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Global Shop Solutions vs QAD ERP

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Global Shop Solutions

ERP

Cloud and on-premise ERP for small manufacturers

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
QAD ERP logo

QAD ERP

ERP

Cloud ERP for global manufacturers

From
$600/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Global Shop Solutions no price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead; QAD ERP no published pricing; requires custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Global Shop Solutions covers Manufacturing, QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Global Shop Solutions and QAD ERP actually diverge.

Attributes where Global Shop Solutions and QAD ERP differ
AttributeGlobal Shop SolutionsQAD ERP
Starting price$500/month$600/month
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, WebCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded19851979

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Global Shop Solutions

  • Manufacturing
  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Reporting
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • QuickBooks
  • Third-party systems

Only in QAD ERP

  • Manufacturing execution
  • Supply chain management
  • Quality management
  • Business analytics
  • Quality systems
  • Supplier management
  • Analytics
  • Custom integrations

Both cover

  • Financial management
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Global Shop Solutions

  • ERP for discrete manufacturers running job shops and make to order productionnot QAD ERP
  • Shop floor data collection and schedulingnot QAD ERP
  • Running manufacturing ERP on premise, in the cloud or as SaaSnot QAD ERP

QAD ERP

  • Enterprise resource planningnot Global Shop Solutions
  • Manufacturing operationsnot Global Shop Solutions
  • Supply chain managementnot Global Shop Solutions

Where each one falls short

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

Global Shop Solutions

  • No price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead
  • Licensing is by concurrent user, meaning the number of employees in the system at once, rather than by named seat
  • Cost is split into an upfront charge plus an ongoing quarterly charge rather than a single subscription
  • Graphical shop floor interfaces carry their own upfront and ongoing quarterly cost on top of the base licence
  • No minimum user count, implementation fee or contract term is published

QAD ERP

  • No published pricing; requires custom quote
  • Sales-oriented contact model

Pricing, plan by plan

Global Shop Solutions

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • Basic ERP
    • Inventory management
    • Financial module
  • Premium$1500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Manufacturing
    • Priority support

QAD ERP

$600/month
  • Standard$600/month
    • Core manufacturing
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain
  • Advanced$1500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Quality management
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Global Shop Solutions if

  • You need manufacturing.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want inventory management.
Global Shop Solutions review

Choose QAD ERP if

  • You need manufacturing execution.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want supply chain management.
QAD ERP review

Questions people ask

Is Global Shop Solutions or QAD ERP better?
Neither clearly leads. Global Shop Solutions starts at $500/month and QAD ERP at $600/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Global Shop Solutions or QAD ERP?
Global Shop Solutions starts at $500/month and QAD ERP at $600/month.
Does Global Shop Solutions or QAD ERP run on more platforms?
Global Shop Solutions runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. QAD ERP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
What is Global Shop Solutions best used for?
Global Shop Solutions is most often used for erp for discrete manufacturers running job shops and make to order production, shop floor data collection and scheduling, running manufacturing erp on premise, in the cloud or as saas. Of those, erp for discrete manufacturers running job shops and make to order production and shop floor data collection and scheduling are not what QAD ERP is typically brought in for.
What can Global Shop Solutions do that QAD ERP cannot?
Global Shop Solutions covers Manufacturing, Inventory management, Order management, Reporting. QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution, Supply chain management, Quality management, Business analytics. Both handle Financial management, Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Global Shop Solutions: How much does Global Shop Solutions cost?

Global Shop Solutions does not publish pricing online. The company uses a concurrent user model with upfront and ongoing quarterly costs. Exact pricing varies by business requirements and must be obtained through a custom quote.

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QAD ERP: How is QAD ERP priced?

QAD does not publish pricing on their website. Potential customers are directed to request a demo or contact QAD sales directly to discuss pricing and specific requirements.

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Global Shop Solutions: What is Global Shop Solutions pricing model?

Global Shop Solutions uses a concurrent user model based on the number of employees in the system at once. Pricing includes upfront costs and ongoing quarterly payments. Software updates and support are included in the ongoing cost.

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Global Shop Solutions: Does Global Shop Solutions offer deployment flexibility?

Yes, Global Shop Solutions supports on-premise, cloud, or SaaS deployments with custom pricing for each option.

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