IFS Cloud Platform vs QAD Cloud ERP comparison

IFS and QAD are both solutions in the ERP category. IFS is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0, while QAD is ranked #24 with an average rating of 5.0. IFS holds a 2.5% mindshare in ERP, compared to QAD’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of IFS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of QAD users who would recommend it.

IFS Cloud Platform

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87% willing to recommend

QAD Cloud ERP

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66% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

IFS Cloud Platform and QAD Cloud ERP are competing in the cloud-based ERP space. IFS Cloud Platform may hold the upper hand with capabilities more aligned with certain industries, while QAD excels in manufacturing-focused functionalities.

Features: IFS Cloud Platform offers robust asset, project, and service management, making it favorable for aerospace, construction, and energy industries. QAD Cloud ERP is distinct for its manufacturing, supply chain management, and automotive industry solutions, providing deep sector-specific insights.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IFS Cloud Platform provides flexible deployment options suited for diverse organizational needs with supportive customer service. QAD Cloud ERP is noted for its streamlined deployment and robust support services, often faster to implement in standard configurations, emphasizing quick time-to-value.

Pricing and ROI: IFS Cloud Platform might entail higher initial costs but offers significant ROI through its extensive functionality and industry alignment. QAD Cloud ERP presents a competitive pricing model, with quick implementation times enhancing quicker ROI. The decision may hinge on budget versus long-term gains.

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Categories and Ranking

IFS Cloud Platform

Ranking in ERP

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CRM (21st), Customer Experience Management (7th), Field Service Management (2nd), Help Desk Software (12th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (2nd), Local Government CRM (9th), IT Asset Management (10th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (11th), License Management (2nd)

QAD Cloud ERP

Ranking in ERP

24th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.5%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QAD Cloud ERP is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Brendan Fisher

IFS Applications Consultant at Zest Business Process Management Ltd

Robust, customizable, and modern

IFS is a very large and complex software, and implementation of IFS can be challenging and may lead to a difficult lengthy project. It can take between 12 and 24 months in some cases to deploy. I have found that not all clients are fully aware of how big the task is that they're undertaking when they make a decision to move to software like this. Companies need to be more aware of the complexity of an ERP implementation project and while I fully recommend moving to IFS, it is not easy and does require business change when adopting an ERP solution. New features are a difficult ask - I work across multiple industries and everyone would probably choose a different feature. Maybe BIM in Construction or Customs link-ups for importers/exporters.

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Nicola Degliesposti

Information Technology Business Analyst at Caterpillar Inc.

The product lacks a lot of features and technology, though it is the most stable solution in the market

The product lacks a lot of features and technology. It is really limited. The tool must improve in almost all areas. There are a lot of things that should be improved in the manufacturing and shop floor, logistics and warehousing, and master data both from a functionality and technology standpoint. The solution must have a better WMS to improve the logistics and workflow and handle the processes within the system. The collaboration must be improved. The product must be more flexible and allow customization. It must allow the users to personalize the application in a better way. The tool lacks a lot in the purchasing area. The documents and process of purchasing are limited and simple. In the sales domain, there are no enhancements to calculate forecast and shipment programs. We cannot optimize transportation.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable features of IFS Applications are their intuitiveness and ease of use. The navigations are also straightforward, which makes it easy to train users. The feedback I always receive is that it is very user-friendly."

"What I like about IFS Applications is that it's easier to use and implement than SAP. I also like that the IFS Applications team is more flexible than the SAP team."

"IFS Applications' best feature is the user-friendly interface that has a .NET Framework application in the front end and an Oracle database and WebLogic middleware."

"Feature-wise, I like the way it provides inventory details...It is a stable solution."

"A high level of ERP can be handled in IFS."

"Individual user profiles that can be configured as templates to minimize data entry."

"There tends not to be a massive weakness in the product itself, as weaknesses can quickly be resolved in the next patch or the next release."

"The main reason for the ERP project was to bring together our fourteen sites, which had until then worked in separate silos."

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"It is the most stable solution that I've ever worked with."

"The solution serves its purpose and does what we need it to do."

Cons

"Sometimes from the sales perspective, clients don't always fully understand how large a task or a project they're getting involved in when they decide, "We're going to switch across to IFS." They could probably do a little bit more, maybe around preparing people for these projects."

"It would be ideal if, in the future, the product could incorporate IoT and blockchain elements. We'd like to explore more of these types of features going forward."

"The solution needs to improve its documentation and user-friendliness."

"I'm a business analyst, so I do a lot of customer-facing work. I take calls from businesses I have to troubleshoot. One thing that bugs me is the error messages you get from IFS. If I get an error message, I have to dig to find the cause because, often, the error message doesn't precisely describe the problem. It'll hint about where the problem lies, but you have to work to find the root cause. It doesn't help in my situation. You expect an error message to point to the field or what is causing the issue."

"There should be some improvements in the predefined templates in IFS Applications."

"I have seen that one of the areas that my company has identified for improvement might be the rental management capabilities within the solution."

"Technical support could be improved."

"Documentation-wise, they need more."

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"The product lacks a lot of features and technology."

"Just implementing an ERP system takes a lot of time."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is better to buy implementation services from IFS than from partners"

"I consider it to be a well-priced solution compared to other mid-range or high-end ERP solutions."

"We pay for a license to use the solution, which is not very expensive."

"Licensing is on an annual basis, with no additional costs."

"There's an additional yearly cost for support."

"There are varying license levels that you can purchase."

"The pricing of the solution may appear to be expensive for smaller companies with only tens of users; however, for larger and mid-size industrial companies, IFS is able to win deals and the pricing is competitive in the market."

"IFS Applications is expensive software, but it's on par with SAP and Oracle. It's for large enterprises and government entities and not for small and medium-sized enterprises. They have one licensing model, but if you want to have a module-specific license, they provide component-based licenses. Unlike SAP and Oracle, it doesn't have different levels of licensing. It's one level of licensing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Real Estate/Law Firm

11%

Educational Organization

11%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IFS Applications?

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine or ten out of ten since it is an extremely scalable solution that can be used for various use cases with thousands of users.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IFS Applications?

The product is reasonably priced. The costs are justified by the value provided, considering the comprehensive features and minimal need for customization. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with IFS Applications?

I am not able to recall much about batch. Documentation-wise, they need more. There is not much available online, and the documentation availability is on the lower side compared to other products,...

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What do you like most about QAD Cloud ERP?

It is the most stable solution that I've ever worked with.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for QAD Cloud ERP?

I rate the pricing an eight out of ten on a scale where one is cheap and ten is expensive.

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What needs improvement with QAD Cloud ERP?

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Also Known As

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud

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Overview

IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Industrial AI is IFS.ai.

IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.

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QAD Cloud ERP is an enterprise resource planning solution designed exclusively for global manufacturing. It supports best-in-class, industry-specific business processes and flexible deployment options.

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China Airlines, Electrolux Group, Babcock, Cimcorp, Sky, Multiplex, Veolia.

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