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Bling vs QAD

Bling logo

Bling

ERP

Brazilian ERP for invoicing, orders, marketplace integration and inventory

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
QAD logo

QAD

ERP

Cloud and on-premise ERP for manufacturers

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bling has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bling entry Cobalto plan at R$60/month caps marketplace and API orders at 200 per month, with only 60 MB of data storage and 1.2 GB of file storage; QAD no price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published on the site; the only routes are a demo request and a Contact Sales link
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bling and QAD actually diverge.

Attributes where Bling and QAD differ
AttributeBlingQAD
Starting priceFree$2000/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebCloud, On-premise, Web
FoundedUnknown1979

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bling

Nothing recorded that QAD does not also cover.

Only in QAD

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Inventory management
  • Quality management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • IoT integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bling

  • E-commerce order managementnot QAD
  • Marketplace integrationnot QAD
  • Inventory managementnot QAD

QAD

  • ERP for manufacturers covering production execution and schedulingnot Bling
  • Supply chain planning, purchasing and inventory controlnot Bling
  • Quality management, traceability and supplier management for regulated manufacturingnot Bling
  • Field service and enterprise asset managementnot Bling

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bling

  • Entry Cobalto plan at R$60/month caps marketplace and API orders at 200 per month, with only 60 MB of data storage and 1.2 GB of file storage
  • The top Elite tier is priced only by custom quote rather than a published figure, unlike the three tiers below it

QAD

  • No price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published on the site; the only routes are a demo request and a Contact Sales link
  • Field service management, enterprise asset management and quality management are presented as separate functional areas rather than a single priced bundle

Pricing, plan by plan

Bling

Free
  • Cobalto$60/month
    • 5 users
    • 60 MB data, 1.2 GB files
    • Up to 200 orders
  • Titânio$120/month
    • 50 users
    • 120 MB data, 3 GB files
    • 500+ orders
  • Diamante$650/month
    • 100 users
    • 1.8 GB data, 45 GB files
    • Up to 10,000 orders
  • Elite$null/mo
    • Unlimited users
    • 5 GB data, 50 GB files
    • 10,000+ orders

QAD

$2000/month
  • Standard$2000/month
    • Financial management
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply chain
  • Premium$4000/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Analytics
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Bling if

  • You want to start without paying.
Bling review

Choose QAD if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want manufacturing.
QAD review

Questions people ask

Is Bling or QAD better?
Neither clearly leads. Bling starts at Free and QAD at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bling or QAD?
Bling has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bling and $2000/month for QAD.
Does Bling or QAD run on more platforms?
Bling runs on Web. QAD runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
Can I use Bling for free?
Yes. Bling has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. QAD starts at $2000/month.
What is Bling best used for?
Bling is most often used for e-commerce order management, marketplace integration, inventory management. Of those, e-commerce order management and marketplace integration are not what QAD is typically brought in for.
What can Bling do that QAD cannot?
QAD covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bling: What are Bling's pricing tiers?

Cobalto is R$60/month for 5 users; Titânio is R$120/month for 50 users; Diamante is R$650/month for 100 users; Elite has custom pricing for unlimited users.

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QAD: How can I get pricing information for QAD manufacturing software?

QAD does not publish standard pricing on their homepage. Pricing discussions occur during personalized consultations. Interested parties can request a demo, contact the sales team, or download brochures to discuss pricing based on specific organizational needs.

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Bling: What storage limits does Bling provide?

Storage increases per tier: Cobalto has 60 MB data and 1.2 GB files; Titânio has 120 MB data and 3 GB files; Diamante has 1.8 GB data and 45 GB files; Elite has 5 GB data and 50 GB files.

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QAD: What deployment options does QAD offer?

QAD provides adaptive ERP solutions for various industries including Automotive, Food & Beverage, and Life Sciences. Their offerings include connected workforce solutions and supply chain management, with implementation and advisory services available.

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Bling: What order limits does each Bling plan support?

Cobalto supports up to 200 orders; Titânio supports 500+ orders; Diamante supports up to 10,000 orders; Elite supports 10,000+ orders with custom configuration.

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QAD: Is there a trial available for QAD software without contacting sales?

The QAD homepage does not mention a free trial or self-serve trial option. The primary engagement path is through "Request a Demo" or "Contact Sales" buttons, suggesting trial access requires sales team interaction.

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