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FlexNet Licensing vs IFS Cloud Platform comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

FlexNet Licensing
Ranking in License Management
5th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IFS Cloud Platform
Ranking in License Management
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
CRM (11th), Customer Experience Management (7th), Field Service Management (1st), Help Desk Software (7th), ERP (9th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (2nd), Local Government CRM (4th), IT Asset Management (7th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the License Management category, the mindshare of FlexNet Licensing is 6.3%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 9.5%, up from 6.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Patrick Abi Habib - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 23, 2023
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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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I consider it to be a well-priced solution compared to other mid-range or high-end ERP solutions."
"IFS Applications are competitive in terms of pricing compared to other vendors, such as SAP, Oracle, and Epicor. They are generally cheaper, especially for licensing costs."
"Ask for all-inclusive pricing, as they are pretty flexible if you ask for custom models."
"It is better to buy implementation services from IFS than from partners"
"Compared to SAP, the pricing for IFS Applications was very affordable. People using the solution would find that it's worth the money."
"There's an additional yearly cost for support."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"Pricing is an area that could be improved. They could be more competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

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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.
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...
 

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IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

PolySync, ADVA, Sentinel IC Technologies, BASIS International
Carlsberg, Pukka, Aston Martin, Sky, China Airlines, Cimcorp, Mini, Pepsi.
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