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QAD ERP vs Infor CloudSuite

QAD ERP logo

QAD ERP

Software

Cloud ERP for global manufacturers

From
$600/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Infor CloudSuite logo

Infor CloudSuite

Software

Industry-specific cloud ERP solutions

From
$2500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: QAD ERP pricing is not published for QAD ERP; the site requires a demo request, sales contact, or existing login to get a quote; Infor CloudSuite no price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form
  • They diverge on capability: QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution, Infor CloudSuite covers Manufacturing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which QAD ERP and Infor CloudSuite actually diverge.

Attributes where QAD ERP and Infor CloudSuite differ
AttributeQAD ERPInfor CloudSuite
Starting price$600/month$2500/month
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud
Founded19792002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 QAD ERP

  • Manufacturing execution
  • Quality management
  • Business analytics
  • Quality systems
  • Supplier management
  • Analytics
  • Custom integrations
  • Data encryption

Only in Infor CloudSuite

  • Manufacturing
  • Procurement
  • Human resources
  • Infor Insights
  • Third-party systems
  • REST APIs
  • Cloud-based platforms
  • Enterprise encryption

Both cover

  • Supply chain management
  • Financial management
  • Compliance tools
  • Audit trails
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

QAD ERP

  • Global manufacturers running cloud ERP for production planning and quality managementnot Infor CloudSuite

Infor CloudSuite

  • Industry specific cloud ERP for manufacturing, distribution and healthcarenot QAD ERP
  • Replacing on premises ERP with a hosted suite on AWSnot QAD ERP
  • Integrating ERP functions with third party systems through the Infor Industry Cloud Platformnot QAD ERP

Where each one falls short

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

QAD ERP

  • Pricing is not published for QAD ERP; the site requires a demo request, sales contact, or existing login to get a quote

Infor CloudSuite

  • No price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form
  • Infor Velocity Suite is advertised as one flat fee but no amount is published
  • CloudSuite runs on Amazon Web Services only, with no other cloud or on premises option stated on the page
  • Functionality is packaged as industry specific CloudSuites rather than one general ERP product

Pricing, plan by plan

QAD ERP

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

Infor CloudSuite

$2500/month
  • Core Suite$2500/month
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain
    • Manufacturing
  • Complete Suite$4500/month
    • All modules
    • Advanced analytics
    • AI capabilities

Which should you pick?

Choose QAD ERP if

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

Choose Infor CloudSuite if

  • You need manufacturing.
  • You work on Cloud.
  • You also want procurement.
Infor CloudSuite review

Questions people ask

Is QAD ERP or Infor CloudSuite better?
Neither clearly leads. QAD ERP starts at $600/month and Infor CloudSuite at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, QAD ERP or Infor CloudSuite?
QAD ERP starts at $600/month and Infor CloudSuite at $2500/month.
Does QAD ERP or Infor CloudSuite run on more platforms?
QAD ERP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Infor CloudSuite runs on Cloud.
What is QAD ERP best used for?
QAD ERP is most often used for global manufacturers running cloud erp for production planning and quality management. Of those, global manufacturers running cloud erp for production planning and quality management is not what Infor CloudSuite is typically brought in for.
What can QAD ERP do that Infor CloudSuite cannot?
QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution, Quality management, Business analytics, Quality systems. Infor CloudSuite covers Manufacturing, Procurement, Human resources, Infor Insights. Both handle Supply chain management, Financial management, Compliance tools, Audit trails.
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