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IFS Cloud Platform vs Infor LN 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
6.6
IFS Cloud support is responsive in Australia, but regional inconsistencies and speed issues highlight need for improved communication.
Sentiment score
9.0
Infor LN support is mixed, with efficient resolution but issues in add-on support, ticket management, and overall quality.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
4.5
IFS Cloud Platform requires improvements in usability, integration, pricing, customization, mobile compatibility, AI integration, support, and documentation.
Sentiment score
4.8
Infor LN needs improved UI, simplified reporting, smoother migration, better integration, enhanced HR features, and optimized performance.
We have problems with the database, not with Infor - with the Oracle database.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.6
IFS Cloud Platform is scalable, adaptable, and suitable for complex organizations, but core modifications and updates can be challenging.
Sentiment score
8.8
Infor LN is highly scalable, effectively supporting multi-company environments and thousands of users, with regular updates enhancing its robustness.
The system is scalable.
 

Setup Cost

No sentiment score available
IFS Cloud Platform offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing, best purchased directly due to partner training limitations.
No sentiment score available
Infor LN offers competitive pricing based on company size and licenses, with clear costs and no hidden fees.
The price is seven on a scale of one to ten, with SAP being more expensive than Infor LN.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
IFS Cloud Platform is praised for its stability and reliability, with few unplanned outages and rare performance issues.
Sentiment score
8.0
Infor LN is stable and dependable, with minimal errors and rare crashes, though configurations and resources may impact performance.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.2
IFS Cloud Platform users appreciate its customizable, adaptive features, intuitive interface, and seamless integration across finance, CRM, and warehouse management.
Sentiment score
7.4
Infor LN provides user-friendly, scalable solutions with robust manufacturing, planning, and integration features for global multi-industry operations.
It includes an ERP system that is end-to-end from ordering to reporting financials.
 

Categories and Ranking

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)
Infor LN
Ranking in ERP
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.4%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infor LN is 4.7%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Jarod Dwi - PeerSpot reviewer
ERP integration transforms automation and financial reporting with good support
I use the solution for the manufacturing process, finance, supply chains, and quality It integrates with robotic processing and automation, enhancing our process automation. It also integrates with the PLC system using Mitsubishi and with the MIS software. The solution covers all modules,…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Educational Organization
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What do you like most about Infor LN?
Most of them who use Infor LN have add-ons connected to ERP. It's either a supplier exchange, or they've got sales problems that are integrated with it.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor LN?
The pricing information for Infor LN is not transparent as it involves yearly subscription costs for the cloud version, and price structures vary across different locations.
What needs improvement with Infor LN?
The user interface of Infor LN is not very user-friendly. It has a complicated menu system which makes it difficult for daily users. There's a need for a simpler menu structure. Additionally, it ca...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud
Infor ERP LN
 

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Sample Customers

China Airlines, Electrolux Group, Babcock, Cimcorp, Sky, Multiplex, Veolia. 
LTH Castings, Gloucester Engineering, Gorman-Rupp, Computer Designs, Instrument Technology, GWA Group Limited, PRIDE Industries, CAV Aerospace, New Scale Technologies Inc.
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