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Odoo.sh vs self-hosted: which should you choose?

There are three ways to run Odoo. Odoo Online is Odoo’s own SaaS: simplest, but no custom modules. Odoo.sh is Odoo’s platform for customized databases, where you or your partner manage the code. Self-hosted means Odoo runs on a server you control — most flexible, as long as someone looks after the server properly.

SLSpeed Linx teamUpdated 23 October 2026 · 2 min read
Illustration of connected servers under a cloud arch
  • Odoo Online — Easiest; standard apps only
  • Odoo.sh — Custom code on Odoo’s platform
  • Self-hosted — Full control, needs good management

The three options side by side.

Odoo OnlineOdoo.shSelf-hosted (managed)
Custom modulesNoYesYes
Server controlNoneLimitedFull
Choice of regionOdoo’s regionsOdoo’s regionsAny region you choose
Who maintains itOdooOdoo + your partnerYour host (e.g. Speed Linx)
Community editionNoNoYes

Questions we get asked

Is self-hosting less secure?

Only if the server is poorly managed. A hardened, monitored server with tested off-site backups is a very secure place for Odoo.

Can we move between options later?

Yes. Databases can be moved between Odoo Online, Odoo.sh and self-hosting, with some preparation.

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