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Cegid vs QAD

Cegid logo

Cegid

ERP

French cloud business management software spanning retail, HR, finance and expense management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
QAD logo

QAD

ERP

Cloud and on-premise ERP for manufacturers

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cegid no pricing published on website; 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 Cegid and QAD actually diverge.

Attributes where Cegid and QAD differ
AttributeCegidQAD
Starting priceOn request$2000/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebCloud, On-premise, Web
FoundedUnknown1979

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Cegid

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.

Cegid

  • Retail and distribution omnichannel managementnot QAD
  • Human resources and payroll processingnot QAD
  • Travel expenses and fleet managementnot QAD
  • Supply chain optimization and automationnot QAD
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systemsnot QAD

QAD

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cegid

  • No pricing published on website
  • Requires direct sales contact for quotes
  • No tiered or self-service pricing options available
  • Partner portal access required for resellers

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

Cegid

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Cegid review.

QAD

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Cegid if

Nothing in the data separates Cegid from QAD on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Cegid 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 Cegid or QAD better?
Neither clearly leads. Cegid starts at On request and QAD at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cegid or QAD?
Cegid starts at On request and QAD at $2000/month.
Does Cegid or QAD run on more platforms?
Cegid runs on Web. QAD runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is Cegid best used for?
Cegid is most often used for retail and distribution omnichannel management, human resources and payroll processing, travel expenses and fleet management, supply chain optimization and automation. Of those, retail and distribution omnichannel management and human resources and payroll processing are not what QAD is typically brought in for.
What can Cegid do that QAD cannot?
QAD covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cegid: How much does Cegid cost?

Cegid does not publish pricing on their website. Costs are determined by contacting their sales team, requesting a demo, or working with a partner reseller based on specific organizational needs.

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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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Cegid: What is Cegid's pricing model?

Cegid uses a custom enterprise pricing model. To obtain pricing information, contact Cegid directly via their contact form, schedule a consultation, or access the partner portal with credentials.

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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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Cegid: Does Cegid offer a free trial?

The website does not mention a free trial. Schedule a demo or contact their sales team to explore product capabilities before purchasing.

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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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