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Head-to-head · MRP Software

QAD Adaptive ERP vs DELMIAWorks

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score QAD Adaptive ERP #3 in MRP Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit QAD
DELMIAWorks #5 in MRP Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit DELMIAWorks

QAD Adaptive ERP leads on 0 checks, DELMIAWorks 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 scoreQAD Adaptive ERP · 9.2/10

QAD Adaptive ERP scores higher on our rubric for mrp software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

QAD Adaptive ERP is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise manufacturers. DELMIAWorks is the better fit for manufacturers needing MES plus MRP.

  • QAD Adaptive ERP fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise manufacturers

  • DELMIAWorks fits best

    Manufacturers needing MES plus MRP

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Side by side

Feature QAD Adaptive ERP 9.2/10 Visit ↗ DELMIAWorks 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #3 in MRP Software #5 in MRP Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise manufacturers Manufacturers needing MES plus MRP
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
Support Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features QAD Adaptive ERP 0/5 · DELMIAWorks 0/5
Finite-capacity scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Shop-floor data capture Not checked yet Not checked yet
Lot/serial traceability Not checked yet Not checked yet
Demand forecasting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-site support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers BOMs, routings, scheduling, and shop-floor control
  • Tracks inventory with lot, serial, barcode, and traceability tools
  • Adds Champion AI inventory optimization and manufacturing AI agents
  • Combines material requirements planning with production scheduling and MES
  • Connects shop-floor monitoring, quality, inventory and financial management
  • Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment and SOLIDWORKS/PDM integration
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting QAD directly
  • No free plan is offered
  • Documented support centers on docs, despite 24/7 availability
  • Custom pricing depends on modules, users, locations and contract duration
  • Its broad ERP and MES scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking only MRP
  • AI features are noted, but their specific capabilities are not described
Our verdict

QAD Adaptive ERP is an enterprise resource planning system built for global manufacturers in automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, high technology, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences. It brings financial management,…

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Manufacturers looking to coordinate planning with shop-floor execution can consider DELMIAWorks, a manufacturing ERP and MES platform from Dassault Systèmes. It is aimed at small and midsize manufacturers, with support for discrete…

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  1. QAD Adaptive ERPMRP Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. DELMIAWorksMRP Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • QAD Adaptive ERP — where it wins

    • Covers BOMs, routings, scheduling, and shop-floor control
    • Tracks inventory with lot, serial, barcode, and traceability tools
    • Adds Champion AI inventory optimization and manufacturing AI agents

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting QAD directly
    • No free plan is offered
    • Documented support centers on docs, despite 24/7 availability

  • DELMIAWorks — where it wins

    • Combines material requirements planning with production scheduling and MES
    • Connects shop-floor monitoring, quality, inventory and financial management
    • Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment and SOLIDWORKS/PDM integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom pricing depends on modules, users, locations and contract duration
    • Its broad ERP and MES scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking only MRP
    • AI features are noted, but their specific capabilities are not described
  • QAD Adaptive ERP9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad manufacturing ERP for mid-market and enterprise operations.

    Visit QADFull verdict →
  • DELMIAWorks9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    An integrated manufacturing ERP that pairs MRP with MES, scheduling, quality and shop-floor monitoring.

    Visit DELMIAWorksFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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