Criterion
Zoho
Odoo
Structure
Separate apps per function, linked by connectors
One database, one model layer across apps
Licensing
Per app, per user, edition tiers add up
One platform price, apps enabled as needed
Customization
Deluge scripts and per-app builders
Python and XML on an open framework, full model access
Manufacturing
Limited, mostly light assembly
MRP with routings, work centers, quality checks
Reporting
Per app analytics, cross-app needs Analytics add-on
Pivot and list views over any model, no add-on
Migration path
API export per app
Books, CRM and Inventory records loaded with source references