
|---|---|---|
| Data ownership | Depends on deployment. Odoo Online = vendor cloud; self-hosted = customer-owned but tied to Odoo ecosystem. | Customer-owned infrastructure. Your data, your servers (on-premise, private cloud, or your cloud account). |
| Deployment model | Cloud (Odoo Online) or self-hosted. Self-hosted requires managing the full Odoo stack. | On-premise, private cloud, or customer cloud. Flexible deployment without ERP dependency. |
| Cloud provider choice | Odoo Online = vendor-imposed. Self-hosted = your choice but tied to Odoo infrastructure. | AWS, Azure, GCP, or customer choice. Deploy on your preferred cloud provider. |
| Exit strategy | Complex. POS is deeply integrated with Odoo ERP. Leaving means replacing your entire back-office. | Full data ownership and portability. Export everything, switch anytime, no data hostage. |
| IT governance | Self-hosted allows control, but POS changes require full Odoo platform updates. | Designed for enterprise IT policies. Full compliance with corporate security, data residency, and governance. |
| ERP integration | POS is tightly integrated with the Odoo ERP suite. | Neutral core that can integrate with any ERP (SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, Odoo, custom, etc.). |
| POS richness | POS is one module; can be basic for heavy retail/hospitality use cases. | POS is the central engine; back-office and ERP pieces integrate outward from a POS-first design. |
| Franchise support | Multi-company possible via Odoo modules but not native franchise architecture. | Native franchise architecture (franchisor/franchisee separation, multi-owner networks). Read more → Franchise POS |
| Hotel & Airport Operations | Not supported. Cannot integrate with hotel PMS systems for room charging or airport authority systems for compliance reporting. | Native integration with hotel PMS (room posting, guest identification) and airport compliance (boarding pass handling, authority reporting, revenue sharing). Read more → Regulated Environments |
| Customization | Strong via Odoo dev ecosystem, but often heavy and ERP-centric. | Dedicated POS customization layer with sector templates and lighter integration burden. |
| Native apps | Web-based POS. Native mobile apps are limited. | 100% custom native apps for iOS and Android with full offline capability. |
| Smart-watch & Smart-TV apps | Not available. | Native apps for Apple Watch, WearOS, and Smart-TV displays. |
| Source code protection | Open source base, but customizations create vendor dependency. | Full source code including all customizations deposited with a public notary. |
| ERP/CRM agnostic | Locked into Odoo ecosystem. Switching ERP means replacing POS. | 100% ERP/CRM agnostic. Keep Yakuma and switch ERPs anytime without POS disruption. |
Why Choose Yakuma Over Odoo POS
Global by Design
Unlike Odoo POS, Yakuma was built from day one for multi-country operations with different taxes, currencies, languages, and fiscal requirements.
Deep Customization
Build your own workflows with scripting and configuration. Don't wait for vendor roadmaps to get the features your business needs.
No Vendor Lock-in
Choose your own hardware, payment providers, and integrations. Yakuma works with what you have, not what we sell.
Multi-Sector Platform
Retail, restaurants, salons, tickets, and more on a single platform. No need for separate systems for different business types.
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