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Infor LX vs SAP S/4HANA 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
18th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP S/4HANA
Ranking in ERP
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
119
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LX is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 14.4%, down from 15.6% 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The interface we use currently needs enhancement, as I am still using the outdated green screens.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.
Deepak Madhavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Implementation simplifies ERP management with comprehensive data integration and visibility
A lot of people would say the pricing. SAP is seen as quite expensive even now. It doesn't work for smaller or medium optimizations. The licensing and pricing could be looked at. In Brownfield migration, the trade-off between greenfield and brownfield means you either keep it clean or match the business requirements. Sometimes, it's not possible to do both. While ValixAPI provides significant support in making those decisions and the SAP consultant is very useful, we are still dependent on past history and how it was originally set up. I wouldn't call that a real disadvantage, yet more accessible consulting would be beneficial. Incorporating all other cloud products, like APO or IPP, into the S/4 house might also help.

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."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"Infor LX's most valuable feature is that it's very interactive."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."
"The most important feature of Infor LX for me is the use of models for accounting, which create effects in different layers simultaneously."
"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."
"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."
"SAP S4HANA version 1909 is stable. We have not gone live with 2020 yet."
"A user-friendly UI with good documentation."
"SAP S/4HANA is a comprehensive ERP solution that provides better performance."
"The ability to optimize performance by allowing both data transactions and analytics on a single platform is particularly valuable."
"It seamlessly integrates with all the SAP Business Suite products such as IoT, AI, Analytics and all other SaaS solutions. The product is very robust and comprehensive."
"The finance module is the best thing. It integrates well with other modules, which makes it the best ERP available."
"Offers an excellent UI"
"The finance solution and procurement functionalities are good."
 

Cons

"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX."
"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed. The development of APIs must be enhanced, especially for AS400."
"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."
"It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting."
"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed."
"The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."
"When we want to raise a ticket on the SAP portal, the process takes a longer time, and there are many selections that confuse the user."
"It should have more support. Documentation and support for mobile apps can be improved."
"There could be a bit more competitiveness in their licensing and pricing."
"The licensing of SAP S/4HANA needs to be improved"
"The solution could have a better user experience. However, they are working a lot on the user experience and they have come up with various applications, such as mobile applications. This was lacking over the last two years."
"The user interface is less friendly."
"The theory-side of the solution needs to be improved."
"The solution could be more user-friendly for regular users and developers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Infor LX is not cheap but much cheaper compared to SAP HANA."
"Pricing is variable due to different deals and discounts, typically starting at around $2000 US dollars for one license."
"Our last maintenance fee was around $15,000 a year for 33 current users."
"It is on a quarterly basis. There are no additional costs. There is just the standard fee."
"SAP S/4HANA is expensive."
"Licensing works on a subscription model for the cloud version and it's a one-time fee for the on-premises version."
"The tool's licensing is very expensive. They've changed their licensing model from the old ERP system to a new model using FUEs, which is somewhat better but still expensive."
"I have found the price of the solution is on the medium to the expensive side of the scale. There is a license for this solution and there are additional maintenance fees."
"It is very expensive. It is not cheap."
"The price could be lower."
"The price of the solution is reasonable but some modules can be expensive. When comparing SAP S4HANA to other solutions, such as Oracle, it is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Computer Software Company
18%
Non Profit
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Educational Organization
40%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
4%
 

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?
Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed. The development of APIs must be enhanced, especially for AS400. Business intelligence integration is another area tha...
What is your primary use case for Infor LX?
I am a consultant for Infor LX, primarily working in the finance modules. I work with my clients in implementations of the ERP and in the development of programs about accessing the Infor database....
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 needs improvement with SAP S4HANA?
With the public cloud, now everything is being pushed into BTP. This has created challenges, as it requires us to redo our coding and development. This presents a significant learning curve for our...
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?
We work in a very niche area within the livestock industry. We have a SAP-certified solution for the poultry industry, and as part of our livestock solution, we cover poultry, dairy, and fishery. W...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
SAP S4HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
Nestle, O.C. Tanner, Sabre, New York Life Insurance Co., MEMEBOX, Siemens AG.
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