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Cin7 vs QAD

Cin7 logo

Cin7

ERP

Connected inventory management for product sellers

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
QAD logo

QAD

ERP

Cloud and on-premise ERP for manufacturers

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cin7 no free trial mentioned; 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: Cin7 covers Order management, QAD covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cin7 and QAD actually diverge.

Attributes where Cin7 and QAD differ
AttributeCin7QAD
Starting price$349/month$2000/month
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud, On-premise, Web
Founded20121979

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 Cin7

  • Order management
  • Warehouse management
  • EDI integration
  • B2B commerce
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • QuickBooks

Only in QAD

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Quality management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • IoT integration
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cin7

  • Inventory management and ERPnot QAD
  • Multi-location inventory controlnot QAD
  • Order and contact managementnot QAD
  • Accounting integrationnot QAD

QAD

  • ERP for manufacturers covering production execution and schedulingnot Cin7
  • Supply chain planning, purchasing and inventory controlnot Cin7
  • Quality management, traceability and supplier management for regulated manufacturingnot Cin7
  • Field service and enterprise asset managementnot Cin7

Where each one falls short

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

Cin7

  • No free trial mentioned
  • Standard plan includes only 6,000 orders annually, average 500/month
  • User counts are fixed per tier: 5 users on Standard, 10 on Pro, 15 on Advanced
  • Advanced warehouse management only on Advanced plan (minimum $1,199/month)
  • Pricing excludes taxes

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

Cin7

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • 5 users
    • 6,000 sales orders per year
    • 2 integrations
  • Pro$599/month
    • 10 users
    • 24,000 sales orders per year
    • 4 integrations
  • Advanced$1199/month
    • 15 users
    • 120,000 sales orders per year
    • 6 integrations
  • Cin7 Omni$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • 8 users
    • Flexible order volume

QAD

$2000/month
  • Standard$2000/month
    • Financial management
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply chain
  • Premium$4000/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Analytics
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Cin7 if

  • You need order management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want warehouse management.
Cin7 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 Cin7 or QAD better?
Neither clearly leads. Cin7 starts at $349/month and QAD at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cin7 or QAD?
Cin7 starts at $349/month and QAD at $2000/month.
Does Cin7 or QAD run on more platforms?
Cin7 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. QAD runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is Cin7 best used for?
Cin7 is most often used for inventory management and erp, multi-location inventory control, order and contact management, accounting integration. Of those, inventory management and erp and multi-location inventory control are not what QAD is typically brought in for.
What can Cin7 do that QAD cannot?
Cin7 covers Order management, Warehouse management, EDI integration, B2B commerce. QAD covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Quality management. Both handle Inventory management, Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cin7: What is the minimum cost to start using Cin7?

Cin7 Core Standard plan costs $349/month (USD), including 5 users, 6,000 annual sales orders, and 2 integrations. Pricing excludes taxes.

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QAD: How can I get pricing information for QAD manufacturing software?

QAD does not publish standard pricing on their homepage. Pricing discussions occur during personalized consultations. Interested parties can request a demo, contact the sales team, or download brochures to discuss pricing based on specific organizational needs.

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Cin7: How many users are included on each Cin7 plan?

Standard includes 5 users, Pro includes 10 users, and Advanced includes 15 users. Cin7 Omni is customizable with 8 base users.

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QAD: What deployment options does QAD offer?

QAD provides adaptive ERP solutions for various industries including Automotive, Food & Beverage, and Life Sciences. Their offerings include connected workforce solutions and supply chain management, with implementation and advisory services available.

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Cin7: What sales order limits apply to each plan?

Standard supports 6,000 orders annually, Pro supports 24,000 orders annually, and Advanced supports 120,000 orders annually. Cin7 Omni has flexible order volumes.

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QAD: Is there a trial available for QAD software without contacting sales?

The QAD homepage does not mention a free trial or self-serve trial option. The primary engagement path is through "Request a Demo" or "Contact Sales" buttons, suggesting trial access requires sales team interaction.

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Cin7: Does Cin7 offer material requirements planning on all plans?

No, material requirements planning is only available on Pro ($599/month) and Advanced ($1,199/month) plans. The Standard plan does not include this feature.

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