According to a recent announcement by Odoo’s CEO, the company is introducing a major policy change that could significantly affect how businesses plan their ERP lifecycles.
Traditionally, Odoo’s Enterprise support has been limited to the three most recent versions, prompting customers to adopt a regular upgrade schedule in order to remain eligible for official support and security patches. While this model promotes innovation, it can be challenging for organizations that prioritize long-term stability over rapid change.
With this new policy, Odoo is aligning itself with a more flexible and customer-centric approach by extending support to all versions of Odoo Enterprise, regardless of age.
A New Model for Long-Term Support.
The key shift is the introduction of long-term support (LTS) across the board. Older versions — even those released more than three major releases ago — will now benefit from continued technical support, security updates, and maintenance. This change allows companies to maintain their current ERP environments longer without sacrificing vendor-backed support.
However, this extended coverage comes with a moderate increase in cost. Organizations opting to stay on legacy versions will pay an additional 25% fee on their annual subscription. This cost structure is designed to maintain a sustainable support model while offering customers more choice in their upgrade timelines.
Implications for Businesses and Partners.
This new approach reflects a deeper understanding of real-world enterprise needs. Businesses often face regulatory, budgetary, or operational constraints that make frequent upgrades difficult. By offering extended support, Odoo helps reduce the pressure of migration planning and gives companies more control over their IT roadmap.
For Odoo partners, this policy opens up new service opportunities. Maintaining legacy deployments — once a grey area in terms of official support — now becomes a legitimate part of long-term client strategies. With continued backing from Odoo itself, partners can confidently assist clients who prefer to stabilize their systems rather than constantly evolve them.
Looking Ahead.
It’s worth noting that these changes will not be enforced until April 2026, giving customers time to evaluate their position and budget accordingly. Also, Odoo Online users — who are automatically upgraded on a regular basis — are not affected by this policy.
In many ways, this move marks a maturing of Odoo’s product and business philosophy: from a focus on pushing innovation through upgrades, to enabling sustainable, long-term ERP strategies tailored to each client’s pace.
Final Thoughts.
While the initial announcement was made via LinkedIn by Odoo’s CEO, its implications go far beyond a social media post. This is a structural change that redefines how support and product lifecycle management work within the Odoo ecosystem.
For organizations already invested in Odoo — and for those considering it — this update strengthens the value proposition of Odoo Enterprise as a truly adaptable and future-proof ERP platform.