Tools, Odoo and custom work

Choose software that fits your business, not the other way around

Thinkn helps small businesses, side projects and sole traders set up practical digital tools. I am not an accountant and I do not do your bookkeeping for you. I help you choose and configure tools that make daily administration easier and cleaner to hand over to your accountant.

My role Practical IT partner

Clear advice, setup and custom development when standard tools are not enough.

Three possible routes

Odoo is one option, not the only option

The right choice depends on your workflow, budget, need for customisation and how much you want to manage yourself.

Custom web app or automation

For businesses that need a specific workflow, customer portal, integration or small internal tool.

Custom development by Thinkn
Hosting/server with backups
Domain and DNS setup, for example via Cloudflare
Security, updates and maintenance plan

Odoo Community

For small businesses that want Odoo workflows without an extra Enterprise licence. Good when Community features are enough.

No Odoo Enterprise licence cost
Server, backups and monitoring still needed
Community modules can extend the setup
Thinkn can install, configure and maintain it

Odoo Online or Odoo.sh

For companies that prefer official Odoo hosting, Enterprise features, Studio, API access or Odoo.sh deployment.

Odoo licence per internal user
Odoo.sh hosting is separate from the licence
Official upgrades and platform tooling
Best when Enterprise features justify the monthly cost

Cost components

A transparent comparison before you decide

Route	Typical external costs	Thinkn work	Good fit
Custom solution	Hosting/server, backups, domain, DNS/security, optional email or storage services.	Analysis, design, development, integrations, deployment and maintenance.	Unique workflow, customer portal, automation or connection between tools.
Odoo Community	No Odoo licence, but server, backups, domain and maintenance still apply.	Install, configure apps, add community modules, backups, updates and support.	Small business that wants an all-in-one system without Enterprise licence cost.
Odoo Online / Odoo.sh	Odoo subscription per internal user. Odoo.sh hosting has separate worker, storage and staging costs.	Configuration, workflow advice, data preparation, custom modules where possible.	Need Enterprise features, Studio, official platform tooling or API/custom modules.

I prefer to show concrete numbers after a short call, because the best setup depends on the number of users, data volume, required modules and whether you need custom code. Current Odoo licence and Odoo.sh hosting prices are checked before making a proposal.

No pressure

Start with a practical comparison

Send me what you want to simplify. I will compare the realistic options: lightweight tools, custom development, Odoo Community or official Odoo hosting.

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