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QAD vs QAD ERP

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QAD

ERP

Cloud and on-premise ERP for manufacturers

From
$2000/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: 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; QAD ERP no published pricing; requires custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: QAD covers Manufacturing, QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where QAD and QAD ERP differ
AttributeQADQAD ERP
Starting price$2000/month$600/month
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, WebCloud, Web, Mobile

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP), founded (1979).

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

  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Inventory management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • IoT integration
  • Third-party systems
  • Enterprise encryption

Only in QAD ERP

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

Both cover

  • Financial management
  • Quality management
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

QAD

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

QAD ERP

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

QAD ERP

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

Pricing, plan by plan

QAD

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

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 QAD if

  • You need manufacturing.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want supply chain.
QAD 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 QAD or QAD ERP better?
Neither clearly leads. QAD starts at $2000/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, QAD or QAD ERP?
QAD starts at $2000/month and QAD ERP at $600/month.
Does QAD or QAD ERP run on more platforms?
QAD runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. QAD ERP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
What is QAD best used for?
QAD is most often used for erp for manufacturers covering production execution and scheduling, supply chain planning, purchasing and inventory control, quality management, traceability and supplier management for regulated manufacturing, field service and enterprise asset management. Of those, erp for manufacturers covering production execution and scheduling and supply chain planning, purchasing and inventory control are not what QAD ERP is typically brought in for.
What can QAD do that QAD ERP cannot?
QAD covers Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory management, REST APIs. QAD ERP covers Manufacturing execution, Supply chain management, Business analytics, Quality systems. Both handle Financial management, Quality management, Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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