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QAD Cloud ERP vs SAP ERP comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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

QAD Cloud ERP
Ranking in ERP
24th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP ERP
Ranking in ERP
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
105
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of QAD Cloud ERP is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 18.8%, down from 22.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Nicola Degliesposti - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Patrick Posch - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides full integration and automates workflows
The best feature of SAP ERP is the full integration. Each model in the SAP system works with the same data. You have only one single point of truth, considering the data. You can automate many things in SAP, like workflows and some APIs to send and receive EDI (electronic data interchange) documents from our customers and suppliers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"SAP is more reliable in terms of data quality than other systems."
"The most valuable feature of SAP ERP is the financial module, pre-configured packages, and plenty of features. The solution is updating and adding new features that are helpful."
"It's a good ERP system."
"It has been quite stable so far."
"The most valuable features are the claim management."
"The solution provides good production planning."
"The stability and performance are good."
"It is the best solution in the class of ERP products."
 

Cons

"Just implementing an ERP system takes a lot of time."
"The product lacks a lot of features and technology."
"I'm only working on the front end with ERP's user interface, which isn't very easy for end-users. It's an old-school interface, so it's often challenging to find what you need."
"It's difficult to code; structured language is difficult."
"It could always be cheaper. There is no doubt about it."
"Improvements to the UI. The UI is pretty old, but this will change with the upcoming release of S.4.​"
"SAP is more expensive than some of its competitors."
"The warehouse management could be better."
"The solution's graphical user interface (GUI) is outdated and could be improved."
"Though SAP ERP's FICO module is a strong part of the product, its integration capabilities can be made stronger."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is expensive and is best-suited for large enterprises."
"I am not sure. However, extensions cost approximately $100,000 or$200,000."
"The product has high pricing."
"It could always be cheaper. They don't have a very easy model of licensing, but large entities would get the upper hand in negotiating the license."
"Licensing can vary, but for educational institutions, there are often favorable conditions."
"Some components are available at an additional cost, depending on the type of contract that you have."
"SAP ERP is expensive."
"We pay annually for the use of this solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Real Estate/Law Firm
11%
Educational Organization
11%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Retailer
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about QAD Cloud ERP?
It is the most stable solution that I've ever worked with.
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.
What needs improvement with QAD Cloud ERP?
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 ...
Is Anaplan better than SAP ERP?
There are different aspects of both Anaplan and SAP ERP that I like and dislike. Anaplan improves forecast accuracy and drives up the quality of analytics. Rather than spending all of their time co...
What do you like most about SAP ERP?
The solution has made the most significant impact on our human resources function, specifically in HR operations and HR analytics. One feature of SAP ERP that I found most valuable is its use of co...
What needs improvement with SAP ERP?
SAP ERP could improve by integrating additional components such as digital signatures and barcoding. Having such features embedded within the ERP would be more beneficial rather than relying on ext...
 

Comparisons

 

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Sample Customers

Tower International, Kendra Scott
B&G Manufacturing, Unilever, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town, Bhopal Municipal, Corporation (BMC), adidas Group, Butcher & Packer Supply Company, Franklin Valve L.P., Evoshield, Prime Meats, a Norsan Group company, EMC Corporation, Varian Medical Systems Inc., FC Bayern Mªnchen AG, AkzoNobel Chemicals B.V., T¾V Rheinland, Pacific Drilling S.A., Fire & Rescue New South Wales, University of Amsterdam, Pa_alon S.A.
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