Dear Odooers,
When I speak with business owners who are still running Odoo v16 (or even older), I consistently see the same reaction when I mention upgrades—half relief, half worry.
Many are still on Odoo v16 (or older) and do not want to upgrade to the latest version? Here’s the truth no one tells you 👇
The good news: You’re not forced to upgrade.
The bad news: You’ll pay a 25% premium on your Enterprise contract just to stay where you are.
At first glance, it feels like a smart trade-off. “Why spend big on upgrades when I can just pay the premium?” But let me tell you a story.
One of our largest clients recently faced this decision. Instead of clinging to their old version, they chose to upgrade. Not just an upgrade for the sake of it—we cleaned their codebase, removed years of unnecessary customizations, and trained their team on the latest features.
The result?
✨ A faster, lighter system.
✨ A happier, more efficient team.
✨ Lower upgrade costs in the future.
This isn’t just theory—I’ve lived it. Back in 2010, while writing database upgrade scripts at the Odoo India office, I learned one simple truth: no two upgrades are the same, but every single one teaches you something new. Since then, I’ve helped clients worldwide navigate upgrades, and I’ve seen the same pattern repeat:
👉 The real cost isn’t in upgrading.
👉 The real cost is in not upgrading.
So, before you decide to stay stuck on an old version “just to save cost,” ask yourself: 💡 What value, speed, and innovation is my team missing out on by not upgrading?
Sometimes, standing still is the most expensive move.
Spread this to help your Odoo users make wiser decisions.