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Infor LX vs Microsoft Dynamics AX 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 LX
Ranking in ERP
17th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LX is 1.5%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 6.3%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Eugenio Santos - PeerSpot reviewer
Program adapts to our requirements and handles our operations effectively
The interface we use currently needs enhancement, as I am still using the outdated green screens. I would benefit for us to adpot the latest INFOR user interface, which is a more integrated interface. Additionally, improvements in warehouse handling with handheld terminal, quality management in warehouses, and managing a dual sourcing strategy would be beneficial. I have had to build my own applications for some features that are lacking, and aligning all components for uncertainty management in the market is necessary.
SherifAnter - PeerSpot reviewer
The sales and distribution modules are robust, and reliable, and seldom encounter issues
In GP, there are certain features like financial reporting that aren't part of the core GP package. Users might need to install additional components for these features. For example, there's a reseller product called Management Reporter, but many users would prefer to have the reporting capabilities integrated within GP itself, rather than relying on external tools. The manufacturing module in GP is quite basic, and those who require more advanced manufacturing capabilities often turn to third-party modules or tools. Additionally, you might be aware that in 2028, GP is expected to reach its end of life. Microsoft has already ceased selling GP to new customers. It's essentially the same product, but this marks the final year for GP's availability.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."
"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."
"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."
"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."
"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"The most important feature of Infor LX for me is the use of models for accounting, which create effects in different layers simultaneously."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are ease of use and performance."
"All its features are valuable."
"In terms of features, GP offers a wide range of strong capabilities, particularly in the financial module."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is that it fulfills our requirements. We haven't had any issues with performance."
"Support is really good."
"This solution's most valuable feature is its workflow for purchase orders and inventory."
"The installation is extremely simple, and I have had no problems with it."
"It is easy to use, and it has a great UI. It has very well-structured modules. In terms of setup and configuration, they're logically placed, which makes it easy for any user to pick up information and learn more about the system, rather than just be plain key users of that business operating system."
 

Cons

"The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."
"It's based on AS/400 or Power i, a robust technology and platform. However, it is harder to manage admin most of the time."
"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed."
"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting."
"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens. I would benefit from a more integrated interface."
"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX."
"We do not have access to daily projections."
"The solution in general just needs a few quality improvements."
"The older version of Microsoft Dynamics AX that we are using is not as scalable as the newer version."
"The user interface could be better."
"I sometimes put in wrong data that needs correction, but I cannot change it or approve it without withdrawing it. It will then take time for me to go back in and edit it."
"There is no Arabic interface in Microsoft Business Central, which is a big weak point."
"The UI has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"I would never recommend moving to an obsolete product that cannot get support."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Infor LX is not cheap but much cheaper compared to SAP HANA."
"Our last maintenance fee was around $15,000 a year for 33 current users."
"Pricing is variable due to different deals and discounts, typically starting at around $2000 US dollars for one license."
"The initial investment cost goes up due to the hidden cost."
"We pay for licensing yearly to use Microsoft Dynamics AX."
"The product's pricing is expensive. The tool costs 210 USD per user for one month."
"It's too expensive for customers to take this on themselves. As partners, we will buy this on behalf of the customers and then charge this value for each project."
"One client was looking at a $5M SAP proposal and we got AX in just under $2M, and they were very happy with it as they have several sister companies that face $500K SAP upgrades/maintenance seemingly annually."
"The tool's licensing model is based on user subscription. The pricing needs to be reduced for the Indian and South Asian markets."
"The yearly licenses are priced okay."
"Comparatively, Business Central appears to be more cost-effective. Microsoft offers Business Central at only $70 per user per month in the US. In contrast, GP requires an initial investment, including around $9,000 for the GP license for three users and additional expenses for hardware. Therefore, the initial investment for GP is quite substantial. On the other hand, cloud-based ERP products like Business Central do not entail the same upfront investment and operate on an ongoing, subscription-based model."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
18%
Non Profit
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Infor LX?
One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated.
What needs improvement with Infor LX?
The interface we use currently needs enhancement, as I am still using the outdated green screens. I would benefit for us to adpot the latest INFOR user interface, which is a more integrated interfa...
What is your primary use case for Infor LX?
I use Infor LX for the manufacturing business at our plant. I mainly use it for operations such as purchasing, engineering master data, shop floor, inventory, and customer orders. It is important t...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
DAX is actually well supported by its development. Given that even in this old version of AX and taking into account that its predecessor D365 has been around since 2017, the DAX ERP is still worki...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
Right now, we are moving to a new ERP platform. It is in the cloud, and because of that, the cloud pushes updates every quarter, which could technically break our products. We are looking into an a...
 

Also Known As

Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
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