Migration

Xero to Odoo Migration and Conversion Service

Converting, changing, or migrating from Xero to Odoo is usually about moving up to broader operational control without losing finance history or business continuity. We handle the full Xero to Odoo migration service end to end for Australian businesses.

Xero finance data, reporting structures, core modules, approvals, and connected systems scoped, migrated, and validated. Fixed-price scope, careful staging, and a cutover plan your team can actually work with.

  • AU-wide Perth-based · servicing Australia
  • 18+ yrs In custom software
  • Zero Downtime migrations
  • Fixed Price scopes, no surprises
  • 100% Australian team
Xero to Odoo Migration

Move from Xero to Odoo with a structured ERP migration plan

Switching from Xero to Odoo is a big decision, and the migration is usually the part businesses dread most. What about the historical data? What about payroll? What about the integrations?

We handle the lot. Chart of accounts, contacts, invoices, bills, inventory, purchase orders, historical transactions, reporting structures and multi-entity data — extracted from Xero, cleaned, transformed, and loaded into Odoo. Validated at every step.

HELLO PEOPLE is a Perth-based software consultancy. We deliver fixed-price migrations for businesses across Australia — Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and everywhere in between.

Team planning Xero to Odoo migration strategy
How it runs

A Xero to Odoo migration, end to end

Three stages. No surprises. Your live Xero data stays untouched until cutover — delivered personally by the founder.

  1. Week 0

    Discovery & Mapping

    15-minute scoping call. We map your Xero setup, the chart-of-accounts, tracking categories and operational data that needs to translate to Odoo (including which modules — Accounting, Inventory, Sales, Manufacturing — are in scope), and the cleanup decisions to make on the way. Fixed-price quote inside 48 hours.

  2. Weeks 1–N

    Sandbox Migration & Parallel-Run

    Full migration run in an Odoo sandbox database first. Both systems then run in parallel for two weeks — every transaction, contact, balance and report cross-checked against the source. No risk to live operations.

  3. Cutover

    Go-Live & Handover

    Production cutover on a planned window — typically a weekend. Team training, monitoring active, 30 days post-launch support. Xero safely retired with full history preserved.

Founder profile

Kasun Wijayamanna

Founder · Perth, WA · Started HELLO PEOPLE in 2008

18+ Years running HELLO PEOPLE

Founded in 2008. Two decades of technology-driven business transformation across Australia.

100+ Projects delivered

Startups to government agencies across mining, healthcare, legal, education and more.

HDR Researcher · Curtin University

Postgraduate research in Artificial Intelligence and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

MBA Oil & Gas

Deep technical expertise combined with strong business and financial acumen.

Perth Based in WA

Serving businesses across Western Australia and nationally.

AU+TH International experience

Professional background in Bangkok, Thailand before migrating to Perth.

PHF Paul Harris Fellow · Rotary

Former President of Rotary Club of Booragoon. Over a decade of community service.

Read the full bio — research, career, community involvement and how HELLO PEOPLE runs projects.

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Sound Familiar?

Why businesses delay this migration

These are the fears we hear every week. All of them are solvable with proper scoping and a structured migration process.

Scared of losing data

The biggest fear. Years of contacts, invoices, history, payroll records — what if something goes missing? That fear is why businesses stay on the wrong platform for years.

Downtime during the switch

Your team needs to keep working. Nobody can afford a week where the system is offline and invoices cannot go out or staff cannot be rostered.

Messy data in the old system

Duplicates, outdated contacts, broken formatting — if you bring that mess into the new system, you have just migrated the problem.

Reporting continuity

Your accountant, auditor or management team needs historical reports to still make sense after the move. Broken reporting is a deal-breaker.

Connected systems break

Integrations with other platforms — CRM, payroll, eCommerce — need to work with the new system from day one. Not after a few weeks of scrambling.

Cost blowouts

The migration was quoted at one price but kept growing. Scope creep, unexpected complexity, hidden charges — the project ends up costing double what was promised.

What We Migrate

Xero to Odoo migration — what is included

Every migration is different, but here is what we typically cover for a Xero to Odoo conversion.

Full data extraction and migration

Everything in Xero — chart of accounts, contacts, invoices, bills, inventory, purchase orders, historical transactions, reporting structures and multi-entity data — extracted, transformed and loaded into Odoo.

