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QAD vs TOTVS

QAD logo

QAD

ERP

Cloud and on-premise ERP for manufacturers

From
$2000/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 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; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • They diverge on capability: QAD covers Inventory management, TOTVS covers CRM.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which QAD and TOTVS actually diverge.

Attributes where QAD and TOTVS differ
AttributeQADTOTVS
Starting price$2000/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, WebCloud (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

  • Inventory management
  • Quality management
  • EDI
  • IoT integration
  • Enterprise encryption
  • SOC 2 compliance
  • On-premise support

Only in TOTVS

  • CRM
  • Compliance
  • Brazilian tax systems
  • Cloud platforms
  • Data encryption
  • Local compliance
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems
  • Access controls
  • Audit logging
  • 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 TOTVS
  • Supply chain planning, purchasing and inventory controlnot TOTVS
  • Quality management, traceability and supplier management for regulated manufacturingnot TOTVS
  • Field service and enterprise asset managementnot TOTVS

TOTVS

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

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

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

TOTVS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose QAD if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want quality management.
QAD review

Choose TOTVS if

  • You need crm.
  • You work on Cloud (SaaS).
  • You also want compliance.
TOTVS review

Questions people ask

Is QAD or TOTVS better?
Neither clearly leads. QAD starts at $2000/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 or TOTVS?
QAD starts at $2000/month and TOTVS at On request.
Does QAD or TOTVS run on more platforms?
QAD runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
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 TOTVS is typically brought in for.
What can QAD do that TOTVS cannot?
QAD covers Inventory management, Quality management, EDI, IoT integration. TOTVS covers CRM, Compliance, Brazilian tax systems, Cloud platforms. Both handle Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, REST APIs.

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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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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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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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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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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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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