IFS Cloud Platform vs Microsoft Dynamics SL comparison

IFS and Microsoft are both solutions in the ERP category. IFS is ranked #13 with an average rating of 7.8, while Microsoft is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. IFS holds a 2.4% mindshare in ERP, compared to Microsoft’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of IFS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Microsoft Dynamics SL and IFS Cloud Platform are ERP solutions focused on enhancing business processes. IFS Cloud Platform often takes the lead due to its more robust features, despite Dynamics SL's favorable pricing and support.

Features: Microsoft Dynamics SL shines with its project management, accounting capabilities, and suitability for project-driven organizations. IFS Cloud Platform provides comprehensive enterprise-wide functionality, including supply chain management, asset management, and extensive integration options, differentiating itself with a broader offering.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Dynamics SL offers straightforward deployment and dependable support services, ideal for organizations with limited IT resources. IFS Cloud Platform offers complex deployment but provides flexible cloud-based solutions and superior integration capabilities, emphasizing flexibility and scalability.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Dynamics SL generally involves lower initial costs and quick time to value, appealing to cost-sensitive organizations. IFS Cloud Platform may require a higher initial investment but offers extensive capabilities, often delivering a higher long-term ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

IFS Cloud Platform

Ranking in ERP

13th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CRM (21st), Customer Experience Management (7th), Field Service Management (2nd), Help Desk Software (11th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (3rd), Local Government CRM (6th), IT Asset Management (10th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (10th), License Management (3rd)

Microsoft Dynamics SL

Ranking in ERP

20th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.4%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics SL is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP

Featured Reviews

Brendan Fisher

IFS Applications Consultant at Zest Business Process Management Ltd

Robust, customizable, and modern

IFS is a very large and complex software, and implementation of IFS can be challenging and may lead to a difficult lengthy project. It can take between 12 and 24 months in some cases to deploy. I have found that not all clients are fully aware of how big the task is that they're undertaking when they make a decision to move to software like this. Companies need to be more aware of the complexity of an ERP implementation project and while I fully recommend moving to IFS, it is not easy and does require business change when adopting an ERP solution. New features are a difficult ask - I work across multiple industries and everyone would probably choose a different feature. Maybe BIM in Construction or Customs link-ups for importers/exporters.

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Cirvesh-Daga

Director at T-Systems International GmbH

Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities

An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability. However, I'm sure Microsoft is already thinking about incorporating AI co-pilot features, which should be coming soon. The end person who will be looking at the report is the CFO, and CFO isn't just interested in static reports but in predictive information. Ideally, SL could use data from ERP, and CRM to provide some level of prediction. CoPilot is plugged into Dynamics, it'll be a plus and even a huge selling point over other solutions that are there in the market because now we have a component of AI. We can also give you some level of prediction. Even if it starts with a 15% confidence level, a CFO will take that because it still allows them to increase their bets to a certain extent. So, that's something that I I will look forward to whenever Microsoft introduces it.

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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

"I like the connectivity and interfaces. In V10, it's easy to modify the interfaces and layouts, but it's becoming more complicated in the cloud. IFS is excellent at asset maintenance and incident management. They have specialized modules for IFS that cover incident and asset management and everything else connected to finance. The reporting in IFS is also easy to use."

"IFS Applications' best feature is the user-friendly interface that has a .NET Framework application in the front end and an Oracle database and WebLogic middleware."

"The workflow of the solution is very good."

"There tends not to be a massive weakness in the product itself, as weaknesses can quickly be resolved in the next patch or the next release."

"IFS has been completely rebuilt, modernized, and cloud-based so we don't need bulky software installations."

"The main reason for the ERP project was to bring together our fourteen sites, which had until then worked in separate silos."

"The platform is reliable and stable."

"All the modules are valuable in their own right, but everything has to go through the ERP. IFS has done an excellent job integrating the various modules to complete these processes. My expertise is in the finance module, but I have used the other verticals. It's an all-around good product."

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"If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature."

"It's pretty easy to set up."

"The solution has provided a good return on investment by ensuring our financial and operational information is accurate and timely."

Cons

"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."

"Technical support could be improved."

"The next version has already been released, and some of the technical things are a little bit behind the curve in development. This is specifically security, maintenance, security role maintenance, and creation. This is in their new product, called IFS Cloud."

"The CRM was shaky and although this improves in Apps 10, there is room for improvement."

"I have seen that one of the areas that my company has identified for improvement might be the rental management capabilities within the solution."

"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."

"We have upgraded to the latest version right now. We have issues with the quality. We tried to enroll in their Evergreen program which was meant to help us adopt any service update or anything that the tool’s providers come up with."

"The solution's reporting tools still require improvement."

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"The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system."

"The licensing of the solution should be adjusted. The policies aren't ideal. They should make it easier to understand. Right now, it's too confusing."

"An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"IFS Applications is expensive software, but it's on par with SAP and Oracle. It's for large enterprises and government entities and not for small and medium-sized enterprises. They have one licensing model, but if you want to have a module-specific license, they provide component-based licenses. Unlike SAP and Oracle, it doesn't have different levels of licensing. It's one level of licensing."

"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."

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

"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."

"Licensing is on an annual basis, with no additional costs."

More IFS Cloud Platform pricing and cost advice

"The licensing costs were reasonable."

"If the value proposition is clear for the customer, they won't see it as an expensive solution. A solution becomes expensive when it doesn't do what it promises."

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Computer Software Company

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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.

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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?

I am not able to recall much about batch. Documentation-wise, they need more. There is not much available online, and the documentation availability is on the lower side compared to other products,...

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What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics SL?

If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics SL?

The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system. Transitioning to a transactional processing system would significantly enhance its efficiency and usability.

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics SL?

Our primary use case for the platform was managing our financial and operational processes across multiple companies. We are a group with 11 to 12 companies, and Dynamics SL has been integral in ma...

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Also Known As

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud

Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics SL

Overview

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™.

IFS

Project management, job costing, materials management, service call entry, receiving, billing, and sales solution.

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Sample Customers

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

ASAP, Espartec, S.A de C.V., TGLT, Calder‹n Autopartes El_ctricas, GGS Systems, CLEAResult, Shared Spectrum Company, Scope Global Pty Ltd

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