ERPNext vs QAD Adaptive ERP
ERPNext
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| Figure | ERPNext | QAD Adaptive ERP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $0/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · ERP Software | 9.3 (#2) | 7.8 (#62) |
| Customization | ERPNext includes a low-code and no-code builder for customizing forms, reports, print formats, dashboards and workflows. | QAD says its low-code/no-code platform supports upgrade-friendly extensions and centrally managed integrations with QAD and third-party solutions. |
| Founded | 2008 | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Integrations | Official integration categories include LDAP, Fairlogin, Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3, Plaid, Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon SP-API, Razorpay, Stripe, Paytm, Exotel and Google services. | The QAD Integration Platform page describes real-time bidirectional data flow with QAD Adaptive for production orders and inventory, and integration with QAD Automation Solutions and QAD EQMS. |
| Purpose | ERPNext is a 100% open-source enterprise resource planning solution for operating and growing businesses. | QAD Adaptive ERP is a cloud ERP solution built for manufacturers, with industry-specific capabilities and support for changing business requirements. |
| Security | Frappe says its quality and information security systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013, and Frappe Cloud is GDPR compliant. | QAD’s Trust Center lists ISO 27001, CSA STAR, TISAX, SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 among its compliance certifications. |
| Support | Product Warranty provides Frappe engineer support for fixing bugs, but it does not include functional support. | The product page says QAD Adaptive ERP includes global around-the-clock support. |
Plans
ERPNext
- Frappe Cloud Sites$5 a month
- Frappe Cloud Servers$20 a month
- Self-hosted ERPNextFree
- Self-hostFree
- Sites$5 a month
- Servers$125 a month
In their own words
ERPNext
ERPNext is an open-source enterprise resource planning system for businesses managing work across multiple functions. Its modules cover accounts, invoicing, sales, procurement, stock, manufacturing, projects, point of sale, HR and payroll. A low-code and no-code builder supports changes to forms, reports, print formats, dashboards and workflows. Organizations can manage subsidiaries, branches and currencies, with consolidated reports and configurable tax compliance. ERPNext exposes records through REST API endpoints for reading, creating, updating and deleting, subject to permissions. Application controls include OTP or two-factor authentication, IP restrictions, field-level roles and permissions, and an audit trail. It can be self-hosted under the AGPL-3.0 license at no product charge, or run through Frappe Cloud; Sites hosting starts at $5 per month. The product page describes implementation options for enterprises, small and medium businesses, freelancers and DIY users. Product Warranty covers bug fixes by Frappe engineers, not functional support.
QAD Adaptive ERP
QAD Adaptive ERP has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.