Compare Microsoft Dynamics AX and QAD ERP - Oct 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics AX or QAD ERP?

QAD ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and QAD ERP is rated with the same score (80/100) as Microsoft Dynamics AX (80/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right ERP solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Microsoft Vs. QAD Enterprise Applications

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

QAD Enterprise Applications: We founded QAD in 1979 with a vision to develop software exclusively for manufacturing companies. Many global companies choose QAD for our global manufacturing focus and multinational support. We derive over 60% of our revenue from outside the United States. Today, we are proud that our products are in use at over 5,300 manufacturers in 90 countrie...

Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics AX or QAD ERP?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of ERP software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Microsoft Dynamics AX and QAD ERP.

Microsoft Dynamics AX price starts at $4,500 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of ERP software. QAD ERP price starts at $250 per user/month , When comparing QAD ERP to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average ERP software cost.

Bottom line: QAD ERP is more expensive than Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics AX Vs. QAD ERP based on some of the most important and required ERP features.

Microsoft Dynamics AX: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Time and Expense Tracking, Fixed Asset Management.

QAD ERP: Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Sales Management, Inventory Optimization, Vendor Managed Inventory.

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries. The software is a useful solution for businesses of all sizes regardless of their industrial affiliation.