Infor CloudSuite vs ServiceNow comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Infor CloudSuite
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
CRM (18th), ERP (14th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (3rd), Local Government CRM (5th), Product Configuration and Quoting (4th), Warehouse Management (3rd), Cloud HCM (10th), Financial Close Software (2nd)
ServiceNow
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
212
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (1st), IT Asset Management (1st), IT Service Management (ITSM) (1st), Rapid Application Development Software (4th), No-Code Development Platforms (1st)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the ERP category, the market share of Infor CloudSuite is 1.4% and it increased by 10.9% compared to the previous year. The market share of ServiceNow is 0.2% and it decreased by 12.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP
Unique Categories:
CRM
0.6%
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
12.2%
Help Desk Software
27.2%
IT Asset Management
20.6%
 

Featured Reviews

S Solomon Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 31, 2023
Advanced forecasting and analysis capabilities
In terms of improvements, we can add new features that customers are demanding, such as service and quality improvements. For instance, we could have a model to predict the expected quality, which can be imported and developed as a new feature. We can improve quality features, and there is room for enhancement. Additionally, we can also improve service-related features by adding new functionalities. Each department has its workflow. But there is a hierarchy for pricing, and managers should be approached in such cases. So, there can be a more stabilized way of having a single point of contact to approach at any time. It is already there, but some more enhancements would be good. Regarding integration, specific third-party tools are not accepted, for example, on the old version of IBM or Oracle. Some more workloads need to be done to integrate those tools, and we can have some enhancements on integration. ION is a very good tool, and we use web services already. The old system of using RESTful APIs has been eradicated, and the super approval trial is good. So, this tool is a refined way of working with services where it integrates any third-party tool. But, some of the older versions may need additional adjustments to integrate properly.
II
Feb 8, 2024
Comprehensive IT service management with predefined processes, and seamless integration, empowering organizations to streamline workflows and enhance productivity
Some features within ServiceNow have negatively impacted productivity, particularly in managing the entire process. Transitioning from Jira to ServiceNow has proven challenging for end users, as requests now involve multiple tasks, IBM numbers, and request numbers, which can be confusing. The ticketing system is also complex, causing confusion among teams and complicating reporting. Regarding incident management, while the process remains similar, end-user feedback indicates an overwhelming amount of unnecessary information, leading to confusion. There is a need to enhance ticket details visibility on the portal, such as displaying SLA information, which currently requires development effort. Additionally, there's a need for line manager approvals, especially for requests like license procurement, which is currently managed via teammates. Developing a feature specifically for approvals could alleviate the need for additional licenses. There are challenges with SLA reporting due to SLAs being configured as tasks. This leads to difficulties in accurately reporting SLA compliance, as one ticket may have multiple SLAs. Addressing this issue would improve reporting accuracy.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations."
"We did some research and chose CloudSuite because it has the flexibility to cover a range of areas. And there were many other factors like traceability, for example, which is crucial for food production."
"Infor's environment—ION and Infor OS—is better than SAP's. The load time is shorter and Infor performs much better than SAP."
"The customization capabilities of CloudSuite Industrial are also there."
"The product's most valuable feature is production planning. It is one of the core features."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Workflow management and collaboration tools enhance operations and facilitate seamless interaction among departments."
"It is a complete wave management system to increase processing efficiency."
"ServiceNow offers a range of ITSM, IT incident management, and PRCPs."
"I like the incident module, which is useful for tracking your incidents and other things. It is a reliable solution."
"The subsequent chain of tasks, I believe, is valuable."
"You can have it installed and up and running within hours if you know what you're doing. Time to market would be one of the main things to consider."
"The biggest feature is that it is cloud-based, so it's always updated, it's always current. We don't have to worry about patches, revisions. We're always working with the latest version."
"In my experience, ServiceNow's most valuable feature is its flexibility. If you have a DevOps or development team, you can customize it to meet your specific needs. The tool's dashboard categorizes incidents, making managing it much easier."
"The analytics - we like to keep track of how much work everyone is doing."
"It's a very low-code platform, and it's simple. The user experience is also really good."
 

Cons

"Regarding integration, specific third-party tools are not accepted, for example, on the old version of IBM or Oracle."
"Pricing is always an area where there is room for improvement."
"Infor needs to work on its documentation. For example, if I need to create a business object deployment from LVN to element, the instructions for this are insufficient. Many specific use cases aren't covered in the manual."
"The platform's distribution features need enhancement."
"Planning needs to be improved. That is, industry-specific planning details need to be added and refined."
"Currently, there are some challenges with handling large reports, possibly due to setup limits or issues with the solution."
"It takes time to properly learn what the product can do."
"They could include marketing automation for the product."
"The solution could improve by being more stable."
"There are Virtual Task Boards in the tool in the latest releases. There are many of them in the Scaled Agile Framework. There is some room there for improvement. It's really quite promising but, at the same time, it could be improved and I believe it will be improved soon."
"The capital expenditure neeed to get the tool up and running is extensive."
"There's always a room for improvement in terms of the ServiceNow UI. For customers, the UI is something that is a continuous improvement."
"Performance could be improved."
"The challenge with ServiceNow lies in its expansive portfolio of services. It can be complex, and users may find it expensive and challenging to understand. There is a need for a configurator within ServiceNow that guides users on how to utilize the tool effectively. This configurator should provide insights into licensing, team requirements, and the best licensing model based on whether companies prefer ownership or consumption-based models."
"The standard UI is very restricted. It doesn't look as good, compared to Remedy. Building your own UI requires some additional coding..."
"It should enhance its offerings by providing the chance to obtain course certifications at an affordable fee."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is not built on a standard model."
"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"For on-premise installations, the licensing is yearly."
"As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for five years, but it was a one-time opportunity."
"The platform's pricing depends on the specific number of users."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"I'm working for a German company, but I'm located in Portugal. In the German market, Infor's price isn't an issue for clients, but Infor is losing market share every year to SAP in Portugal. Portuguese clients find SAP more affordable. Infor needs to work on this."
"The CapEx version is great."
"The setup cost is high compared to others, especially when the scope is not fixed."
"Getting the solution up and running is expensive."
"The solution is expensive."
"ServiceNow is a leader and its pricing is quite good, quite competitive... Sometimes some plugins are not priced reasonably but, generally, the platform itself, its modules, are priced reasonably."
"It is very expensive because it is a big organization. You have to pay for additional things."
"I know that it's not too bad because people continue to use it and they are happy to renew up their contract."
"It is fairly expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
22%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Infor CloudSuite Industrial?
Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor CloudSuite Industrial?
As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for 5 years, but it was a one-time opportunity.
What needs improvement with Infor CloudSuite Industrial?
While there are many advantages to using Infor CloudSuite Industrial, there are some drawbacks that could be addressed. Specifically, I believe there should be better clarity and agreement on all i...
Which solution is better for developing non-ITSM applications: OutSystems or Service Now?
The short answer is that OutSystems is far better for 2 main reasons. Firstly, with Service Now you are locked into that platform for good. The business model is to lock in and then keep pumping th...
Would you choose ServiceNow over Microsoft PowerApps?
Hi Netanya, I will choose ServiceNow because ServiceNow is a very good tool compared to Microsoft PowerApp. Because ServiceNow has a very strong module (Performance Analysis) reporting which will ...
What do you like most about ServiceNow?
The solution has a user-friendly interface.
 

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