Everything you would buy Odoo for. Already fitted, already working.
Odoo is a toolbox: dozens of apps you license, connect and configure, usually with a paid partner. GuulHub arrives fitted to your industry, with WhatsApp, SMS, mobile money, setup and training included, and a team that stays with you.
Side by side
| GuulHub | Odoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | ||
| Setup and configuration | Included, done with you | Paid packs or a partner |
| Data import | Included | Paid or do it yourself |
| Staff training | Included, on site | Paid or online courses |
| Ready for your industry | Industry packs out of the box | Generic apps you configure |
| Time to go live | About a week | Often weeks to months |
| Talking to customers | ||
| WhatsApp Business | Built in | Enterprise app, extra setup |
| SMS with your business name | Built in, local networks | Credits or a third-party gateway |
| Shared inbox for WhatsApp, SMS, email | Built in | Spread across apps |
| Booking inside a WhatsApp chat | Built in | Not native |
| AI that drafts replies | Included | Varies by edition |
| Getting paid | ||
| EVC Plus, Zaad, Sahal, eDahab | Built in | Third-party modules |
| M-Pesa, Airtel Money, T-Kash | Built in | Third-party modules |
| Payments matched to your books automatically | Built in | Depends on the module |
| Your market | ||
| Interface in Somali | Yes | No |
| Customer messages in each customer's language | Yes | Manual |
| Local payroll tax (PAYE) | Built in | Localisation work |
| Support in your language, on WhatsApp | Yes | Depends on your partner |
| Running the business | ||
| CRM, sales and pipeline | Yes | Yes |
| Point of sale | Yes, on any phone | Yes |
| Accounting and finance | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory and purchasing | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll and commission | Yes | Yes, with localisation |
| Bookings and scheduling | Yes | Appointments app |
| Restaurant floor, kitchen and delivery apps | Yes | POS restaurant, delivery via connectors |
| Patient records, visits and admissions | Yes | Not included |
| Your brand on the app and messages | Yes | Partly |
Switching from Odoo, or from spreadsheets
We move your customers, products, balances and history into GuulHub, set up your industry pack and train your team. Most businesses are running on GuulHub within a week.
- 1ExportWe take your data from Odoo, spreadsheets or paper.
- 2FitYour industry pack, services, prices and brand.
- 3TrainEvery role trained, on site.
- 4Go liveSupport on WhatsApp from day one.
GuulHub vs Odoo
Is GuulHub as complete as Odoo?
For the businesses we serve, yes: CRM, sales, point of sale, bookings, accounting, stock, payroll and more, plus WhatsApp, mobile money and industry packs that Odoo leaves to partners.
Can you move my data from Odoo?
Yes. Customers, products, balances and history, as part of setup.
What if I need something Odoo has that you do not?
Tell us. Our team builds custom modules on the same platform, and many become part of GuulHub for everyone.
Is it cheaper?
Once you count implementation, add-ons, messaging tools and training, most businesses pay less with GuulHub. Book a demo and we will show you the numbers for your business.