Shlomi Lavi /
Oct 07, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics GP or QAD ERP?
QAD ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics GP, and QAD ERP is rated higher (80/100) than Microsoft Dynamics GP (77/100). Microsoft Dynamics GP offers users more features (18) than QAD ERP (5).
Looking for the right Accounting & Finance 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 GP or QAD ERP?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Accounting & Finance 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 GP and QAD ERP.
Microsoft Dynamics GP price starts at $5,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics GP is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Accounting & Finance 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 Accounting & Finance software cost.
Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics GP cost is around the same cost of QAD ERP.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft Dynamics GP Vs. QAD ERP based on some of the most important and required Accounting & Finance features.
Microsoft Dynamics GP: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Inventory Management Module, Manufacturing Module, Project Management Module, Supply Chain Management Module.
QAD ERP: Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Sales Management, Inventory Optimization, Vendor Managed Inventory.
Target customer size
Microsoft Dynamics GP is optimal for large enterprises as well as small businesses and freelancers. The software is a useful solution for businesses of all sizes regardless of their industrial affiliation.