Question 1

What is the main difference between ark.stock and Odoo?

Accepted Answer

ark.stock is a specialized solution for AV events, ready to use immediately with native project mode. Odoo is a modular generalist ERP that requires significant configuration. Choose ark.stock if you want to start quickly without setup, Odoo if you need a complete ERP (CRM, accounting, HR).

Question 2

How do prices compare between ark.stock and Odoo?

Accepted Answer

ark.stock offers fixed prices from CHF 29/month all-inclusive. Odoo uses a per-user model (€19.90-29.90/user/month) plus modules. For 3 users with equivalent features, ark.stock costs CHF 29/month vs ~€69/month for Odoo Standard, saving about 58%.

Question 3

Can ark.stock replace Odoo for event inventory management?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for AV event providers, ark.stock offers more suitable features than Odoo Inventory: native event mode, containers/flightcases, return anomaly photos, and an interface designed for fieldwork. Odoo remains relevant if you need to integrate CRM, accounting and HR in one system.

Question 4

What event features does ark.stock have that Odoo doesn't?

Accepted Answer

ark.stock offers native event features absent in Odoo: dedicated project mode with timeline, container/flightcase management, event return anomaly photos, email maintenance alerts, and a mobile interface optimized for fieldwork. These features are essential for AV technicians.

Question 5

Is Odoo free? What's the difference with ark.stock?

Accepted Answer

Odoo offers a free version limited to a single application (e.g., Inventory alone). For an ark.stock equivalent with Inventory + Rental, you move to paid plans (~€19.90/user/month). ark.stock includes all event features in every plan without configuration required, unlike Odoo which requires setup.

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ark.stock vs Odoo Inventory

At a glance

ark.stock

Odoo Inventory

Features side by side

Detailed pricing

ark.stock

Odoo Inventory

For 3 users

For 5 users

Who is each solution for?

Choose ark.stock if...

Choose Odoo if...

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