Shlomi Lavi /
Oct 07, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics NAV or QAD ERP?
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is more expensive to implement (TCO) than QAD ERP, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV is rated higher (83/100) than QAD ERP (80/100). Microsoft Dynamics NAV offers users more features (17) than QAD ERP (5).
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 NAV 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 NAV and QAD ERP.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV price starts at $185 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics NAV is rated 10, which is much higher 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: Microsoft Dynamics NAV is more expensive than QAD ERP.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft Dynamics NAV Vs. QAD ERP based on some of the most important and required ERP features.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV: 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, Procurement Module, Project Management Module.
QAD ERP: Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Sales Management, Inventory Optimization, Vendor Managed Inventory.
Target customer size
Small to mid-sized business are best-suited to use Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The software is a useful solution for businesses of all sizes regardless of their industrial affiliation.