Compare QAD ERP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Oct 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Oct 07, 2022

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

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:

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 NAV?

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 NAV.

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 NAV price starts at $185 per user/month , When comparing Microsoft Dynamics NAV to its competitors, the software is rated 10 - much higher 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 QAD ERP Vs. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 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 NAV: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Inventory Management Module.

Target customer size

The software is a useful solution for businesses of all sizes regardless of their industrial affiliation. Small to mid-sized business are best-suited to use Microsoft Dynamics NAV.



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 NAV

ITQlick rating
(3.7/5)

starts at $185 per user/month

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is comprehensive ERP software which is structured to improve the functionalities of small and mid-sized businesses. With the proper use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, business owners are able...

Categories: Financial reporting, Data Analysis Tools, CRM, Enterprise Resource Planning, Asset Tracking.

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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

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QAD ERP: 5 Features

Inventory Management
Supply Chain
Sales Management
Inventory Optimization
Vendor Managed Inventory

Microsoft Dynamics NAV: 17 Features

Accounting Module
Business Intelligence Module
CRM Module
Human Resources Module
Inventory Management Module
Manufacturing Module
Procurement Module
Project Management Module
Supply Chain Management Module
ERP Integration
Multi-Language
Multi-Location
Purchasing
Quality Control
Stock Inquiries
Supplier Management
Warehouse 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)
Functionality score
Software review
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QAD ERP
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$250 per user/month
Functionality
20
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Microsof...
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$185 per user/month
Functionality
27
SAP ERP
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$108 per user/month
Functionality
44
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NetSuite...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
$999 per month
Functionality
18
Global S...
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
67

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