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QAD ERP vs MRPeasy

QAD ERP logo

QAD ERP

ERP & Business Operations

Cloud ERP for global manufacturers

From
$600/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MRPeasy logo

MRPeasy

ERP & Business Operations

Affordable cloud MRP for small manufacturers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MRPeasy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; MRPeasy per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
  • They diverge on capability: QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution, MRPeasy covers Production planning.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where QAD ERP and MRPeasy differ
AttributeQAD ERPMRPeasy
Starting price$600/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19792014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP & Business Operations).

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
  • Supply chain management
  • Quality management
  • Financial management
  • Business analytics
  • Quality systems
  • Supplier management
  • Analytics

Only in MRPeasy

  • Production planning
  • Inventory management
  • Purchasing
  • CRM
  • Quality control
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Shopify

Both cover

  • 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 MRPeasy

MRPeasy

  • Small manufacturingnot QAD ERP
  • Job shop productionnot QAD ERP
  • Assembly operationsnot 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

MRPeasy

  • Per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
  • Complex calculations and unintuitive logic in some features requiring user training and clarification
  • Per-user pricing for API access limited to highest tier ($149/month)
  • Struggles to meet complex workflow needs for advanced planning and scheduling

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

MRPeasy

Free
  • Starter$49/month
    • BOM management
    • Lot traceability
    • Production planning
  • Professional$69/month

Which should you pick?

Choose QAD ERP if

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

Choose MRPeasy if

  • You need production planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
MRPeasy review

Questions people ask

Is QAD ERP or MRPeasy better?
Neither clearly leads. QAD ERP starts at $600/month and MRPeasy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, QAD ERP or MRPeasy?
MRPeasy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $600/month for QAD ERP and Free for MRPeasy.
Does QAD ERP or MRPeasy run on more platforms?
QAD ERP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. MRPeasy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use MRPeasy for free?
Yes. MRPeasy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. QAD ERP starts at $600/month.
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 MRPeasy is typically brought in for.
What can QAD ERP do that MRPeasy cannot?
QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution, Supply chain management, Quality management, Financial management. MRPeasy covers Production planning, Inventory management, Purchasing, CRM. Both handle Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MRPeasy: What is MRPeasy's pricing model?

MRPeasy offers 4 pricing tiers: Starter at $49/user/month, Professional at $69/user/month, Enterprise at $99/user/month, and Unlimited at $149/user/month. Pricing is per-user, so costs scale with team size.

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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy offer a free trial?

Yes, MRPeasy provides a 30-day free trial with no contracts or hidden fees, allowing users to test all features before committing to a paid plan.

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MRPeasy: What integrations does MRPeasy support?

MRPeasy integrates with 16 third-party tools including Shopify, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Google Drive, OneDrive, Zapier, Magento, WooCommerce, and others for accounting, ecommerce, and storage.

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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy have mobile app support?

Yes, MRPeasy offers mobile apps for iOS and Android with shop-floor capabilities for real-time job tracking and production order rescheduling. Changes made offline sync automatically when reconnected.

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