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Epicor ERP vs IFS Cloud Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.5
Epicor ERP customer service receives mixed reviews, with varying account manager quality and inconsistent communication affecting issue resolution.
Sentiment score
6.6
IFS Cloud support is responsive in Australia, but regional inconsistencies and speed issues highlight need for improved communication.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
4.4
Epicor ERP needs enhancements in usability, international financial tools, CRM, cloud, APS, reporting, UI, HR, QC, and training.
Sentiment score
4.5
IFS Cloud Platform requires improvements in usability, integration, pricing, customization, mobile compatibility, AI integration, support, and documentation.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.6
Epicor ERP efficiently scales for small to mid-sized enterprises and can support larger firms with proper vendor support.
Sentiment score
8.6
IFS Cloud Platform is scalable, adaptable, and suitable for complex organizations, but core modifications and updates can be challenging.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
5.0
Epicor ERP's pricing varies by deployment, with significant initial and annual costs influenced by customization and licensing flexibility.
No sentiment score available
IFS Cloud Platform offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing, best purchased directly due to partner training limitations.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Epicor ERP's stability improved significantly after version 10.2, though non-English versions like Spanish need further enhancements.
Sentiment score
8.2
IFS Cloud Platform is praised for its stability and reliability, with few unplanned outages and rare performance issues.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.3
Epicor ERP offers flexible customization, robust integration, superior traceability, and comprehensive tools for job management, reporting, and analytics.
Sentiment score
8.2
IFS Cloud Platform users appreciate its customizable, adaptive features, intuitive interface, and seamless integration across finance, CRM, and warehouse management.
 

Categories and Ranking

Epicor ERP
Ranking in ERP
16th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IFS Cloud Platform
Ranking in ERP
9th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
CRM (11th), Customer Experience Management (7th), Field Service Management (1st), Help Desk Software (7th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (2nd), Local Government CRM (4th), IT Asset Management (7th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (5th), License Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Epicor ERP is 3.1%, up from 2.0% 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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Featured Reviews

Seth Sunu - PeerSpot reviewer
An easy-to-use solution that can be used for total business operation, but its pricing should be improved
We use Epicor ERP for our total business operation Epicor ERP is an easy-to-use solution. There are some glitches in Epicor ERP. Epicor ERP should add some automations. I have been using Epicor ERP for the past six years. Epicor ERP is a stable solution. More than 300 users are using the…
Patrick Abi Habib - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
11%
Healthcare Company
7%
Retailer
7%
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Epicor ERP?
Pricing isn't a big problem for the solution - I haven't seen them lose deals because of it.
What needs improvement with Epicor ERP?
The main challenge with implementing Epicor ERP is finding the right partners, especially in Europe.
What is your primary use case for Epicor ERP?
We use the product in the manufacturing industry.
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.
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.
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...
 

Also Known As

Epicor SaaS ERP
IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

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