Ellucian vs Infor CloudSuite comparison

Ellucian and Infor are both solutions in the ERP category. Ellucian is ranked #32, while Infor is ranked #15 with an average rating of 7.9. Ellucian holds a 0.6% mindshare in ERP, compared to Infor’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Ellucian users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Infor users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Infor CloudSuite and Ellucian cater to different segments with CloudSuite focusing on broad business operations and Ellucian on higher education. Ellucian has an upper hand in specialized academic features while Infor CloudSuite is noted for adaptability across various industries.

Features: Infor CloudSuite provides extensive enterprise tools like financial management, supply chain optimization, and integration flexibility. Ellucian is strong in student information systems, campus management, and academic functionalities, which are crucial for education-focused users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ellucian offers a deployment model tailored to educational environments with specialized support for academic institutions. Infor CloudSuite uses a generalized deployment approach but provides robust support across diverse business areas.

Pricing and ROI: Infor CloudSuite might have higher setup costs due to its broad capabilities but offers ROI through enterprise efficiencies. Ellucian requires a lower initial investment, presenting compelling ROI by enhancing education-specific operations.

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Categories and Ranking

Ellucian

Ranking in ERP

32nd

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Student Information System (SIS) (1st)

Infor CloudSuite

Ranking in ERP

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CRM (20th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (3rd), Local Government CRM (8th), Product Configuration and Quoting (4th), Warehouse Management (3rd), Cloud HCM (9th), Financial Close Software (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infor CloudSuite is 1.9%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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reviewer1308615

Associate Dean at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

Presents all information in one place and automates some of our manual processes

This product is used by more than 50 colleges in our state and it is purchased by the government. The system office does the testing and pushes out the patches to us, so everything has been testing. Even if there is any customization that needs to be done, it happens before it comes to us. As such, I haven't had to contact technical support myself.

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Dietmar Müller

Key Account Manager at Cronon GmbH

Provides integrated solutions for international business operations

Infor CloudSuite offers a comprehensive solution with integrated business intelligence and artificial intelligence capabilities. It does not require hardware or extensive IT expertise, which are standard advantages for cloud solutions. Its integration capabilities with Microsoft features are notable. Additionally, it is a highly scalable and stable solution, useful for large enterprises engaged in international business. It is also easy to maintain compared to other ERP solutions.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like that all of the student information is in one place."

"Workflow management and collaboration tools enhance operations and facilitate seamless interaction among departments."

"Infor CloudSuite offers a comprehensive solution with integrated business intelligence and artificial intelligence capabilities."

"Infor's environment—ION and Infor OS—is better than SAP's. The load time is shorter and Infor performs much better than SAP."

"Infor CloudSuite Industrial is easy to setup. The built-in solution is already there, so we can start implementing it right away when we install it in an organization. After going through different test executions and workshops, any missing features can be added using Infor extension tables and other products. It will take at least eight to nine months to go live."

"It is a very scalable solution."

"The customization capabilities of CloudSuite Industrial are also there."

"The stability of the solution is perfect. I rate it a ten out of ten."

"It offers a facility to get data quickly."

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Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."

"Infor needs to work on its documentation. For example, if I need to create a business object deployment from LVN to element, the instructions for this are insufficient. Many specific use cases aren't covered in the manual."

"There is room for improvement in the pricing. For us, it's the pricing aspect. Since we're South African, it's difficult when it's a dollar-based product."

"For the quality department, there is a module called quality, and I feel it has to be a little bit simplified."

"Currently, there are some challenges with handling large reports, possibly due to setup limits or issues with the solution."

"Regarding integration, specific third-party tools are not accepted, for example, on the old version of IBM or Oracle."

"Planning needs to be improved. That is, industry-specific planning details need to be added and refined."

"The price of the solution is not good. In Europe, it's difficult to find people who already know Infor, which was a problem during implementation."

"The platform's distribution features need enhancement."

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"It is a cost-effective solution."

"For on-premise installations, the licensing is yearly."

"I'm working for a German company, but I'm located in Portugal. In the German market, Infor's price isn't an issue for clients, but Infor is losing market share every year to SAP in Portugal. Portuguese clients find SAP more affordable. Infor needs to work on this."

"The platform's pricing depends on the specific number of users."

"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

"I feel it is not very cheap, very economical but also not very expensive."

"As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for five years, but it was a one-time opportunity."

"The pricing is not built on a standard model."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

34%

Computer Software Company

14%

Educational Organization

13%

Comms Service Provider

Healthcare Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Educational Organization

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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What do you like most about Infor CloudSuite Industrial?

Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor CloudSuite Industrial?

As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for 5 years, but it was a one-time opportunity.

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What needs improvement with Infor CloudSuite Industrial?

While there are many advantages to using Infor CloudSuite Industrial, there are some drawbacks that could be addressed. Specifically, I believe there should be better clarity and agreement on all i...

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Also Known As

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Overview

A range of campus management solutions for higher education sector including student information system, registration tools, and more.

Ellucian

Infor CloudSuite is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based ERP software designed to streamline various business processes. It offers core functionalities such as financial management, supply chain management, production management, and CRM. The suite is tailored to specific industries, including manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, automotive, and distribution, each featuring industry-specific solutions. Being cloud-based, Infor CloudSuite provides scalability, automatic updates, and remote access, reducing the need for on-premise hardware and IT costs. It enhances efficiency through task automation, improved workflows, and data visibility, supporting data-driven decision-making.

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Sample Customers

Oklahoma Christian University

PRIDE Industries

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