What's the difference between this extension and the official Odoo Gmail Plugin?

Our extension is a Chrome extension that uses native browser APIs, making it 10-20x faster than the official Odoo Gmail Plugin which is based on Google Apps Script. Load times are 100-300ms vs 2-6 seconds.

Why is this extension faster than the official Odoo plugin?

The official plugin uses Google Apps Script which has significant overhead and cold start times. Our Chrome extension connects directly to Odoo using native APIs with connection pooling, resulting in 10-20x faster response times.

Does the extension work with self-hosted Odoo without code changes?

Yes, unlike the official plugin which requires modifying your Odoo repository for self-hosted instances, our extension works with any Odoo instance (Odoo.sh or self-hosted) without any code modifications.

How do I switch from the official Odoo Gmail Plugin to this extension?

Switching takes less than 2 minutes: 1) Install the extension from Chrome Web Store, 2) Enter your Odoo URL — you're already signed in to Odoo, so no API key is needed, 3) Start using it. No data migration needed - your Odoo data stays exactly where it is.

Does this extension have features the official plugin doesn't?

Yes, our PLUS plan includes real-time search across opportunities, tasks and tickets, the ability to hide unused sections to improve performance, enhanced email logging with attachments, and related contacts by domain.

Extension vs Odoo Gmail Plugin

10-20x faster, no API key, and no code on self-hosted Odoo — see how we compare to the official Gmail Plugin.

100-300ms

Our Extension

Chrome extension built with native APIs for maximum performance and stability.

Key Advantages

✓ 10-20x faster load times (100-300ms)
✓ Stable connection, no disconnects
✓ Real-time search across all records
✓ Works on self-hosted Odoo with zero code changes
✓ Hide sections to reduce data load
✓ Enhanced email logging with attachments
✓ Set up with just your Odoo URL — no API key, no code

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Odoo Gmail Plugin

Official add-on built on Google Apps Script.

Features

✓ View contacts and company info
✓ Create leads and log emails
✓ Official Odoo support
✗ Slower load times (2-6 seconds)
✗ Frequent disconnections
✗ Requires code changes for self-hosted

View Official Plugin

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Our Extension	Odoo Gmail Plugin
Setup
Connection	✓ Odoo URL only	Marketplace install / manual deploy
API key required	No (optional)	Setup-dependent
Store	Chrome Web Store	Google Workspace Marketplace
Performance
Load Time	100-300ms	2-6s
Technology	Chrome APIs	Apps Script
Caching	✓ Smart local cache	Limited
Stability
Connection	✓ Persistent	✗ Frequent disconnects
Session Handling	Robust	Requires re-auth
User Experience
Real-time Search	✓ (PLUS)	✗
Pagination	✓	✗
Hide Sections	✓	✗
Email Logging	Enhanced	Basic
Compatibility
Odoo.sh	✓	✓
Self-hosted Odoo	✓ (no code changes)	Edit code + deploy Apps Script
Odoo Versions	14+	14+

Does the Odoo Gmail Plugin work on self-hosted / on-premise Odoo?

Short answer: only if you edit its source code and deploy it yourself. This is the real difference.

To run the OFFICIAL plugin on self-hosted Odoo (custom domain), Odoo's own docs require you to:

Download the mail-client-extensions repo from GitHub
Edit login.ts to remove the odoo.com domain check
Edit appsscript.json to whitelist your server domain
Deploy it as your own Google Apps Script project
Publish from manifest and install the add-on

With our extension:

Enter your Odoo URL. Done. No code, no deployment. Works on Community and Enterprise, any domain, Odoo 14–19.

These are the steps from Odoo's own documentation (mail_plugins/gmail) — we're describing their process, not inventing it.

Switching from the Odoo Gmail Plugin?

Migration takes less than 2 minutes

Install the Extension

Get it from Chrome Web Store with one click

Enter Your Credentials

Just your Odoo URL — you're already signed in to Odoo. No API key needed. (Optional API key only for background auto-logging.)

Start Using

Your contacts, opportunities, and tasks are already there

No data migration needed

The extension connects directly to your Odoo instance. All your CRM data, contacts, and history remain in Odoo exactly as they are.