Hibou

What Hibou does

Hibou Corp. is a privately held, US-based (Marysville, WA / Seattle) Odoo ERP specialist founded in 2016 by Jared and Kaylie Kipe. The company provides end-to-end Odoo services spanning business analysis and requirements assessment, functional training, custom development and integrations, managed hosting (Hibou Roost), and a suite of proprietary add-on modules (Hibou Suite) including shipping carrier integrations (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Stamps.com), marketplace connectors (Amazon, Walmart, OpenCart), and workflow modules (RMA, Commissions, Stock Delivery Planner, Sale Order Planner). Beyond services, Hibou operates Hibou Professional, a subscription module catalog distributed through the Odoo App Store and self-serve shop with per-module monthly billing, and Hibou Academy, an e-learning platform with free and paid certification courses on Odoo modules and Kubernetes infrastructure. Engineering depth is demonstrated through open-source projects including Hibou Athene (web-based Odoo IDE based on Eclipse Theia) and rust-auth-cache (Rust-based Redis-compatible session store).

Name

Hibou

Legal name

Hibou Corp.

Website

https://hibou.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hibou Corp. is a US-based Odoo ERP specialist offering implementation, custom development, managed hosting (Hibou Roost), subscription modules (Hibou Professional), and training (Hibou Academy) to SMB and mid-market clients since 2016.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marysville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Odoo Implementation & Consulting Services: Functional consulting and business analysis for Odoo implementations, gap analysis, and workflow optimization.
2. Custom Odoo Development: Custom module development, API integrations, and feature enhancements for Odoo ERP.
3. Hibou Roost Managed Hosting: Managed Odoo hosting service with transparency, emergency support, and customizable deployment options. Often bundled with Hibou build pipelines.
4. Hibou Professional Subscription Modules: Monthly subscription pricing for individual Odoo extension modules. Each app/module has its own monthly price based on complexity and value. Customers install additional modules and are automatically billed at respective rates.
5. Odoo Training Courses: Online courses for Odoo functionality and development. Free essentials course, paid advanced courses (e.g., $10-$20 for individual modules, $499 for carrier integrations).
6. Odoo Module Sales: Direct module purchases including Hibou FedEx ($499), Hibou UPS ($499), and various Odoo development courses ($10-$20 each).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hibou Corp. is an Odoo-focused partner delivering end-to-end ERP services and proprietary Odoo extensions. The company provides business analysis, functional training, and custom Odoo development/Integration consulting, complemented by Hibou Roost managed hosting and the Hibou Suite of open-source extension modules (shipping, RMA, commissions, multi-channel eCommerce connectors). Revenue is generated through professional services, monthly module subscriptions (Hibou Professional), one-time module purchases (e.g., Hibou FedEx/UPS at $499), and paid/free online training courses (Hibou Academy).

Product overview

Hibou is an Odoo implementation partner offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the Odoo ERP ecosystem. The core offering includes professional services (Business Analysis, Functional Training, Custom Development) and managed hosting via Hibou Roost. Hibou Suite provides a collection of proprietary add-on modules including Hibou Delivery for shipping optimization, RMA for returns management, Commissions for sales compensation, Partner Shipping Accounts for multi-carrier integration (FedEx, UPS, DHL), and connectors for e-commerce platforms (OpenCart, Walmart). The company also operates Hibou Academy, an e-learning platform offering paid and free certification courses on Odoo modules and DevOps topics including Kubernetes cluster building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hibou Suite: A collection of Odoo modules and tools including delivery, RMA, sale planning, and inventory management extensions.
• Hibou Roost
• Hibou Academy
• Hibou Professional
• Hibou Athene

