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Which Odoo version and which hosting?

For new implementations we always recommend the latest Odoo version; that buys you 3+ years with no mandatory upgrade. For hosting, Odoo.sh is our standard for SMEs: cloud-hosted by Odoo, with full control over modules, custom code and a staging environment. For 80% of clients: latest version on Odoo.sh.

Updated June 7, 2026

Two choices every new Odoo client makes: which version and where it runs.

Which version

Odoo ships a new version every year. Our standard:

  • For new implementations: always the latest version (V18 at the time of writing). That keeps you 3+ years with no mandatory upgrade.
  • For migrations from an old version: if you’re on V14 or older, we go straight to the latest, not to an intermediate version first.

Where it runs

Three options:

Odoo Online (SaaS)

Good for: small teams (up to ~20 users) that want no custom work and a fixed monthly price. No IT worries, but less flexibility too.

Odoo.sh

Our standard recommendation for SMEs. Cloud-hosted by Odoo, but you keep full control over modules, custom code and deployments. Staging environment included.

Self-hosted

For companies with specific compliance requirements (healthcare, finance, defence) or that explicitly want on-prem. We do this too, but it’s rare.

What we usually do

For 80% of our clients: latest version, on Odoo.sh. It gives the best balance of flexibility, cost and ease.

Questions? Mention them in your scan request or email [email protected].

Still stuck?

Live support is on /support, screen-share or short call with a senior consultant. Or email [email protected].