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Infor LN vs NetSuite ERP comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Infor LN
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
ERP (7th)
NetSuite ERP
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (6th), Billing Software (1st), Cloud ERP (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, they serve different purposes. Infor LN is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 5.5%, up 4.0% compared to last year.
NetSuite ERP, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud ERP, holds 20.8% mindshare, down 34.4% since last year.
ERP
Cloud ERP
 

Featured Reviews

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,…
Venkat Sudni - PeerSpot reviewer
It's a user-friendly cloud-based solution that startups and small businesses can afford
Setting up NetSuite ERP is pretty straightforward. It's a plug-and-play solution that comes with the default bundle. We uploaded our GLs and charter accounts and added our company code to the architecture. It can be up and running in under a month. It takes at least five people to deploy NetSuite.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features are manufacturing, and manufacturing costing modules. These are all powerful features of Infor LN."
"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."
"Infor LN is a completely integrated product that provides good stability."
"The initial setup is easy."
"Infor LN has basically the same structure as CloudSuite Industrial, but LN has more advanced planning tools for manufacturing."
"Our clients appreciate the financial part of the solution, which is usually very complex. The Spanish localization is also very good."
"The advantage of Infor LN is the ability to customize some sessions directly to what our business needs."
"It's not too hard to handle the initial setup."
"Every year, they release a new version."
"We use it for the projects we do in the telecom industry."
"We can install the bundles based on our needs."
"It is a very solid product for finance and procure-to-pay processes."
"I recommend this product to professional services companies and those with complex international financial requirements. NetSuite ERP has strong capabilities in the finance domain that other ERPs may lack."
"I am impressed with the product's ease of use. It also helps us reduce the techstack."
"I like the ease of setup and customization of forms."
"As NetSuite ERP is a cloud product, a valuable feature I found in it is the very friendly user interface. You can set up shortcuts within the applications for frequently used reports or navigation. You can also customize dashboards in NetSuite ERP. Another feature I found valuable in the solution is good reporting. It has many industry-standard reports focused on finance and inventory. I also like the seamless switching between production and test environments and that you can customize the environments within NetSuite ERP. For example, you can put banners on your test and production environments to differentiate or segregate the logins to prevent mistakes. The solution is pretty easy to use and navigate, and it's more of a lightweight software. I like that it's a cloud product, so work is done on the front end rather than the back end. There's also a community for NetSuite ERP where you can raise your queries and issues. You'll find other people sharing experiences about common issues so you can get quick fixes from the community."
 

Cons

"When you have a bug in the system, you get some kind of alert. They should explain those alerts more."
"The tool is expensive. It needs to refine its planning details."
"The price is challenging in the market."
"The training for Infor LN is not straightforward, so a non-specialist will need training before using it."
"The user interface needs improvement. They should add more automation to reduce the number of clicks per operation."
"I would like to see the CRM improved. I would also like to see a supply chain management feature."
"It's not that intuitive."
"Regarding areas for improvement within the solution, I would say that the solution's asset management and quality management need attention."
"The solution could be more stable."
"NetSuite is good for data management, but it's missing payroll features."
"If you do go through an implementor, you need to be careful that they are actual implementors and not just resellers."
"The pricing is high."
"There is a lot of room for improvement. Multiple manufacturing features need to be updated on NetSuite. More functionalities need to be added. I think there are a lot of functionalities coming out for warehouse management systems and manufacturing automation via advanced manufacturing functionalities. I think they need to improve a little more on those aspects and make it easier on the scheduling aspect."
"The solution's initial setup process was complex."
"Some of the features around the payroll and payroll taxes and management of that are lacking. We had to outsource some of that because we found that the functionality isn't there."
"The communication has been peculiar, and the overall commercial process has been less than satisfactory."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 price of the solution can vary."
"Only people who undergo training from the companies can learn about Infor products."
"We have to pay a licensing fee for the solution."
"The tool’s AMC and support are given on a yearly basis. You need to make monthly payments for support."
"Compared to other high-end ERP software, Infor LN's cost of ownership is lower. The difference isn't huge, though."
"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."
"Infor LN is a free solution, and everything is included in the package, such as add-ons."
"NetSuite ERP has a cost per module you want to use, and then you have the license per user."
"There is an annual license required to use this solution."
"Regarding costs, it's not just about licensing. Customization recurring costs can become expensive over five to eight years, especially with new releases. However, NetSuite ERP integrates well with third-party applications, so it can still be used for finance while another ERP is used for localized production."
"The price of the solution is quite high."
"It's very competitively priced due to it being a subscription model. So, clients are quite happy with the pricing. I would rate it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."
"The price is less than the cost of daily hours."
"It is expensive."
"Pricing for NetSuite ERP is okay, but it could be better. The licensing model for NetSuite ERP is based on the number of modules and users. The standard license covers up to twenty-five users. If you have more than twenty-five users, you'll have to buy the premium license, which would double the price. For one module with five user licenses, the cost is between $40,000 to $50,000."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
21%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Retailer
5%
Educational Organization
45%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

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?
Infor LN is cost-effective when compared to solutions like SAP.
What needs improvement with Infor LN?
There is always room for improvement. Our version of Infor LN is quite old, and we have discussed upgrading.
What do you like most about NetSuite ERP?
The inventory feature in NetSuite ERP is very valuable to me because it provides clear estimates about the depreciation of details and includes useful mobile modules.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetSuite ERP?
If you buy it through Europe or North America, it is quite expensive. However, if you can buy it from developing markets according to NetSuite, you can get significant discounts, up to 70%.
What needs improvement with NetSuite ERP?
Reports are good but not perfect. The custom reports could be improved. The initial setup process for reports can be a bit complicated and may require more user-friendly options. My previous compan...
 

Comparisons

 

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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.
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