Products and services

• Business Analysis + Requirements Assessment Consulting service analyzing business workflows, identifying gaps, and recommending Odoo-based solutions for new implementations or existing setup optimization. Targeted at business owners unsure of their process needs.
• Functional Training Personalized Odoo training programs delivered by Odoo-certified consultants, including tailored videos and interactive exercises for onboarding new team members, refining workflows, or rolling out new Odoo features.
• Custom Development + Integrations Custom Odoo development services ranging from quality-of-life improvements to in-depth API integrations, building on the Odoo framework for edge cases the base platform does not cover.
• Hibou Roost (Managed Odoo Hosting) Managed Odoo hosting service offering full transparency, emergency assistance, customizable deployments, and bundled Hibou build pipelines. Often deployed alongside Hibou Suite modules.
• Hibou Suite Open-source collection of custom Odoo modules built by Hibou for enhanced functionality including delivery, RMA, commissions, sale planning, purchase automation, accounting enhancements, and shipping carrier integrations.
• Hibou Professional Subscription-based access to Hibou's professional modules for Odoo, available for Odoo.sh and on-premise hosting solutions. Each module has its own monthly price based on complexity and value, with trial periods available.
• Hibou Academy Online learning platform offering Odoo certification courses covering Essentials (free), Accounting, Manufacturing, Inventory, Projects, CRM + Sales, Purchase, Advanced Development (Odoo 12 and Odoo 13), and a free DevOps course on building a Kubernetes cluster.
• Hibou Delivery Custom Odoo delivery module featuring robust shipping rate optimization, warehouse selection, and carrier re-rating during the shipping process.
• RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Odoo module for managing product returns with on-document communication and customer portal access for return requests.
• Hibou FedEx FedEx carrier integration module with OAuth authentication (replacing legacy Web Services credentials), supporting rate shopping, label generation, and tracking within Odoo. Priced at $499.
• Hibou UPS UPS carrier integration module with OAuth authentication for shipping rate quotes, label generation, and tracking within Odoo. Priced at $499.
• Stamps.com Integration US Postal Service shipping integration via Stamps.com for label printing and postage services within the Odoo platform.
• Catch Weight Odoo module for managing products with variable weight per unit, enabling accurate inventory tracking for catch-weight items.
• Sale Order Planner Advanced planning tool for managing sales orders with on-document communication and generation features for Odoo.
• Stock Delivery Planner Delivery planning module for optimizing shipping and inventory fulfillment from multiple warehouses within Odoo.
• Account Payment Disperse Accounting module for advanced payment dispersion across multiple accounts in Odoo.
• Purchase by Sale History Automated purchasing module that generates purchase orders based on historical sales data and demand patterns rather than manual forecasting.
• Partner Shipping Accounts Odoo module enabling use of customer/vendor shipping accounts (FedEx, UPS, DHL) for outbound deliveries.
• Hibou Commissions Odoo module for managing sales commissions with configurable structures, integrated with the Employee and Accounting apps.
• OpenCart Connector E-commerce connector for synchronizing products, inventory, and orders between OpenCart and Odoo.
• Walmart Connector Multi-channel sales connector for integrating Walmart marketplace with Odoo for product listings and order management.
• Peru Payroll Module Localized payroll module for Peru enabling installation as a payroll localization in Odoo.
• Odoo Essentials (Course) Free beginner course covering Odoo basics including apps/modules, settings, navigation, email configuration, discuss/chatter, and contacts. Certification available.
• Advanced Development in Odoo 12 (Course) Paid course on advanced Odoo 12 development topics, 10 hours 32 minutes, 19 steps.
• Advanced Development in Odoo 13 (Course) Paid course on advanced Odoo 13 development topics, 15 hours 46 minutes, 25 steps.
• Odoo 10 Accounting (Course) Course on Odoo 10 Accounting covering configuration, journal entries, vendor bills, customer invoices, and payments. 1 hour 36 minutes.
• Building a Dev Kubernetes Cluster (Course) Free DevOps course covering Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes installation, storage provisioning, cluster monitoring, and upgrades. 3 hours 28 minutes.
• Projects (Course) Course on Odoo 14 Projects covering configuration, stages, planning, selling time, reporting, and workflows. 1 hour 28 minutes.
• Manufacturing (Course) Course on Odoo 14 Manufacturing covering BoMs, work orders, sub-assemblies, quality, OEE, and MPS. 2 hours 39 minutes.
• Inventory (Course) Course on Odoo 14 Inventory covering warehouse management, reordering rules, traceability, barcode operations, and shipping methods. 3 hours 25 minutes.
• Hibou Athene (Web-based IDE) Web-based IDE for Odoo development built on Eclipse Theia, containerized to run in the same container as Odoo, allowing developers to work directly within Odoo containers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates daily manual updates to sale orders and inventory
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Odoo S.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationOdoo is the ERP platform that Hibou specializes in. As an Odoo partner, Hibou provides implementation, custom development, training, and hosting services for Odoo Community and Enterprise editions. Hibou maintains modules and integrations that extend Odoo's native functionality.
• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationHibou provides Odoo connector modules for Amazon marketplace integration, enabling businesses to sell on Amazon and sync inventory/orders with their Odoo ERP.
• WalmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationHibou maintains Odoo connector modules for Walmart marketplace integration, allowing businesses to scale and reach more customers through Walmart's platform.
• FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationHibou FedEx module provides Odoo integration for FedEx shipping. Includes OAuth authentication (replacing legacy Web Services credentials). Features include rate shopping, label generation, and tracking.
• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationHibou UPS module provides Odoo integration for UPS shipping. Migrated to OAuth authentication. Enables rate, label, and tracking capabilities within Odoo.
• Open Source Community (OCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHibou participates in the Odoo Community Association ecosystem, contributing modules and engaging in community discussions around open source Odoo development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pragmatic Techsoft: ERP/Odoo consulting firm offering implementation, migration, and custom development services. Comparable to Hibou in target market (SMB/mid-market) and Odoo specialization.
• Captivea: US/North America-based Odoo Gold Partner offering Odoo implementation, customization, and migration services. Directly comparable to Hibou as a similarly positioned English-speaking Odoo partner serving SMB and mid-market clients.
• Emipro Technologies: Global Odoo partner with implementation, customization, and support services. Comparable to Hibou in offering full-cycle Odoo services and modules on the Odoo App Store.
• Mindphin: India-based Odoo consulting and development firm with similar offerings in Odoo implementation, customization, and integration services. Directly comparable service portfolio to Hibou.
• Ksolves: India-based Odoo consulting and development firm offering implementation, customization, and integration services. Comparable to Hibou as an Odoo-specialized partner serving the SMB/mid-market.
• Bista Solutions: Odoo Gold Partner providing implementation, consulting, and custom development across multiple Odoo modules. Comparable to Hibou in vertical scope and full-service Odoo partnership model.
• Aktiv Software: India-based Odoo partner providing implementation, consulting, and module development. Comparable to Hibou in Odoo specialization and service offering breadth.
• Greytrix: Global Odoo and ERP consulting firm offering implementation, custom development, and support services. Comparable to Hibou in providing dedicated Odoo services with add-on module development.
• SerpentCS: India-based Odoo partner with extensive custom Odoo development, migration, and consulting services. Comparable to Hibou in offering Odoo-specific implementation and module development, though at different cost structures.

Broad incumbents

• Brainvire: Larger ERP and digital transformation firm that includes Odoo as part of a broader service portfolio. Comparable to Hibou in offering Odoo implementation and custom development, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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