What Tableau editions are supported?
The KSROlabs Tableau Connector works with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Online (Tableau Cloud), and Tableau Server. It exposes Odoo data via a standard SQL-compatible interface that Tableau recognises natively.
Analytics & BI · Odoo 16.0+
Tableau Connector for Odoo
Enterprise Tableau integration for Odoo with SQL views and governed refresh workflows.
What is the Tableau Connector for Odoo?
Connect Odoo to Tableau with SQL view-based data extraction for enterprise analytics. Designed for production environments with scheduled refresh support, field mapping, and Odoo version compatibility management.
Key capabilities
What's included
SQL View-Based Extraction
Purpose-built SQL views for clean, performant data extraction without ORM overhead.
Scheduled Refresh
Automate Tableau data source refreshes on configurable intervals from Odoo.
Enterprise Analytics Ready
Designed for production environments with hundreds of thousands of records.
Governed Access
Field-level and record-level Odoo security respected across all data connections.
Version-Aware Compatibility
Maintained across Odoo major versions with upgrade path documentation.
Field Mapping UI
Map Odoo fields to Tableau dimensions and measures directly from the Odoo settings.
Ready to connect Odoo?
Install the Tableau Connector for Odoo from the Odoo App Store or talk to us about your setup.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the Tableau Connector for Odoo.
Does the Odoo Tableau connector use the REST API or direct database access?
The connector uses Odoo's ORM and purpose-built SQL views, not direct database access, ensuring full compatibility with Odoo Cloud, on-premise, and Odoo.sh deployments.
Is this suitable for large Odoo databases?
Yes. The SQL view approach is optimised for enterprise-scale datasets with hundreds of thousands of records. Incremental sync and configurable batch sizes keep performance predictable even under heavy loads.
Which Odoo versions does the Tableau connector support?
The connector is actively maintained for Odoo 16.0 and above, including Odoo 17 and Odoo 18. Check the Odoo App Store for the latest supported version.
How do I connect Odoo to Tableau?
Install the KSROlabs Tableau Connector from the Odoo App Store, configure your SQL view mappings in the Odoo settings, then connect Tableau to the data source endpoint. The connector creates structured extracts that Tableau imports directly — no middleware required.
Can I use Tableau with custom Odoo models?
Yes. The field mapping UI lets you expose any Odoo model — including custom modules — as a SQL view for Tableau consumption. Map Odoo fields directly to Tableau dimensions and measures.
Does the Odoo Tableau Connector support real-time data?
The connector supports scheduled refresh at configurable intervals (hourly, daily, or custom). For near-real-time reporting, set refresh intervals to the minimum supported by your Tableau license tier.
What is the difference between the Power BI and Tableau connectors for Odoo?
The Power BI Connector uses Azure Service Principal auth and pushes datasets to Power BI Service. The Tableau Connector uses SQL view-based extraction optimised for Tableau's data engine. Both respect Odoo access rules and support scheduled refresh, but they are purpose-built for their respective BI platforms.
Does the Tableau Connector work with Odoo Community Edition?
Yes. The connector works with both Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise editions. Both editions expose data identically through the connector.
Can I build dashboards with Odoo data in Tableau?
Yes. Once connected, you can build any Tableau visualization — dashboards, worksheets, stories — using live Odoo data. Common use cases include sales pipeline analysis, financial reporting, inventory management dashboards, and CRM metrics.
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