Head-to-head · Material Requirements Planning Software
MRPeasy vs QAD Adaptive ERP
MRPeasy leads on 5 checks, QAD Adaptive ERP on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMRPeasy · 9.0/10
- Most featuresMRPeasy · 5 of 5
Our editors rank MRPeasy at #1 and QAD Adaptive ERP at #13 for material requirements planning software; QAD Adaptive ERP has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
MRPeasy offers multi-level boms; QAD Adaptive ERP doesn't publish it. MRPeasy offers purchase planning; QAD Adaptive ERP doesn't publish it. MRPeasy offers production scheduling; QAD Adaptive ERP doesn't publish it. MRPeasy offers capacity planning; QAD Adaptive ERP doesn't publish it. MRPeasy offers multi-site planning; QAD Adaptive ERP doesn't publish it.
MRPeasy is the better fit for manufacturers wanting broad MRP at a clear price. QAD Adaptive ERP is the better fit for global manufacturers wanting broad ERP coverage.
- MRPeasy fits best
Manufacturers wanting broad MRP at a clear price
- QAD Adaptive ERP fits best
Global manufacturers wanting broad ERP coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | MRPeasy 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | QAD Adaptive ERP —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | — |
| Ranking | #1 in Material Requirements Planning Software | #13 in Material Requirements Planning Software |
| Best for | Manufacturers wanting broad MRP at a clear price | Global manufacturers wanting broad ERP coverage |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49/user/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, 2FA | ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MRPeasy 5/5 · QAD Adaptive ERP 0/5 | ||
| Multi-level BOMs | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Purchase planning | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Production scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Capacity planning | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Multi-site planning | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Demand inputs | Both | Not published |
| Deployment model | Cloud | Not published |
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| Our verdict | MRPeasy is cloud-based manufacturing resource planning and ERP software for small manufacturers and distributors. It supports make-to-order, make-to-stock, and batch production, combining multi-level bills of materials, inventory,… Read the review → |
QAD Adaptive ERP is enterprise resource planning software for global manufacturing companies across automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, high technology, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences. Its scope extends beyond… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MRPeasy — where it wins
- Multi-level BOMs, procurement forecasting, and finite-capacity scheduling
- Production, inventory, purchasing, forecasting, and accounting in one system
- Web, iOS, Android, and integrations with major business platforms
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid access starts at $49 per user per month
- Multi-site planning and sales forecasting require the Enterprise tier
- API and webhooks are reserved for the Unlimited tier
QAD Adaptive ERP — where it wins
- Covers planning, scheduling, capacity, production, costing, lean, WIP, and subcontracting
- Combines finance, inventory, sales, purchasing, asset management, and analytics
- Supports internationalization, low-code extensions, integrations, and AI use cases
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact sales
- The product scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking focused MRP software
- MRP-specific depth is not detailed in the published product information
- MRPeasy9.0/10 · From $49/user/mo · 30-day trial
Broad manufacturing planning and scheduling with transparent monthly tiers.
Visit MRPeasyFull verdict → - QAD Adaptive ERP—/10 · Pricing on request
Broad global manufacturing ERP coverage, with pricing and MRP depth requiring a sales conversation.
Visit QADFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026







