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Kingdee vs QAD ERP

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Kingdee

ERP

Cloud ERP for enterprises in Asia

From
$300/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: Kingdee no pricing published on website; quote-based model only; QAD ERP no published pricing; requires custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Kingdee covers Inventory management, QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kingdee and QAD ERP actually diverge.

Attributes where Kingdee and QAD ERP differ
AttributeKingdeeQAD ERP
Starting price$300/month$600/month
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, HybridCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded19931979

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 Kingdee

  • Inventory management
  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Human resources
  • Chinese regulatory compliance
  • Local payment systems
  • Custom modules
  • 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
  • User access control
  • Compliance tools
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Kingdee

  • Enterprise resource planning
  • Financial management and accountingnot QAD ERP
  • Supply chain and operations managementnot QAD ERP

QAD ERP

  • Enterprise resource planning
  • Manufacturing operationsnot Kingdee
  • Supply chain managementnot Kingdee

Both are used for enterprise resource planning, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Kingdee

  • No pricing published on website; quote-based model only
  • Requires contacting sales or requesting a demo for cost information

QAD ERP

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Kingdee

$300/month
  • Core$300/month
    • Financial management
    • Inventory
    • Basic supply chain
  • Enterprise$800/month
    • Complete ERP
    • Manufacturing
    • Advanced analytics

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 Kingdee if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want supply chain.
Kingdee 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 Kingdee or QAD ERP better?
Neither clearly leads. Kingdee starts at $300/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, Kingdee or QAD ERP?
Kingdee starts at $300/month and QAD ERP at $600/month.
Does Kingdee or QAD ERP run on more platforms?
Kingdee runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid. QAD ERP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
What is Kingdee best used for?
Kingdee is most often used for enterprise resource planning, financial management and accounting, supply chain and operations management. Of those, financial management and accounting and supply chain and operations management are not what QAD ERP is typically brought in for.
What can Kingdee do that QAD ERP cannot?
Kingdee covers Inventory management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Human resources. QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution, Supply chain management, Quality management, Business analytics. Both handle Financial management, User access control, Compliance tools, Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kingdee: How much does Kingdee cost?

Kingdee does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized by sales team based on your enterprise requirements. Contact Kingdee at +65 3138 7820 or request a demo.

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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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Kingdee: Does Kingdee offer flexible pricing for different company sizes?

Kingdee pricing is tailored to individual enterprise needs. Request a demo or contact their sales team to discuss pricing options for your organization.

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