Compare QAD ERP and Microsoft Dynamics AX - Oct 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Oct 07, 2022

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

QAD ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated with the same score (80/100) as QAD ERP (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:

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 AX?

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 AX.

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 AX price starts at $4,500 per license , When comparing Microsoft Dynamics AX 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 AX.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared QAD ERP Vs. Microsoft Dynamics AX 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 AX: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Time and Expense Tracking, Fixed Asset Management.

Target customer size

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



QAD ERP

ITQlick rating
(4.1/5)

starts at $250 per user/month

QAD ERP is an on-premise and cloud-based enterprise resource planning software that built and fully featured for the manufacturing solutions. QAD ERP supports multi- and mixed-mode manufacturing, batch/formula,...

Categories: Cloud ERP, Manufacturing (MRP / MES) Module, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Inventory.

Microsoft Dynamics AX

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $4,500 per license

Microsoft Dynamics AX software is an on-premise and cloud-based, enterprise resource planning and accounting system that best works for large enterprises, as well as medium businesses. Although it is designed t...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Fixed Asset Management, Recurring Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Fund Accounting.

Compare specifications

QAD ERP Specifications

ITQlick Score: 80/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 4/10 - average cost
Category: ERP -> QAD ERP review
Company: QAD Enterprise Applications
Pricing: starts at $250 per user/month
Typical customers: Small, medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Links: QAD ERP review, QAD ERP pricing, QAD ERP alternatives

Compare features

QAD ERP: 5 Features

Inventory Management
Supply Chain
Sales Management
Inventory Optimization
Vendor Managed Inventory

Microsoft Dynamics AX: 5 Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Time and Expense Tracking
Fixed Asset Management
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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4.1/5
Score
80/100
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4/10
License pricing
$250 per user/month
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14
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67

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