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QAD

by QAD · Santa Barbara, United States · Since 1979

Manufacturing ERP.

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Starting price
On request
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Free trial / plan
Not advertised
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.3
transparency & India fit

What is QAD?

QAD is erp software from QAD, based in Santa Barbara, United States and has been building software since 1979. Manufacturing ERP.

ERP software unifies finance, inventory, production, purchase, sales and often HR into a single database. It is the highest-stakes purchase in this catalogue: implementation typically costs more than licensing, and a failed rollout is expensive to unwind.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +47 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • −Pricing is not published — expect a sales conversation before you see costs
  • −No permanently free plan
  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Mid-market · Enterprise

QAD at a glance

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QAD features

As listed on QAD's official website.

  • Adaptive ERP
  • Connected Workforce
  • ChampionAI
  • Supply Chain
  • Expert Insights that Drive Action
  • A CFO's Pragmatic Guide to AI in Mid-Market Manufacturing
  • You Can't Stop the Factory to Fix the Factory
  • When FTZ Management Breaks Down
  • Boost your biz with ChampionAI

QAD pricing

Entry price

On request

Quoted per organisation after a discovery call

How QAD charges. QAD prices per organisation based on users, modules and implementation scope. Ask for a quote that includes onboarding, training and annual increases.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on qad.com.

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Specifications

Category
ERP software
Vendor
QAD
Headquarters
Santa Barbara, United States
Founded
1979
Pricing model
Quote-based
Starting price
On request
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Mid-market, Enterprise
Made in India
No

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QAD — frequently asked questions

What is QAD?+

QAD is erp software by QAD. Manufacturing ERP.

How much does QAD cost?+

QAD is priced on request. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does QAD offer a free trial or free plan?+

QAD does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.

Is QAD made in India?+

No. QAD is developed by QAD in Santa Barbara, United States.

Who is QAD best suited for?+

QAD suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for erp software.

What are the best alternatives to QAD?+

Popular alternatives in erp software include Zoho One, Odoo, ERPNext Cloud. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is QAD deployed?+

QAD is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About QAD

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