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Infor LN vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Infor LN
Ranking in ERP
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in ERP
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LN is 4.7%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 6.2%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

Sanjay Patankar - PeerSpot reviewer
May 10, 2024
Used for end-to-end logistics, manufacturing, and finance, but its performance could be improved
We are using the solution for end-to-end logistics, manufacturing, and finance Infor LN is a completely integrated product that provides good stability. The solution’s performance could be improved. I have been using Infor LN since 2017. I rate the solution’s stability a six out of ten.…
StefaanVandesompele - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 9, 2024
Provides end-to-end accounting and finance module at reasonable pricing
365 Business Central integrates with Office 365 to streamline the invoice approval process. This allows businesses to manage and approve invoices efficiently within a unified system. Our organization plans to transition to the Dynamics 365 environment, where various functions will be centralized. We will consolidate everything into one system instead of maintaining multiple databases for each country with local data. Dynamics 365 is fully integrated, which should address many of our challenges when we migrate to this new environment. We look forward to seeing how it performs in practice. The project is progressing well overall, though integrating it with other tools and ensuring Dynamics 365 operates smoothly can be challenging. Dynamics 365 is user-friendly and effective. However, a deeper understanding of its technical capabilities and architecture might be necessary to optimize its use fully. The software landscape is evolving, and achieving the best reporting and functionality with just a click can be complex. A clear vision of what you want to achieve with Dynamics 365 is essential. Proper preparation and configuration are crucial to achieving the desired outcomes. This principle applies not only to Dynamics 365 but to all software packages. Understanding the system's flexibility and adaptability based on your specific business needs is key to its successful implementation. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's not too hard to handle the initial setup."
"The best feature of this solution, is that it provides businesses with a way to see information from across different process streams, in one place via dashboards."
"The project module is the best that I've ever seen, and more than that, it's the company's flexibility to change. It means that in our company, Infor LN has the capability to support many kinds of industries."
"I like the tool’s multisite functionality."
"LN is definitely a stable product. It's number one on Gartner's four quadrants."
"It has strong sales, purchase, warehousing, and logistics order management."
"The best feature of this solution is it comes as a complete bundle. The solution has effective project, document, and application management. Additionally, the collaboration is fantastic, it is well integrated, and can be customized."
"I would say that it is typically used by large-scale manufacturing industries, especially in discrete manufacturing, and it has proven to work brilliantly."
"It is a stable solution."
"It's quite reliable, and there's a good local provider who can adapt the solution for tax issues."
"The security feature, particularly the encryption, which still builds sensitivity, is one of the most valuable features."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is using the Excel sheets on Chrome and other applications."
"All of the features are valuable, depending on where you implement them. I've done implementations in 60 countries, across 86 different companies and groups, and each company has a different reason for why they want to use it. Every single feature that I've implemented has been successful, and for some companies, where they didn't use the functionality, they have moved to external products or they've integrated into other applications."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"Our data is much more manageable than before."
"Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is extremely stable as it does not rely on our in-house servers."
 

Cons

"The finance model within this solution does not have very strong reporting functionality, which I would like to see improved."
"One area that could be improved in Omada Access Points is team communication."
"It's not that intuitive."
"The tool is expensive. It needs to refine its planning details."
"Regarding areas for improvement within the solution, I would say that the solution's asset management and quality management need attention."
"While Infor LN incorporates the latest business processes and functions, there is always room for improvement as the business grows. In the new normal, it could stand to incorporate quite a few automation processes like the RPA and utilize machine learning in the Internet of Things."
"Only people who undergo training from the companies can learn about Infor products."
"I would like to see the CRM improved. I would also like to see a supply chain management feature."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV could improve the reporting."
"The UI is not particularly user-friendly and the CRM could do with some enhancements."
"One aspect that could be improved in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the visibility and accessibility of communication-related features, such as email integration."
"There is a lot of improvement needed in the top model, such as better integration with logistics, quality management, and data modeling for all revenue types."
"Its task scheduling and manufacturing models need improvement."
"Any request that had come from the website had to go through an e-form which was then plugged into Microsoft Dynamics NAV. There was no direct data capture. That was the pain point, where clients had to build e-forms, and that caused delays in transactions and getting information."
"I think Microsoft should improve on the process of how the user decides on a business workflow. For example, there may be some kind of drag-and-drop interface that lets us decide for ourselves how to develop the business workflows that fit our purpose."
"I would like to improve the tool’s reporting and coding part."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution can vary."
"Infor LN is a free solution, and everything is included in the package, such as add-ons."
"I would say that Infor's pricing is competitive compared to other ERP solutions available in the market, such as SAP and Oracle."
"The standard pricing is two thousand per year per user. There are no additional costs."
"The licensing costs for this solution are payable annually. Standard licenses are available, but there is also the option to pay to add extra features."
"The cost is somewhat high."
"If you use Infor LN in Infor CloudSuite, there is a need to make an early payment for a license, which is approximately 2,500 EUR."
"The tool’s AMC and support are given on a yearly basis. You need to make monthly payments for support."
"Its licensing is yearly. In addition to the licensing cost, there is the cost of hosting on Azure."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV has a pay-as-you-use payment model."
"The solution's cost is reasonable."
"The deployment cost us $70,000 and we pay around $18,000 annually for support, which we find to be expensive."
"I give the solution a seven out of ten for pricing."
"We have an agreement with Microsoft and pricing is okay for us."
"You have to pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
5%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
The platform offers a robust and comprehensive cycle for supply chain and inventory management, with features like minimum and maximum settings, dynamic monitoring of inventory levels, and integrat...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
Implementing localizations when we use the system for multiple countries can be quite complex. There isn't a single solution available for all countries, and managing these localizations can be cha...
 

Also Known As

Infor ERP LN
Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
 

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Sample Customers

LTH Castings, Gloucester Engineering, Gorman-Rupp, Computer Designs, Instrument Technology, GWA Group Limited, PRIDE Industries, CAV Aerospace, New Scale Technologies Inc.
Harris Farm Markets, Mister Spex GmbH, Bounce Foods, Eurofin Services SA, Medica Medizintechnik, Associated Gaskets, Onduline, Sitka Surfboard Corporation, World Animal Protection
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