Odoo Development

Custom modules, integrations and automations that fit the way you work. Built the Odoo way, so your system stays upgrade-safe.

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Odoo development

What is Odoo development?

Odoo development means extending Odoo with custom modules, workflows, reports and integrations, for the processes the standard apps don't cover. Good Odoo development builds on top of Odoo instead of changing its core, so your system stays easy to upgrade.

Knowlix is a certified Odoo Partner in Munich. Our developers follow one rule: use Odoo standard wherever possible, and write custom code only where it adds real value. When we do, it's clean, tested and yours.

Based in
Munich, Germany
Tech stack
Python, PostgreSQL, OWL
Hosting
EU hosting & GDPR compliant
Standard first

Do you actually need custom code?

Every line of custom code has to be maintained. So we always check these three options in this order.

01

Configure

Odoo standard covers most processes. We set it up the right way, with no code at all.

Example: approval steps, pricelists, warehouse routes
02

Automate

Automation rules and AI agents handle repetitive steps, still without custom code.

Example: reminders, follow-ups, auto-assigned tasks
03

Develop

Only when standard and automation can't do it, we build a custom module.

Example: an industry-specific workflow or a new integration
Our services

Our Odoo development services

From a single custom report to a complete industry module. Built by developers who know Odoo inside out.

Custom modules

New apps and features for processes Odoo doesn't cover out of the box, built as clean, separate modules.

Custom workflows

Approval chains, order logic, pricing rules and calculations tailored to how your business works.

Integrations and APIs

Connect Odoo to DATEV, your webshop, banks, payment providers, shipping carriers and other tools.

Reports and dashboards

Custom reports, documents and dashboards that show the numbers your team needs.

Portals and website features

Customer and partner portals, online forms and custom website functionality.

Module upgrades

Move your custom modules to new Odoo versions, so you can upgrade without losing features.

Code audit and rescue

We review existing custom code, fix what's broken and remove what blocks your upgrades.

Performance tuning

Faster views, reports and imports when your database and team grow.

AI agents for Odoo

AI that works inside Odoo and creates quotes, follow-ups and reports from a single prompt.

How it works

How our Odoo development works

Five steps from idea to live feature. You know the price before we write a single line of code.

01

Requirements and gap analysis

We look at what you need and check what Odoo standard already covers. Often less code is needed than you think.

Consultant · free call
02

Solution design and price

We design the solution and agree on scope, timeline and a clear price before any code is written.

Consultant + developer
03

Development

Built as separate modules that follow Odoo's coding guidelines. Every change is code-reviewed.

Developer · AI-assisted
04

Testing

Automated tests plus user testing with your team, first on a staging copy of your system.

Developer + you
05

Go-live and maintenance

Deployed to production and kept working when Odoo releases new versions.

Developer · ongoing
Why Knowlix

Classic Odoo development vs Knowlix

Custom code should make Odoo better, not harder to upgrade.

Classic approachKnowlix
ApproachCustom code firstStandard first, code only where needed
CodeChanges to Odoo's coreSeparate modules that extend Odoo
UpgradesExpensive rework every versionUpgrade-safe, modules migrated with you
SpeedEverything written by handAI-assisted development, senior code review
PricingOpen-ended hourly billingClear price agreed before we start
OwnershipCode locked to the vendorYour code, documented and in your repository
Certified Odoo Partner
Clear price before we start
Upgrade-safe custom modules
EU hosting and GDPR
Tech stack

Built with the Odoo stack

We develop with the same technology Odoo itself is built on. That keeps your modules compatible, readable for any Odoo developer and ready for the next version.

  • BackendPython and the Odoo ORM
  • DatabasePostgreSQL
  • FrontendOWL, Odoo's JavaScript framework
  • Views and reportsXML views and QWeb reports
  • APIsJSON-RPC, XML-RPC, REST and webhooks
  • QualityAutomated tests, code review, staging
Industries

Odoo development for your industry

Custom modules are often industry-specific. We know the processes that matter in your sector.

Pricing

Curious what this would cost you?

Answer a few quick questions about your business and our price calculator shows you what your Odoo setup would cost.

Don't take our word for it

Leaders love it.

As a SMBs I can't afford to lose time on admin. Before implementing Odoo, managing proposals and orders manually through emails and Excel was exhausting and time-consuming. Now I use one centralized tool where I can easily track my proposals, orders, and deliveries. It has streamlined my workflow, saved me countless hours, and allowed me to focus more on the work that actually matters.
Lisa Meier
Founder & Designer, Oneshot Design
We spent months testing tools that promised results but never delivered what we actually needed. Everything felt disconnected and overly complex, and we were drowning in administrative work. Deep down, we knew what the solution should look like. We just needed the right partner to bring it to life. Then Knowlix changed everything.
Jan Steinbach
Managing Director, ZukunftsHaus
By working with Knowlix, and their AI features, we've streamlined our operations, significantly reduced downtime, and elevated the quality of service we provide to our customers.
Markus Schetter
CEO, Wilhelm Schetter

With Knowlix, we found not only great employees but also people who fit our culture. The recruitment process was quick.

Roger Dokidis
Roger Dokidis
Marketing Specialist
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is Odoo development?

Odoo development means extending Odoo with custom modules, workflows, reports and integrations for processes the standard apps don't cover. Good Odoo development builds on top of Odoo instead of changing its core, so the system stays easy to upgrade.

When do I need custom Odoo development?

Only when Odoo standard and automation rules can't cover a process. Knowlix always checks configuration first, then automation, and only then custom code.

How much does Odoo development cost?

It depends on the scope, from a single custom report to a complete industry module. With the Knowlix price calculator, you get an estimate for your Odoo setup in about 2 minutes. For custom development, you get a clear price after the solution design, before any code is written.

Can you integrate Odoo with other systems?

Yes. We connect Odoo to DATEV, webshops, banks, payment providers, shipping carriers and other tools through APIs and webhooks.