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Accela vs Infor CloudSuite comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Accela
Ranking in Local Government CRM
8th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Infor CloudSuite
Ranking in Local Government CRM
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
CRM (19th), ERP (14th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (2nd), Product Configuration and Quoting (4th), Warehouse Management (3rd), Cloud HCM (7th), Financial Close Software (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Local Government CRM category, the mindshare of Accela is 2.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infor CloudSuite is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Sajjad Hussain - PeerSpot reviewer
A superb platform for low-code development, but needs to improve its pricing and support
It was a customized solution like a VPN. We used some open-source tools and some paid tools. But we mostly had custom-developed tools. As for why we switched from Accela, this is a very important question because that was a legacy system, and it was running for 11 years. Of course, we reached a point where we wanted to scale our applications, and we had a legacy system that could not support scaling and required more time to implement any applications. That was one of the reasons we chose a low-code platform. We evaluated multiple solutions in the market. As part of the bidding, Accela was the lowest with more features.
S Solomon Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Advanced forecasting and analysis capabilities
In terms of improvements, we can add new features that customers are demanding, such as service and quality improvements. For instance, we could have a model to predict the expected quality, which can be imported and developed as a new feature. We can improve quality features, and there is room for enhancement. Additionally, we can also improve service-related features by adding new functionalities. Each department has its workflow. But there is a hierarchy for pricing, and managers should be approached in such cases. So, there can be a more stabilized way of having a single point of contact to approach at any time. It is already there, but some more enhancements would be good. Regarding integration, specific third-party tools are not accepted, for example, on the old version of IBM or Oracle. Some more workloads need to be done to integrate those tools, and we can have some enhancements on integration. ION is a very good tool, and we use web services already. The old system of using RESTful APIs has been eradicated, and the super approval trial is good. So, this tool is a refined way of working with services where it integrates any third-party tool. But, some of the older versions may need additional adjustments to integrate properly.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The Accela's most valuable features are visual inspection and workflow."
"We can develop features in very little time."
"It is a complete wave management system to increase processing efficiency."
"Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations."
"It is a very scalable solution."
"We did some research and chose CloudSuite because it has the flexibility to cover a range of areas. And there were many other factors like traceability, for example, which is crucial for food production."
"Infor CloudSuite offers a comprehensive solution with integrated business intelligence and artificial intelligence capabilities."
"Infor CloudSuite Industrial is easy to setup. The built-in solution is already there, so we can start implementing it right away when we install it in an organization. After going through different test executions and workshops, any missing features can be added using Infor extension tables and other products. It will take at least eight to nine months to go live."
"The customization capabilities of CloudSuite Industrial are also there."
"The stability of the solution is perfect. I rate it a ten out of ten."
 

Cons

"I would like to see integration with analytics and the Power BI dashboard."
"The tool's performance becomes slow with usage. Its deployment is also complicated."
"They could include marketing automation for the product."
"The platform's distribution features need enhancement."
"Pricing is always an area where there is room for improvement."
"The price of the solution is not good. In Europe, it's difficult to find people who already know Infor, which was a problem during implementation."
"In Germany, there aren't enough IT specialists for customization and software development, causing projects to take too long."
"In Germany, there aren't enough IT specialists for customization and software development, causing projects to take too long."
"Regarding integration, specific third-party tools are not accepted, for example, on the old version of IBM or Oracle."
"The solution's support service could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When we chose Accela, it was affordable. But with new solutions in the market, we can see cheaper ones with the same features."
"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for five years, but it was a one-time opportunity."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"For on-premise installations, the licensing is yearly."
"The platform's pricing depends on the specific number of users."
"I'm working for a German company, but I'm located in Portugal. In the German market, Infor's price isn't an issue for clients, but Infor is losing market share every year to SAP in Portugal. Portuguese clients find SAP more affordable. Infor needs to work on this."
"The pricing is not built on a standard model."
"I feel it is not very cheap, very economical but also not very expensive."
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Accela?
The Accela's most valuable features are visual inspection and workflow.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Accela?
When we chose Accela, it was affordable. But with new solutions in the market, we can see cheaper ones with the same features. Previously, Accela was on-premises, and we faced infrastructure costs ...
What needs improvement with Accela?
The tool's performance becomes slow with usage. Its deployment is also complicated.
What do you like most about Infor CloudSuite Industrial?
Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor CloudSuite Industrial?
As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for 5 years, but it was a one-time opportunity.
What needs improvement with Infor CloudSuite Industrial?
While there are many advantages to using Infor CloudSuite Industrial, there are some drawbacks that could be addressed. Specifically, I believe there should be better clarity and agreement on all i...
 

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Sample Customers

Accela is used by over 1,000 government agencies in the United States and Canada. Some of its customers include the City of Los Angeles, the State of California, and the City of Toronto.
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