Custom Module Development

When Off-the-Shelf Doesn't Fit

Odoo does a lot out of the box. But your business isn't generic, and sometimes standard modules don't quite match how you work.

Maybe you need a workflow that doesn't exist. A report that combines data in a specific way. An integration with a system Odoo doesn't support natively. A field that captures something unique to your industry.

That's where custom development comes in. We build Odoo modules tailored to your exact requirements, designed to work seamlessly with the rest of the system and survive upgrades.

What We Build

Custom Modules New functionality that doesn't exist in standard Odoo. Entirely new features, screens, and workflows purpose-built for your business.

Module Extensions Adding fields, buttons, automation, or behavior to existing Odoo modules without breaking their core functionality.

Workflow Automation Automated actions triggered by events in your system. When X happens, do Y. Approvals, notifications, data updates, scheduled tasks.

Custom Reports Reports that show exactly what you need to see, formatted how you need to see it. PDF outputs, dashboards, exports.

Third-Party Integrations Connecting Odoo to external systems via API. Payment processors, shipping carriers, industry-specific software, internal tools.

Data Import/Export Tools Custom importers for unusual data formats or ongoing data feeds from other systems.

Our Development Approach

Understand First We don't start coding until we understand the problem. What are you trying to accomplish? Why doesn't the standard approach work? What does success look like?

Spec It Out We document what we're building before we build it. You approve the specification, so there's no confusion about what you're getting.

Build It Right Clean code that follows Odoo's development standards. Proper module structure, commented code, sensible naming. Not a hack that works today and breaks tomorrow.

Test It Thoroughly We test functionality, edge cases, and integration with other modules before delivery. You shouldn't be the one finding bugs.

Document It You get documentation explaining what the module does, how to use it, and how to configure it.

Support It We stand behind our work. Bugs get fixed. Questions get answered.

Built to Survive Upgrades

Odoo releases new versions regularly. Poorly-built customizations break with every upgrade, creating ongoing maintenance headaches.

We build modules following Odoo's best practices:

• Inheritance instead of core modification
• Standard API usage
• Clean separation from base modules
• Version-aware code

This doesn't guarantee zero upgrade effort, but it minimizes it dramatically.

Integration Capabilities

We've built integrations with:

Payment Processors Stripe, Moneris, PayPal, Adyen. Canadian payment processing with proper tax handling.

Shipping & Fulfillment Printful, Canada Post, custom carrier integrations.

Communication Email services, SMS gateways, VoIP systems.

Accounting QuickBooks Online (Canadian edition with tax code support).

Custom APIs If the system has an API, we can probably connect it to Odoo.

Examples of What We've Built

Milestone-Based Payment Processing Automatic invoice generation and payment collection tied to project stages. When a project hits a milestone, the system generates an invoice and processes the stored payment method.

Social Media Management Module Post scheduling, AI-assisted content generation, RSS feed integration, campaign management, and approval workflows all within Odoo.

Telecommunications Billing Integration Connecting Odoo to call processing platforms for usage-based billing.

Custom Quotation Workflows Online quote review, digital acceptance, automatic project creation, and payment processing in one flow.

What You Get

• Custom module(s) installed and working in your Odoo environment
• Source code (you own it)
• Technical documentation
• User documentation
• Training on how to use the new functionality
• Bug fix support for 90 days post-delivery

Who This Is For

• Businesses with specific requirements standard Odoo doesn't meet
• Companies needing integrations with industry-specific systems
• Organizations with unique workflows that need automation
• Anyone who's been told "Odoo can't do that" and doesn't accept that answer

Who This Isn't For

• Businesses who haven't tried the standard Odoo features first
• Requests that should be configuration, not code
• Customizations that would be better served by changing the business process

We'll tell you if your request falls into one of these categories.

What Does It Cost?

Custom development is priced by scope and complexity.

Small customizations (custom fields, simple automation): $500 to $2,000 Medium projects (new workflows, reports, simple integrations): $2,000 to $10,000 Large projects (full modules, complex integrations): $10,000+

We provide fixed-price quotes based on detailed specifications. No surprise bills.

Timeline

Small customizations: 1 to 2 weeks Medium projects: 2 to 6 weeks Large projects: 1 to 3 months

Timeline depends on complexity, your availability for feedback, and testing requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we own the code? Yes. Custom development is work-for-hire. You own the resulting code.

Can you modify Odoo's core modules? We can, but we avoid it whenever possible. Core modifications create upgrade nightmares. We use Odoo's inheritance system to extend functionality instead.

What if we need changes after delivery? We offer ongoing support and can quote additional development as needed.

Can you maintain modules we got from somewhere else? Usually, yes. We'll need to review the code quality first.

What programming languages do you use? Odoo development is primarily Python (backend) and JavaScript/XML (frontend). We work in both.

Can you build something completely outside Odoo? We can, but that's a different conversation. Ask us.