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Infor LN vs SAP Business One 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

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
SAP Business One
Ranking in ERP
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LN is 5.0%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business One is 4.3%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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,…
Madhava Pemmaraju - PeerSpot reviewer
Many features are standardized, which reduces the need for customization but lacks solutions for some use cases
SAP Business One is primarily used for small to medium businesses in the MSMB market. It helps run the packaged enterprise solution for customers who cannot afford a full-fledged SAP S4HANA solution. It is used for standard finance, warehouse, and supply chain processes One of the biggest…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup is easy."
"The most valuable feature is its ability to handle products with up to 2,500 components, making it valuable for streamlining complex business operations."
"Customer service and support are very good."
"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."
"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."
"The best thing about Infor LN is that you can use it for inter-company business and for international businesses, especially by mid-sized and big companies."
"The solution covers all modules, similar to Oracle and SAP."
"I would say that it is typically used by large-scale manufacturing industries, especially in discrete manufacturing, and it has proven to work brilliantly."
"The solution offers a structured view and is useful for the top management. The top management finds it organized and structured. It is stable and gives you fewer headaches as an IT manager."
"The product seems to be quite stable."
"I like analytics, dashboard, and KPIs a lot. It is very helpful when I need to check balances and financial statements."
"We have been satisfied with the technical support."
"The solution has all the basic features that are required for us."
"This is an all-in-one ERP solution for small businesses. Everything is linked. Once you have this, you have all the features available in SAP. You have PR, inventory items, journal entry, and project management features."
"Business One's best feature is that all the modules are integrated."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is Financial Management."
 

Cons

"When you have a bug in the system, you get some kind of alert. They should explain those alerts more."
"Regarding areas for improvement within the solution, I would say that the solution's asset management and quality management need attention."
"The interface can be difficult sometimes. I need to apply a bar code system, such as business intelligence and user interface tools. The user has to be a technician sometimes to use it."
"The user interface needs to be improved."
"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."
"The training for Infor LN is not straightforward, so a non-specialist will need training before using it."
"From a customers' perspective, Infor LN covers most of the processes in the company, but sometimes, they have to choose other tools because of the functionality or the cost of the Infor solution. It covers the core functions of the company—such as financial, operations, logistics, and so on—very well, but it doesn't cover some parts such as invoices, digitization, etc."
"In general, the HR-related part of Infor LN doesn't work properly in Germany, making it an area that requires improvement."
"They have a web client now. It primarily does sales. They just added purchasing. It'll be far more effective when I have inventory and financials as well into the web client version."
"It would be ideal if the reporting and dashboards were improved upon."
"There is room for improvement in stability."
"Business One's production module has room for improvement."
"There is no dependency, the integration between the other applications."
"There are only a few standard reports available and if you want more then they either have to be downloaded or built."
"The installation process could be easier. They should have better tools to improve the effectiveness of the installation."
"Security could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution can vary."
"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 tool’s AMC and support are given on a yearly basis. You need to make monthly payments for support."
"The cost is somewhat high."
"We have to pay a licensing fee for the solution."
"I would say that Infor's pricing is competitive compared to other ERP solutions available in the market, such as SAP and Oracle."
"Compared to other high-end ERP software, Infor LN's cost of ownership is lower. The difference isn't huge, though."
"The standard pricing is two thousand per year per user. There are no additional costs."
"The licensing cost for SAP Business One is affordable, and I'd rate it as four out of five. The license covers the software, the configuration, and the services, but if you want technical support, you'd need to pay for that separately."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"Its price is reasonable. People are able to spend that much."
"SAP Business One is a cost-effective solution. The price is good and we pay for a subscription annually."
"SAP has a high cost of licensing."
"I rate the price of SAP Business One a seven out of ten."
"We feel that the licensing fees are a bit on the higher side."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
19%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Healthcare Company
5%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Educational Organization
6%
Retailer
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 price is seven on a scale of one to ten, with SAP being more expensive than Infor LN.
What needs improvement with Infor LN?
We have problems with the database, not with Infor - with the Oracle database. Additionally, the price is challenging in the market.
Are there any advantages of SAP S4 HANA over SAP Business One (SAP B1) apart from the cost?
SaP Business One is a complete solution for business management. The software applications are broad, ranging from accounting to project management and human resources. It is very versatile and com...
What do you like most about SAP Business One?
It's user-friendly and comes with comprehensive manuals. So, it is easy to learn to use SAP Business One
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Business One?
The pricing model of SAP Business One is average. It is neither too good nor too bad, and there is room for more flexibility in pricing.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Infor ERP LN
Business One
 

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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.
Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd
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