We validate counts, balances and data integrity at every step. Nothing gets silently dropped.

Odoo configuration and setup

We configure Odoo to match your business structure — entities, departments, cost centres, approval workflows, user roles and security.

Not a vanilla install. A system configured to how you actually operate.

Integration rebuild

Any integrations you had with Xero — CRM, eCommerce, payroll, job management — need rebuilding on Odoo. We handle those too.

The goal is that the day you go live on Odoo, everything your team uses is connected.

Team training and change management

Moving to an ERP is a bigger change than swapping accounting software. We train each department on their specific workflows in Odoo.

Onboarding documentation, quick-reference guides and a support channel for the first month.

Parallel running and cutover

We run both systems in parallel for an agreed period. Your team validates the data, tests workflows, and builds confidence before the final switch.

There is always a rollback plan. Nobody gets forced off the old system until the new one is proven.

Capabilities catalogue

Xero to Odoo migration services we deliver

Every capability below has been delivered for a real Australian business — from a single-org Xero cutover into Odoo Accounting to a multi-entity Xero consolidation onto Odoo with Manufacturing, Project and custom Python modules. If your scenario is not listed, ask — we build bespoke.

Xero to Odoo Accounting

  • Xero to Odoo Accounting core
  • Xero Tracking Categories → Odoo Analytic Accounts / Tags
  • Xero tax rates → Odoo Taxes
  • Xero bank rules → Odoo reconciliation models
  • Xero contacts → Odoo customers, vendors with deduplication
  • Xero historical journals → Odoo journal entries
  • Multi-currency Xero → Odoo multi-currency setup

Odoo modules setup

  • Odoo Accounting + Invoicing core setup
  • Odoo Sales + CRM module configuration
  • Odoo Inventory + Purchase module setup
  • Odoo Manufacturing (MRP) + BOM management
  • Odoo Project + Timesheets for service businesses
  • Odoo eCommerce + Website with payment gateways
  • Odoo HR + Payroll Australia localisation

Multi-entity Odoo

  • Multiple Xero organisations consolidated into Odoo multi-company
  • Inter-company invoicing and journal posting
  • Group consolidation reporting in Odoo
  • Trust, company and joint-venture entity setups in Odoo
  • Franchisor / franchisee multi-company Odoo rollout
  • Cross-entity master data deduplication

Custom Odoo modules

  • Custom Odoo modules in Python for industry-specific logic
  • Custom Odoo reports via QWeb
  • Custom Odoo workflows and approval routing
  • Odoo Studio configurations for fields and views
  • Custom Odoo REST/XML-RPC integrations
  • Odoo OWL framework custom front-end widgets

Migration + integration

Post-migration optimisation

  • Pre-migration Xero data cleanse (duplicates, dead contacts)
  • Chart of accounts restructure during cutover
  • Opening balance reconciliation to last Xero period
  • Parallel-run validation across both ledgers
  • Odoo Studio tweaks for finance and admin team workflows
  • Custom Python modules for industry-specific logic
  • Ongoing Odoo support and minor release upgrades
Pricing

How we price Xero to Odoo migrations

Price moves with modules in scope, custom fields, approvals, inventory depth, multi-entity structure, connected systems, and cutover complexity. Here is how we scope it.

Migration audit call

Tell us what must survive in Odoo, what workflows or reports cannot break, and whether the move fits one fixed-price migration or needs phased delivery.

Fixed-price migration scope

Once data scope, workflow rebuilds, connected systems, and cutover risk are clear, you get fixed-price scope covering cleansing, migration, validation, and go-live. No open-ended estimates.

Phase history and integrations separately

If the move includes heavy history, connected systems, or adjacent rebuild work, we can split it into core migration first, then history, then integrations. Each phase has its own price and sign-off.

Our Process

From Xero to Odoo — step by step

A structured process so you know what is happening at each stage. No ambiguity, no surprises.

Assess your Xero data

We audit data quality, volume, complexity and connected integrations. You get a clear scope and a fixed price before anything starts.

Cleanse and prepare

Duplicates merged, dead records removed, formats standardised. Your data is cleaned in Xero before anything moves.

Configure Odoo

Odoo is set up to match your business — accounts, custom fields, user roles, tax settings. No generic template.

