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Where Odoo 17 Leaves You in 2026

Odoo 17 was released in November 2023 and its standard support ended in September 2026. It gets no bug fixes or security patches, and most current third-party apps and connectors are built for recent versions only.

Odoo 20, released in September 2026, is supported until September 2029 (planned). Three releases sit between the two, bringing changes such as record rules giving way to access domains, tree views becoming list views, and new constraints and security groups.

Odoo 17 Support ended
Odoo 20 Latest release
Released
November 2023
September 2026
Standard support
Ended in September 2026
Until September 2029 (planned)
Bug and security fixes
No
Yes
Record-level security
Record rules
Domains on access rights
List view tag
<tree>
<list>
SQL constraints
_sql_constraints
models.Constraint

Three Releases Between Odoo 17 and Odoo 20

Your data passes through each of these releases on the way to Odoo 20. Here is what each one changes for custom modules, in order. We check every item against your database during the audit.

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  1. October 2024

    Odoo 18: Tree Views Become List Views

    • Tree views are renamed list views, including the tree_view_ref context key.
    • user_has_groups, check_access_rights, and check_access_rule give way to has_group and check_access.
    • Chatter and kanban markup change, with a single chatter tag and card templates for kanban views.
  2. September 2025

    Odoo 19: New Constraints and Security Groups

    • SQL constraints move from _sql_constraints to models.Constraint and models.Index attributes.
    • groups_id becomes group_ids, and group categories become privileges.
    • read_group is replaced by _read_group or formatted_read_group, and JSON routes use type="jsonrpc".
  3. September 2026

    Odoo 20: Record Rules Give Way to Access Domains

    • Record rules are removed, and access is set with a domain on each access right, so custom security must be rebuilt.
    • The Field Service app is discontinued and its features move into Planning.
    • Stored mail tracking values are removed and tracking messages are built on the fly, so custom reports on tracking data need rework.

The OCA migration guides for Odoo 18 to 19, the Odoo 20 release notes, and Odoo's supported versions page.

How We Move Odoo 17 to Odoo 20

Five steps, each with a clear output, so you always know where the project stands.

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Audit

We list your apps, custom modules, third-party apps, and integrations on Odoo 17, then mark each one to upgrade, rebuild, or remove. You get a written scope and a fixed quote.

Test Upgrade

A copy of your database is upgraded through Odoo 18 to 20 while production keeps running. Every error is logged and fixed.

Port Custom Modules

Each module is rewritten for the Odoo 20 framework, including record rules giving way to access domains, tree views becoming list views, and new constraints and security groups.

Reconcile and Test

We compare trial balance, receivables and payables, stock valuation, and open documents with Odoo 17. Your key users then test their daily work on staging.

Rehearse and Go Live

A timed dry run sets the cutover window. Go-live happens off-hours, with a rollback plan and our team on hand afterwards.

Upgrade to Odoo 20 Now, or Wait?

A three-release upgrade is usually the cheapest it will ever be, because each release you skip adds work later. Here is how to decide on timing.

Upgrading now makes sense when

  • Odoo 17 no longer gets security fixes.
  • You need features or apps that only exist in Odoo 20.
  • Your custom modules are few and actively maintained.
  • Third-party apps you rely on already have Odoo 20 releases.

Waiting a little can make sense when

  • A third-party app you rely on has no Odoo 20 release yet.
  • You are in peak season and cannot spare key users for testing.
  • You are about to change core processes and want to upgrade after that settles.

On Odoo Enterprise

Odoo's upgrade service converts the standard apps and data of your database. Modules built in-house or by third parties are not covered unless they are under a maintenance of customizations subscription, so they still need porting and testing.

On Odoo Community

The OCA's open-source OpenUpgrade project migrates one version at a time, so Odoo 17 to 20 means three consecutive runs. Coverage differs by app and release, so we check each one before planning.

Other Paths to Odoo 20

On a different version? Each path shows its own route, hop count, and complexity.

