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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
16th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LX is 1.6%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 3.2%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Dynamics AX3.2%
Infor LX1.6%
Other95.2%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2149446 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Consistent optimization of production and efficient procurement processes improve operational effectiveness
I am working as an IT Director at Istituto De Angeli, which is a company of Fareva. FAREVA is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, makeup, and home and industrial care products. I have worked with the traceability and audit features in Infor LX, including the electronic signature module, which is essential in the pharmaceutical industry. The electronic signature is a key component of compliance for our ERP. This is crucial for periodic inspections we receive from authorities, including European authorities, Italian AIFA, USA FDA and other Pharma Agencies and Ministry world wide. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Infor LX a 9.
reviewer2765214 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Sales Support Supervisor at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Has required ongoing support and modernization but effectively manages core operations and complex workflows
Microsoft Dynamics AX is a very strong ERP system, applicable for customizations to help companies and organizations streamline their processes. The specific feature I find most valuable about Microsoft Dynamics AX is the applicable permissions. There are many levels of security and permissions for each user to monitor and access specific data relative to their functions. Additionally, the linkage and transition between exploring and moving from window to window, from function to function is valuable. The impact of Microsoft Dynamics AX on managing financial processes is significant. It's a very important element for financial departments as it represents all transactions, references, and records. The adjustments and availability to create more than one virtual company allow large companies, which combined represent one group of companies, to connect and streamline their financials and operations.

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 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."
"Infor LX has improved my customers' manufacturing processes by creating a standard in the process, which improves performance in manufacturing as well as finance, distribution, and supply chain."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."
"The most important feature of Infor LX for me is the use of models for accounting, which create effects in different layers simultaneously."
"I've been using it since December 2009, and it has been absolutely stable till now."
"Infor LX's most valuable feature is that it's very interactive."
"Dynamics AX is very simple to use."
"The product's most valuable features are its day-to-day operations, Power BI-driven workspaces, and homepage."
"Microsoft Dynamics is very stable."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is customization."
"The relation between CRM and Sales, that's the main strength of this ERP."
"It's scalable."
"I like that it's a complete ERP solution from production level to branch level."
 

Cons

"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 connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."
"From a supporting point of view, Infor LX is not quite what I see with SAP and other areas."
"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."
"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens."
"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens. I would benefit from a more integrated interface."
"There should be the capability for users to enhance the application by using a low-code or no-code product from the Microsoft family."
"The product takes some training to get up to speed on all functionality and modules in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP system."
"Microsoft could provide more flexible hardware requirements that can scale with the volume of data being processed rather than providing only a minimum requirement."
"The integration could improve for the future."
"The manufacturing module in GP is quite basic, and those who require more advanced manufacturing capabilities often turn to third-party modules or tools."
"The user interface could be better."
"I don't know if Microsoft Dynamics AX is still receiving official technical support from Microsoft."
"This solution could be improved with more expert resources and an easier implementation process."
 

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 price of the solution could benefit from being less expensive."
"The tool is cheap."
"The product's pricing is expensive. The tool costs 210 USD per user for one month."
"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."
"We pay for licensing yearly to use Microsoft Dynamics AX."
"I purchased the license once, and there is a license with a partner that I pay for annually."
"The product's license renewal cost could be better."
"Go for cloud implementation, if cost is critical."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Infor LX?
For Infor LX itself, the gap for improvement is to add some AI functionality to the product in the future.
What is your primary use case for Infor LX?
Infor LX is primarily used for manufacturing. The use case involved transitioning from a previous Wipro project, moving from Pfizer to GSK, with the entire migration occurring within Infor LX. For ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor LX?
Regarding pricing for Infor LX, on a scale where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I would rate it accordingly.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I don't know if Microsoft Dynamics AX is still receiving official technical support from Microsoft. I can see most companies working with AX currently transforming to D365, upgrading their ERP syst...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I'm using Microsoft Dynamics AX to process and monitor the sales process from end-to-end, starting from placing orders. First, the order entry and placing the sales order, creating purchase requisi...
 

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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