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+title: "Building a Cloud ERP Service with Odoo Community"
+date: 2025-06-10T12:00:00  
+company: "ODOO4projects"  
+company_link: "https://ODOO4projects.com"  
+consultant: "Oliver Arnold"  
+consultant_link: "https://ODOO4projects.com"  
+description: "How we used Odoo Community V17 to create and host custom ERP solutions for clients worldwide"  
+tags: ["Odoo", "ERP", "Community", "IT"]  
+categories: ["IT", "5-10"]  
+image: "https://odoo4projects.com/web/image/2890-1713a804/Header_low.png"  
+type: original  
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+![ODOO4projects](https://odoo4projects.com/web/image/2890-1713a804/Header_low.png)
+
+At [ODOO4projects](https://ODOO4projects.com), we specialize in helping businesses succeed with open-source ERP. But we also run our own services on the very same platform — and that’s why we chose to build our **entire cloud ERP hosting infrastructure using Odoo Community V17**.
+
+## Why Odoo Community?
+
+We wanted to test how far Odoo Community could go — and it hasn’t let us down.
+
+- 100% open-source, no license fees
+- Highly customizable for specific use cases
+- Strong international community support
+- Clear upgrade path and modular design
+
+Our objective was not just to use Odoo, but to **push the limits of what’s possible with Community Edition**.
+
+## Custom Modules: Our Key to Success
+
+The turning point in our journey was developing a **custom module** tailored specifically for our hosting service. Built by our own team, this module now handles:
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+- Client onboarding and subscription tracking
+- Hosting management across multiple instances
+- Automated provisioning and monitoring
+
+By owning this core functionality, we gained full control over our infrastructure — and reduced dependency on external tools.
+
+## What Didn't Work?
+
+Not every experiment succeeded. We purchased a third-party module for affiliate management and accounting — and it was a complete waste of time and money. Poor documentation, limited support, and compatibility issues made it unusable.
+
+That experience taught us the value of **developing in-house or vetting thoroughly** before integrating third-party solutions.
+
+## Looking Ahead: Odoo 19 and Beyond
+
+As we plan our upgrade to **Odoo 19**, we’re going with a **“nuke and pave”** strategy — clearing out legacy modules that no longer serve their purpose. This clean-slate approach will allow us to optimize performance and simplify support.
+
+Despite the bumps along the road, Odoo Community continues to meet **all of our business needs**, from CRM and sales to hosting and internal workflows.
+
+## Our Message to Others
+
+If you're in IT or SaaS and looking for a flexible, powerful ERP platform — **don’t underestimate Odoo Community**. With the right team and vision, you can build enterprise-grade services without the overhead of enterprise licenses.
+
+**Visit us at [ODOO4projects.com](https://ODOO4projects.com) to learn more about our platform and solutions.**
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