  1. 19
  2. 20
  • Complexity: Low
  • Odoo 19: still supported
  1. 18
  2. 19
  3. 20
  • Complexity: Medium
  • Odoo 18: still supported
  1. 16
  2. 17
  3. 18
  4. 19
  5. 20
  • Complexity: High
  • Odoo 16: standard support ended
  1. 15
  2. 16
  3. 17
  4. 18
  5. 19
  6. 20
  • Complexity: Very high
  • Odoo 15: standard support ended
  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 17
  5. 18
  6. 19
  7. 20
  • Complexity: Very high
  • Odoo 14: standard support ended
  1. 13
  2. 14
  3. 15
  4. 16
  5. 17
  6. 18
  7. 19
  8. 20
  • Complexity: Very high
  • Odoo 13: standard support ended
  1. 12
  2. 13
  3. 14
  4. 15
  5. 16
  6. 17
  7. 18
  8. 19
  9. 20
  • Complexity: Very high
  • Odoo 12: standard support ended
Client Success Stories

Odoo Projects We Have Delivered

How our team handled Odoo projects where a failed change would have stopped daily operations.

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Odoo + WhatsApp Automation with n8n Streamlined Furniture Retail Operations in Mauritius

Odoo + WhatsApp Automation with n8n Streamlined Furniture Retail Operations in Mauritius

See how Techvoot integrated Odoo ERP and n8n to automate delivery scheduling, driver assignment, proof of delivery and customer support for a Mauritius furniture retailer.

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How Odoo ERP Transformed Operations for our UAE-Based Client's Oxy-Hydrogen Equipment Company

How Odoo ERP Transformed Operations for our UAE-Based Client's Oxy-Hydrogen Equipment Company

A UAE-based oxy-hydrogen equipment company partnered with Techvoot Solutions to implement a customized Odoo ERP platform that unified manufacturing, inventory, procurement, sales, and finance operations. The solution improved operational visibility, streamlined workflows, and enabled faster business decision-making through centralized ERP management.

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Manufacturing Efficiency Boosted by 35% with Odoo ERP

Manufacturing Efficiency Boosted by 35% with Odoo ERP

A manufacturing company achieved 35% improved operational efficiency with Techvoot’s Odoo ERP implementation, enabling integrated production, inventory, finance, HR, and logistics management on a single platform.

Category: ERP
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Odoo 17 to Odoo 20 Upgrade Questions

Still unsure about your database?

Can I upgrade Odoo 17 directly to Odoo 20?

Yes, in one project with one go-live. The database still passes through every release in between, Odoo 18 and 19, and each custom module has to absorb the framework changes from all three releases. We run the whole route on a copy first, so production only moves once.

Is Odoo 17 still supported?

No. Odoo 17 was released in November 2023 and its standard support ended in September 2026, so it gets no bug fixes or security updates. Odoo 20 is supported until September 2029 (planned).

How long does an Odoo 17 to Odoo 20 upgrade take?

It depends mostly on how many custom modules and integrations you have, and how much data you hold. With three releases to cross, custom code is the biggest part of the work. The free audit gives you a written timeline before any work starts.

What breaks most often when upgrading from Odoo 17 to Odoo 20?

Custom code, not standard data. The biggest changes on this path are record rules giving way to access domains in Odoo 20, tree views becoming list views in Odoo 18, and new constraints and security groups in Odoo 19.

Should we upgrade to Odoo 20 now or wait?

Odoo 17 no longer gets security fixes, so waiting adds risk. Plan it for a quieter period, once the third-party apps you rely on have Odoo 20 releases.

Will we keep our historical data?

Yes. An upgrade keeps your full history, including posted invoices, stock moves, and old documents. If some apps are rebuilt instead, we migrate master data and open balances, and the old database stays available read-only for reference.

Can we upgrade Odoo 17 Community to Odoo 20?

Yes. On Community, the open-source OpenUpgrade project migrates one version at a time, so this path means three consecutive runs. Coverage differs by app and release, so we check each one before planning, and port or rebuild where scripts are missing.