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QAD ERP vs TOTVS

QAD ERP logo

QAD ERP

ERP

Cloud ERP for global manufacturers

From
$600/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TOTVS logo

TOTVS

ERP

Brazilian cloud ERP for business management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: QAD ERP no published pricing; requires custom quote; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • They diverge on capability: QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution, TOTVS covers Supply chain.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where QAD ERP and TOTVS differ
AttributeQAD ERPTOTVS
Starting price$600/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud (SaaS)
Founded19791983

Identical on both: 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 QAD ERP

  • Manufacturing execution
  • Supply chain management
  • Quality management
  • Business analytics
  • Quality systems
  • Supplier management
  • Analytics
  • Custom integrations

Only in TOTVS

  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • CRM
  • Compliance
  • Brazilian tax systems
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems
  • Cloud platforms

Both cover

  • Financial management
  • Data encryption
  • Cloud support
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

QAD ERP

  • Enterprise resource planningnot TOTVS
  • Manufacturing operationsnot TOTVS
  • Supply chain managementnot TOTVS

TOTVS

  • Brazilian business managementnot QAD ERP
  • Tax compliancenot QAD ERP
  • Multi-module integrationnot QAD ERP
  • Regional supportnot QAD ERP

Where each one falls short

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

QAD ERP

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

TOTVS

  • Strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • Complex implementation required for enterprise deployments
  • Smaller feature set compared to global players like Oracle or SAP in some areas
  • Language and localization primarily focused on Portuguese and Spanish

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

TOTVS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.

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 TOTVS if

  • You need supply chain.
  • You work on Cloud (SaaS).
  • You also want manufacturing.
TOTVS review

Questions people ask

Is QAD ERP or TOTVS better?
Neither clearly leads. QAD ERP starts at $600/month and TOTVS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, QAD ERP or TOTVS?
QAD ERP starts at $600/month and TOTVS at On request.
Does QAD ERP or TOTVS run on more platforms?
QAD ERP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
What is QAD ERP best used for?
QAD ERP is most often used for enterprise resource planning, manufacturing operations, supply chain management. Of those, enterprise resource planning and manufacturing operations are not what TOTVS is typically brought in for.
What can QAD ERP do that TOTVS cannot?
QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution, Supply chain management, Quality management, Business analytics. TOTVS covers Supply chain, Manufacturing, CRM, Compliance. Both handle Financial management, Data encryption, Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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TOTVS: What markets does TOTVS operate in?

TOTVS operates in 41 countries with dominant presence in Brazil (over 50% market share) and ranks among the top 3 ERP providers in Latin America.

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TOTVS: When was TOTVS founded?

TOTVS (originally Microsiga) was founded in 1983 by Laércio Cosentino and Ernesto Haberkorn. The company changed its name to TOTVS in 2005.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS publicly traded?

Yes. TOTVS is publicly traded as a Brazilian company, providing financial transparency and corporate governance oversight.

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TOTVS: What ERP solutions does TOTVS offer?

TOTVS provides cloud-based ERP systems designed for small, medium, and large enterprises with integrated modules for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and human resources.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS only for Brazilian companies?

No. TOTVS serves 41 countries globally, though it has strongest market penetration in Brazil and Latin America where it ranks as the largest emerging markets software firm.

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