Deltek CostPoint vs IFS Cloud Platform comparison

Deltek and IFS are both solutions in the ERP category. Deltek is ranked #28, while IFS is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0. Deltek holds a 0.4% mindshare in ERP, compared to IFS’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Deltek users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of IFS users who would recommend it.

Deltek CostPoint

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50% willing to recommend

IFS Cloud Platform

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87% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Deltek CostPoint and IFS Cloud Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Deltek CostPoint

Ranking in ERP

28th

Average Rating

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IFS Cloud Platform

Ranking in ERP

9th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CRM (12th), Customer Experience Management (7th), Field Service Management (1st), Help Desk Software (8th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (2nd), Local Government CRM (4th), IT Asset Management (8th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (6th), License Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Deltek CostPoint is 0.4%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.4%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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B Stine

Manager at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

Good solution for finance in general but falls short on the manufacturing side

There is room for improvement when it comes to reporting and the manufacturing piece in general. I would like to see more of a complete solution with the operations end of the business, namely the quality management system and the production pieces. It's very good at project costing, cost accounting, accounting and finance in general. Where it falls short is the manufacturing side. Overall, the solution is very difficult to use and learn. The learning curve is difficult. Also, the GUI and user interface are not intuitive.

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Patrick Abi Habib

IFS Applications & Data Migration consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

I like the connectivity and interfaces, but the reporting could be more user-friendly

IFS uses Crystal Report mostly, which isn't too user-friendly. Developing reports isn't easy and requires a lot of dev time. Since SAP bought it, Crystal Report has become more complicated to use on IFS. You have a dashboard for reporting that is good, but it's incomplete. Most of our clients use Power BI or some additional tooling for BI. I worked on a third-party system called Harmony Solution. This French company produces a reporting tool that I feel is better than Crystal Report for IFS. They could also improve the plugin for Excel data migration to clarify its use. Many clients use it for massive amounts of data, which affects their systems. There is no communication about that. Clients use the Excel plugin because they know it works, but it does not always work the way it should. They need to improve the plugin's performance or inform customers to limit their use. Migration jobs are often based on Excel inputs, particularly CSV files. That can cause issues when operating across several countries. For example, say I'm working on a French PC collaborating with someone in India who uses an Indian PC. Excel will transform the file based on the country's language, and the input data will be wrong. I believe they are trying to fix this with the smart data tool in the cloud.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The stability of the solution is fine."

"The most valuable features of IFS Applications are their intuitiveness and ease of use. The navigations are also straightforward, which makes it easy to train users. The feedback I always receive is that it is very user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature is the distribution module."

"The platform is reliable and stable."

"Feature-wise, I like the way it provides inventory details...It is a stable solution."

"The financial posting controls are quite handy. The user interface is really friendly, highly flexible, and pretty intuitive for end users."

"The most valuable features of IFS Applications in the latest version are the new user Arena interface. It's from Apps 9, but it brings more flexibility in usage, especially around different devices, such as mobile usage, which doesn't restrict you from using a computer. We are it for the HR side, and it's proving quite good. It has a new modern feel to it similar to a standard cloud application which enhances the user experience."

"We could quickly understand what was going on and what the customer wanted to do."

"The workflow of the solution is very good."

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Cons

"Overall, the solution is very difficult to use and learn. The learning curve is difficult. Also, the GUI and user interface are not intuitive."

"There should be some improvements in the predefined templates in IFS Applications."

"The support provided by IFS Applications has room for improvement. I'm based in Poland, and when my company had an issue, finding people from IFS to give my company the support it needed was difficult."

"IFS uses Crystal Report mostly, which isn't too user-friendly. Developing reports isn't easy and requires a lot of dev time. Since SAP bought it, Crystal Report has become more complicated to use on IFS. You have a dashboard for reporting that is good, but it's incomplete. Most of our clients use Power BI or some additional tooling for BI."

"An area for improvement would be transactions, which can be tedious to complete as the process is very complex."

"The user interface can be improved. When you're clicking through the screens, there are some icons or symbols that really need updating and would be more useful and noticeable if they are aesthetically pleasing."

"IFS Applications can improve the reporting capabilities and increase the speed of feedback time in the IFS Applications. This would help with the overall performance of the solution and provide better experiences for customers."

"The solution's initial setup process was complex...The technical support my company receives from the implementation partners of the solution is not that great."

"The solution needs to improve its documentation and user-friendliness."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is better to buy implementation services from IFS than from partners"

"The pricing of the solution may appear to be expensive for smaller companies with only tens of users; however, for larger and mid-size industrial companies, IFS is able to win deals and the pricing is competitive in the market."

"Ask for all-inclusive pricing, as they are pretty flexible if you ask for custom models."

"We pay for a license to use the solution, which is not very expensive."

"The pricing is relatively high compared to competitors."

"Pricing is an area that could be improved. They could be more competitive."

"The product is reasonably priced."

"The additional cost that comes with the solution includes the overhead of the people who are trying to fix the tool issues. These people are trying to reproduce the issue and report it to the technical support and testing with them which is huge. It is the cost of quality in the end."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Construction Company

14%

University

Government

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Construction Company

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What do you like most about IFS Applications?

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine or ten out of ten since it is an extremely scalable solution that can be used for various use cases with thousands of users.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IFS Applications?

The product is reasonably priced. The costs are justified by the value provided, considering the comprehensive features and minimal need for customization. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with IFS Applications?

The solution's reporting tools still require improvement. The current functionality could be more user-friendly and flexible, which can lead to increased reliance on service partners for custom cha...

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Also Known As

CostPoint

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud

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Deltek

IFS

Overview

CostPoint is Deltek's ERP software for Government Contractors to manage project accounting, labor management, manufacturing and business intelligence while improving visibility, efficiency and profitability.

IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Industrial AI is IFS.ai.

IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.

Sample Customers

Dougherty & Associates Inc, Groth Design Group, CDH Partners, Fieldstone Architecture, FKP Architects, Group2 Architecture Engineering Ltd., PHH ARC, Rios Clementi Hale Studios, R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd., Seccuris, Stendel + Reich Architects, The Thompson Rosemount Group Inc.

China Airlines, Electrolux Group, Babcock, Cimcorp, Sky, Multiplex, Veolia.

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