Migrate data

Chart of accounts, contacts, invoices, bills, inventory, purchase orders, historical transactions, reporting structures and multi-entity data — extracted, transformed and loaded into Odoo. Validated against the source at every step.

Test and validate

Balances checked. Reports compared. Edge cases tested. Your team reviews the data in Odoo before we go anywhere near production.

Go live and support

We cut over at the right moment and stay close for the first month. Xero stays accessible as a reference until you are confident.

Why us

Why HELLO PEOPLE for your migration

  • Fixed-price, always

    You get a clear price before we start. No hourly billing that spirals. No surprise invoices.

  • 100% Australian team

    Your data is handled entirely by our Perth-based team. No offshore processing, no third-party access.

  • Zero downtime

    Your team keeps working in Xero while we prepare Odoo. The cutover is planned, tested and clean.

  • Data cleansing included

    We do not just move your data — we clean it first. Duplicates, stale records and formatting issues are fixed before they reach Odoo.

  • Reporting continuity

    Historical reports, BAS data, compliance records — we validate that Odoo gives you the same numbers as Xero for any given period.

We had been putting off the switch for over a year. They made it painless — scoped it clearly, migrated everything, and our team was up and running in Odoo within weeks. The data was cleaner than it had been in years.

Operations Manager Perth wholesale distributor · 30+ staff, 3PL warehouse
Industries

Xero to Odoo migration by industry

Different industries have different data and compliance requirements. Here is how we help.

Trades & Field Services - Xero to Odoo migration

Trades & Field Services

Job completed in the field? Invoicing and payroll need to work from day one on Odoo. We migrate everything your field team depends on.

Manufacturing & Wholesale - Xero to Odoo migration

Manufacturing & Wholesale

Multi-entity, inventory, procurement — all mapped and migrated to Odoo with supplier and product data intact.

Professional Services - Xero to Odoo migration

Professional Services

Time billing, project tracking and client invoicing — migrated so your team does not miss a beat.

Hospitality - Xero to Odoo migration

Hospitality

Roster data, tips, casual loading and supplier invoices — all moved cleanly to Odoo without disrupting service.

Retail & eCommerce - Xero to Odoo migration

Retail & eCommerce

Product costs, sales data and inventory values — transferred to Odoo so your financials stay accurate across channels.

Mining & Resources - Xero to Odoo migration

Mining & Resources

Complex payroll, multi-site cost centres and compliance reporting — migrated and validated against your existing books.

FAQs

Common questions about Xero to Odoo migration and conversion

How much does a Xero to Odoo migration cost?

Every migration is different — data volume, complexity, connected integrations and the platforms involved all affect the scope. We assess your specific Xero setup, map out exactly what needs to happen, and give you a fixed price before any work starts. No hourly billing, no open-ended estimates. Book a free no-obligation scoping call and we will give you a clear number.

How long does the migration take?

A typical Xero to Odoo migration takes 2 – 4 months. We give you a realistic timeline during scoping — not a best-case estimate.

Will we lose any data during the switch?

No. We extract everything from Xero, validate counts and balances at each step, and keep your source system untouched until you are confident the migration is complete. There is always a rollback option.

Can our team keep working during the migration?

Yes. We plan the migration so your team continues using Xero until cutover. We run parallel systems where needed so there is no operational gap.

Do you clean up our data before migrating?

Yes — data cleansing is included. Duplicates are merged, dead records removed, formats standardised and field mappings validated before anything moves to Odoo.

Do you handle the integrations with other systems?

Yes. Any platforms connected to Xero — accounting, CRM, payroll, eCommerce — need reconnecting to Odoo. We handle the full integration layer so everything works from day one.

Is our data secure during the migration?

Yes. All data is processed by our Australian team. We use secure, encrypted connections and never store credentials. Your Xero data is not modified — we extract a copy for transformation and loading.

Do you only work with Perth businesses?

We are based in Perth but work Australia-wide. Around half our clients are in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Remote delivery is standard for us.

Tell Us About Your Xero to Odoo Migration

Describe your current Xero setup, the Odoo modules you need, and any reporting, inventory, approval, or integration requirements. We will come back with a clear migration plan and fixed-price scope.

Prefer a quick chat? Call 0425 531 127. We answer the phone in Perth.