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inFlow vs QAD

inFlow logo

inFlow

Inventory Management

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
QAD logo

QAD

ERP & Business Operations

Cloud and on-premise ERP for manufacturers

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; QAD no price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published on the site; the only routes are a demo request and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: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, QAD covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which inFlow and QAD actually diverge.

Attributes where inFlow and QAD differ
AttributeinFlowQAD
Starting price$129/month$2000/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsCloud, Web, Mobile scanning appCloud, On-premise, Web
CategoryInventory ManagementERP & Business Operations
Founded20031979

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 inFlow

  • Easy inventory tracking
  • Purchase order management
  • Sales order management
  • Low stock alerts
  • Integration with accounting software
  • Barcode scanning
  • Email integration
  • Shopify

Only in QAD

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

Both cover

  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot QAD
  • Order managementnot QAD
  • Purchase controlnot QAD
  • Stock alertsnot QAD

QAD

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

Where each one falls short

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

inFlow

  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • Customization options are limited with flaky screen customization functionality
  • Poor performance with large or complex inventories
  • Limited supply chain management features; focuses primarily on retail side
  • Basic plan has limited reporting options requiring upgrades for more reports
  • QuickBooks integration reported as problematic by users
  • BOM costing does not automatically update when raw part costs change
  • Audit trail limited to name and date, becoming insufficient as companies grow

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

inFlow

$129/month
  • Entrepreneur$129/month
    • 2 team members
    • 1 integration
    • 1,200 sales orders per year
  • Small Business$349/month
    • 5 team members
    • 3 integrations
    • 12,000 sales orders per year
  • Mid-Size$699/month
    • 10 team members
    • 5 integrations
    • Unlimited sales 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 inFlow if

  • You need easy inventory tracking.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
  • You also want purchase order management.
inFlow 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 inFlow or QAD better?
Neither clearly leads. inFlow starts at $129/month and QAD at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, inFlow or QAD?
inFlow starts at $129/month and QAD at $2000/month.
Does inFlow or QAD run on more platforms?
inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app. QAD runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is inFlow best used for?
inFlow is most often used for simple inventory tracking, order management, purchase control, stock alerts. Of those, simple inventory tracking and order management are not what QAD is typically brought in for.
What can inFlow do that QAD cannot?
inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. QAD covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory management. Both handle Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

inFlow: What team member limits does each inFlow plan include?

Entrepreneur plan includes 2 team members (annual billing USD 129/month), Small Business includes 5 team members (USD 349/month), and Mid-Size includes 10 team members (USD 699/month). Additional users cost USD 29-49/month.

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inFlow: Does inFlow include manufacturing features?

Yes. inFlow offers separate Manufacturing plans (Startup, Growth, Scale) with assembly and kit creation for product variants, starting at USD 179/month (annual billing).

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inFlow: How many integrations does each plan support?

Entrepreneur plan includes 1 integration, Small Business includes 3 integrations, and Mid-Size includes 5 integrations. Enterprise plan supports unlimited integrations.

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inFlow: Is there a free trial available?

Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.

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