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IFS vs QAD

IFS logo

IFS

ERP

ERP for project-centric and asset-centric businesses

From
$1000/month
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: IFS no price, per user rate, minimum commitment or contract term is published on the site; the only route to a figure is a demo booking; 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
  • They diverge on capability: IFS covers Project management, QAD covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IFS and QAD actually diverge.

Attributes where IFS and QAD differ
AttributeIFSQAD
Starting price$1000/month$2000/month
PlatformsCloud, HybridCloud, On-premise, Web
Founded19831979

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 IFS

  • Project management
  • Field service
  • Asset management
  • IoT sensors
  • Mobile workforce
  • Analytics
  • Data protection
  • User management

Only in QAD

  • Financial management
  • Inventory management
  • Quality management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • IoT integration
  • Enterprise encryption
  • Access controls

Both cover

  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Third-party systems
  • Audit logging
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

IFS

  • Enterprise resource planning for asset intensive industries such as aerospace, energy and manufacturingnot QAD
  • Enterprise asset management and predictive maintenancenot QAD
  • Field service management and workforce schedulingnot QAD

QAD

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

Where each one falls short

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

IFS

  • No price, per user rate, minimum commitment or contract term is published on the site; the only route to a figure is a demo booking
  • IFS Cloud is sold as an industry specific composable suite rather than as a priced product with published editions

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

IFS

$1000/month
  • Standard$1000/month
    • Core ERP
    • Project management
    • Field service
  • Premium$3000/month
    • Advanced features
    • Extensive integrations
    • AI capabilities

QAD

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

Which should you pick?

Choose IFS if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Cloud, Hybrid.
  • You also want field service.
IFS review

Choose QAD if

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

Questions people ask

Is IFS or QAD better?
Neither clearly leads. IFS starts at $1000/month and QAD at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IFS or QAD?
IFS starts at $1000/month and QAD at $2000/month.
Does IFS or QAD run on more platforms?
IFS runs on Cloud, Hybrid. QAD runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is IFS best used for?
IFS is most often used for enterprise resource planning for asset intensive industries such as aerospace, energy and manufacturing, enterprise asset management and predictive maintenance, field service management and workforce scheduling. Of those, enterprise resource planning for asset intensive industries such as aerospace, energy and manufacturing and enterprise asset management and predictive maintenance are not what QAD is typically brought in for.
What can IFS do that QAD cannot?
IFS covers Project management, Field service, Asset management, IoT sensors. QAD covers Financial management, Inventory management, Quality management, REST APIs. Both handle Supply chain, Manufacturing, Third-party systems, Audit logging.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

IFS: Why is IFS P2 Energy Solutions pricing not published?

IFS provides custom pricing based on organization size and specific needs. The website directs interested buyers to book a demo or contact the sales team rather than publishing standard rates.

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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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IFS: What is the process to get pricing information from IFS?

The website includes calls-to-action for 'Book a demo' and 'Contact us' as the primary pathways to discuss pricing and contract terms with the sales team.

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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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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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