Compare QAD ERP and Microsoft Dynamics - Jan 2023

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

QAD ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics, and Microsoft Dynamics is rated higher (82/100) than QAD ERP (80/100). Microsoft Dynamics offers users more features (7) than QAD ERP (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Microsoft Dynamics!

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:

QAD Enterprise Applications Vs. Microsoft

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...

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.

Who is more expensive? QAD ERP or Microsoft Dynamics?

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 QAD ERP and Microsoft Dynamics.

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

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

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

Microsoft Dynamics: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Fixed-Assets.

Target customer size

The software is a useful solution for businesses of all sizes regardless of their industrial affiliation. Microsoft Dynamics is suitable for retail, manufacturing, financial services, public sector and telecommunications industries.