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Infor LN vs SAP ERP 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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.3
Infor LN surpasses SAP in effectiveness by boosting efficiency, reducing expenses, and providing substantial ROI for long-term users.
Sentiment score
7.8
SAP ERP enhances ROI with inventory reduction, automation, and data analysis, though ROI timelines can take up to three years.
Infor has saved us time by bringing a large division into one language and has saved us money.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.4
Infor LN support is praised for responsiveness, though some clients note slow responses and focus on ticket processing over resolution.
Sentiment score
6.4
SAP ERP customer service is highly rated; technical support is satisfactory but could be faster, with cost considerations noted.
They respond quickly and are helpful overall.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Infor LN is highly scalable, efficiently supports small to large organizations, and easily integrates with minimal maintenance.
Sentiment score
7.9
SAP ERP is highly scalable, supporting large organizations with flexibility, though cloud solutions may enhance scalability further.
The system is scalable.
Infor is a 100% scalable solution that supports our needs.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Infor LN is highly stable with minimal issues; extensive customization or mismanagement can affect performance, but support is effective.
Sentiment score
8.1
SAP ERP is stable and reliable, with high ratings despite occasional issues mainly due to manual configurations.
 

Room For Improvement

Infor LN users desire an intuitive interface, enhanced integration, better reporting, improved automation, and streamlined performance for all users.
SAP ERP needs interface, integration, and cost improvements alongside better training, support, customization, mobility, and international financial management.
Improvements in AI features for the UI could enhance the overall experience.
We have problems with the database, not with Infor - with the Oracle database.
Our version of Infor LN is quite old, and we have discussed upgrading.
 

Setup Cost

Infor LN offers competitive ERP pricing with flexible licensing, lower ownership costs, and optional annual maintenance and support fees.
SAP ERP has high costs but offers comprehensive features, making it valuable for enterprise data management despite expenses.
Infor LN is cost-effective when compared to solutions like SAP.
The price is seven on a scale of one to ten, with SAP being more expensive than Infor LN.
 

Valuable Features

Infor LN offers robust manufacturing, distribution, and customization capabilities for efficient multisite operations and comprehensive ERP management.
SAP ERP offers integration, customization, robust financial management, automation, scalability, real-time reporting, and support for industry-specific operations.
It simplifies tracking by following every transaction in the system, allowing finance to see online each finance transaction from production orders, purchase orders, inventory, and project-wise.
Infor LN is compatible with our company size and is cost-effective compared to other ERP solutions like SAP.
It includes an ERP system that is end-to-end from ordering to reporting financials.
 

Categories and Ranking

Infor LN
Ranking in ERP
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP ERP
Ranking in ERP
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LN is 5.4%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 20.2%, down from 22.8% 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,…
Srinivasan Kuppuswamy - PeerSpot reviewer
The amazing, robust framework with unlimited scalability earns its #1 status
The solution is not ready for the current e-commerce environment. Its was built for large enterprises who need to predictably optimize their human, material, and financial resources. ERP has evolved and businesses are changing. There are not many large corporations. Most are small enterprises with the capabilities of large enterprises through networking and platform integration. Some companies promote products but get things done with other enterprises as a network. Companies do not want to create new capacity but want to leverage existing capacity with innovative products. They do not want to spend resources on duplicating capacity or facilities. I do not think any ERP product is ready to support this environment so ERPs as a whole might end up being used for back-office functions only. It is not easy to evolve an ERP product because its intent is to integrate functions and processes within an organization. Whereas, in the new business model, processes are not limited to one's own enterprise but cut across different enterprises. There is no enterprise solution as this point in time for the current e-commerce environment so companies must integrate with many solutions.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
22%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Retailer
5%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Retailer
6%
University
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?
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.
Is Anaplan better than SAP ERP?
There are different aspects of both Anaplan and SAP ERP that I like and dislike. Anaplan improves forecast accuracy and drives up the quality of analytics. Rather than spending all of their time co...
What do you like most about SAP ERP?
The solution has made the most significant impact on our human resources function, specifically in HR operations and HR analytics. One feature of SAP ERP that I found most valuable is its use of co...
What needs improvement with SAP ERP?
There is a need for improvement in the business analytics aspect in financial reporting and also in sales and marketing analytics.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Infor ERP LN
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

LTH Castings, Gloucester Engineering, Gorman-Rupp, Computer Designs, Instrument Technology, GWA Group Limited, PRIDE Industries, CAV Aerospace, New Scale Technologies Inc.
B&G Manufacturing, Unilever, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town, Bhopal Municipal, Corporation (BMC), adidas Group, Butcher & Packer Supply Company, Franklin Valve L.P., Evoshield, Prime Meats, a Norsan Group company, EMC Corporation, Varian Medical Systems Inc., FC Bayern Mªnchen AG, AkzoNobel Chemicals B.V., T¾V Rheinland, Pacific Drilling S.A., Fire & Rescue New South Wales, University of Amsterdam, Pa_alon S.A.
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