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Head-to-head · Discrete ERP Software

Epicor Kinetic vs QAD Adaptive ERP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Epicor Kinetic #1 in Discrete ERP Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Epicor Kinetic
QAD Adaptive ERP #2 in Discrete ERP Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact QAD

Epicor Kinetic leads on 0 checks, QAD Adaptive ERP on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEpicor Kinetic · 9.2/10

Epicor Kinetic scores higher on our rubric for discrete erp software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Epicor Kinetic is the better fit for manufacturers needing a broad, established ERP. QAD Adaptive ERP is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise manufacturers.

  • Epicor Kinetic fits best

    Manufacturers needing a broad, established ERP

  • QAD Adaptive ERP fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise manufacturers

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Side by side

Feature Epicor Kinetic 9.2/10 Visit ↗ QAD Adaptive ERP 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #1 in Discrete ERP Software #2 in Discrete ERP Software
Best for Manufacturers needing a broad, established ERP Mid-market and enterprise manufacturers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Epicor Kinetic 0/4 · QAD Adaptive ERP 0/4
Production scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
MRP planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Shop-floor control Not checked yet Not checked yet
Quality management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
BOM levels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports make-to-order, configure-to-order, engineer-to-order and make-to-stock workflows
  • Combines financial management, supply chain planning, inventory and production tools
  • Offers REST APIs and connections to more than 1,000 third-party applications
  • Connects BOMs, routing, scheduling, and shop-floor control.
  • Tracks inventory with lot and serial traceability, warehousing, and barcode scanning.
  • Combines finance, purchasing, sales orders, and asset management.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking a narrow tool
  • Epicor says new feature development will move exclusively to Epicor Cloud after 2028.1
  • Pricing requires contacting QAD.
  • There is no free plan.
  • Its focus on manufacturing may not suit businesses seeking a general-purpose ERP.
Our verdict

Epicor Kinetic brings financial, supply chain, inventory, sales, project and production management together in an ERP designed for manufacturers. Its manufacturing coverage includes make-to-order, configure-to-order, engineer-to-order and…

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QAD Adaptive ERP brings financial management, sales and order handling, purchasing, inventory, and manufacturing operations into one system. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise manufacturers, including businesses in automotive,…

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  1. Epicor KineticDiscrete ERP Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. QAD Adaptive ERPDiscrete ERP Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Epicor Kinetic — where it wins

    • Supports make-to-order, configure-to-order, engineer-to-order and make-to-stock workflows
    • Combines financial management, supply chain planning, inventory and production tools
    • Offers REST APIs and connections to more than 1,000 third-party applications

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking a narrow tool
    • Epicor says new feature development will move exclusively to Epicor Cloud after 2028.1

  • QAD Adaptive ERP — where it wins

    • Connects BOMs, routing, scheduling, and shop-floor control.
    • Tracks inventory with lot and serial traceability, warehousing, and barcode scanning.
    • Combines finance, purchasing, sales orders, and asset management.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting QAD.
    • There is no free plan.
    • Its focus on manufacturing may not suit businesses seeking a general-purpose ERP.
  • Epicor Kinetic9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad manufacturing ERP spanning production, planning, finance, inventory and sales.

    Visit Epicor KineticFull verdict →
  • QAD Adaptive ERP9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad manufacturing and finance capabilities, with pricing handled through QAD sales.

    Contact QADFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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