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Infor LX vs Microsoft Dynamics AX comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LX is 1.5%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 3.1%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics AX3.1%
Infor LX1.5%
Other95.4%
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 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."
"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."
"Infor LX has helped us in conducting efficient production planning, streamlining procurement processes, and maintaining a reliable source of information for our vendors and procurement purchase orders."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"Mainly for manufacturing and processing, everything is excellent."
"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality, user interface functionality; it's great."
"In terms of features, GP offers a wide range of strong capabilities, particularly in the financial module."
"From a feature point of view, Dynamics is easy to use and very user-friendly, with the same UI as other Microsoft products and a navigation bar that makes it easy for exporting everything to Excel."
"If anyone is familiar with Microsoft products then they can handle it easily."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality."
"Technical support is very good."
"It was an okay solution when we delivered hardware and we had to do maintenance."
"If you're planning a major project upgrade and can take the time to put together a cost/revenue model showing AX breakeven, we generally project a break-even at less than 18 months."
 

Cons

"Infor has now stopped and drastically reduced investing in this product."
"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."
"From a supporting point of view, Infor LX is not quite what I see with SAP and other areas."
"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens."
"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."
"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX."
"The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."
"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."
"Customer Service: It needs improvement. Technical Support: It needs improvement."
"The older version of Microsoft Dynamics AX that we are using is not as scalable as the newer version."
"The integration could improve for the future."
"There is room for improvement in the licensing model and associated costs of this solution."
"There is also slowness in database backup."
"I don't know if Microsoft Dynamics AX is still receiving official technical support from Microsoft."
"The support here in Turkey could be better. However, the international support is good."
 

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."
"The price of the solution could benefit from being less expensive."
"One license costs $1,000."
"In relation to the cloud, it might be expensive for a longer duration. However, it's essential to consider the demands of enterprise users. While it's cost-effective in the short run, it becomes relatively costly in the long run."
"The tool is cheap."
"The solution is expensive."
"The tool's licensing model is based on user subscription. The pricing needs to be reduced for the Indian and South Asian markets."
"Go for cloud implementation, if cost is critical."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
6%
Computer Software Company
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 think the integration capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX need to be enhanced. There are many features for integration, such as APIs and connectors, but I need more ready APIs that link directl...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
For industrial companies, I mainly use Microsoft Dynamics AX for those processes. Most of my clients are manufacturing clients, so I work with food industries, steel industries, plastic industries,...
 

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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