Epicor ERP vs Infor M3 vs SAP ERP comparison

Epicor and Infor are both solutions in the ERP category. Epicor is ranked #13 with an average rating of 6.9, while Infor is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.0. Epicor holds a 2.6% mindshare in ERP, compared to Infor’s 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Epicor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Infor users who would recommend it.

Epicor ERP

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83% willing to recommend

Infor M3

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92% willing to recommend

SAP ERP

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87% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Epicor ERP is 2.6%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infor M3 is 2.6%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 9.0%, down from 17.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SAP ERP	9.0%
Infor M3	2.6%
Epicor ERP	2.6%
Other	85.8%

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Khalid Jalal

Senior Manager Group Ict at Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Co. B. S. C. (c)

Requires extensive customization and fails to meet manufacturing needs

My overall experience with Epicor ERP is extremely bad. I just finished a call with the team, and the experience is really unsatisfactory. I will not recommend it to anyone. There's extensive customization required for Epicor ERP, and the standard process is not suitable. Though it is meant for manufacturing, it is not performing the manufacturing job effectively. Regarding the installation process, the implementation is not the problem as the installation is fine. The issue lies with configuration. Although it's supposed to be configurable, it requires customization for everything we need to do. When comparing to JD Edwards and in-house applications, a process that takes one minute in those systems takes ten minutes in Epicor ERP because users have to navigate through different screens constantly. If a user forgets to switch to one screen, the process remains incomplete, making end-user training extremely difficult. There's no automation and workflow feature that can be used without customization. Everything requires changes, making it similar to developing a new platform from scratch. Initially, we anticipated some benefits from using Epicor ERP, but based on the current outcome, it has been completely unsuccessful. The main issue is that everything requires customization rather than configuration. Unless they change their whole approach from customization to configuration, this product should not be used anywhere.

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Umesh D

Vice President, Delivery at Independent Computer Consulting Group, Incorporated

Maximized industry-specific process efficiency with rapid implementation

The best features of Infor M3 are the micro-vertical and industry ready-made solutions rather than generic solutions. They have ready-made solutions ready, so the implementation of the process discovery happens very fast. It won't take more than two months, and if the process is very simple and they adopt the standard, it may happen within five weeks, covering the implementation cycle which will finish within seven to eight months. Most of the time, it helps streamline business processes; maybe some processes such as unique subcontracting vary by continent or job work, which could be different due to legal compliance. Other than that, everything helps because the processes are very much streamlined. Everywhere you have a check and maker concept, there is a workflow, and all those things are there; document management is also very simple. You can drag and drop the reports. The workflow feature is very good and flexible, working with multi-level authorization and all those capabilities. Apart from that, the GUI interface screens are really good. Users can design their own workspace based on the roles, and there are roles-based security options, with many roles available that you need not define—you can just tweak them.

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Achmad Dimyati

IT Service Management Team Lead at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term adaptation and evolution meets changing technology trends

SAP ERP is not really real-time. We use the HANA database which is supposed to be memory data in memory, but we are still not very happy. It is supposed to be real-time and come very quickly, but in reality, it still takes time to run. That is why we use BW of SAP, Business Objects, and now we have moved to the Analytic Cloud where we start using predictive AI. SAP recently implemented Databricks, and they started investing significantly in the analytic environment. SAP ERP has been left behind as they moved to S/4HANA with the HANA database. They restructured the whole table structure of SAP ERP, introduced simple finance, simple logistics, and moved HR to SuccessFactors. They have the BTP layer where they manage everything from integration to master data management. The challenge with SAP is that they move very fast to different products and buy different products. It requires significant investment and many skills to catch up because all of these have different sets of technology. The fundamental has changed differently. It is not monolithic anymore but different products under one name, SAP. You have to buy it model by model for additional models. Products such as SuccessFactors, Ariba for procure to pay, Concur for travel, and Facility Management use totally different technology. They try to integrate with each other, but it remains a challenge for SAP to make them have the same management, technology, and operational approach.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"There's good flexibility within the inbuilt tools such as alerts, business process management, dashboards, and screen customization."

"The most valuable features of Epicor ERP are ease of use, powerful API, and comprehensive integration. It is a one-vendor solution, where other vendors need other software systems from multiple vendors."

"The product enables users to customize their dashboards and reports."

"For the past two years, my focus has been fully on Epicor ERP, and there are many new features which we did not deploy in our platform."

"Epicor ERP is an easy-to-use solution."

"The product is stable with a rating of ten."

"Easy to use Great functionality Everyone can track all the KPIs online"

"Real-time results make for faster decision making."

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"The solution provides all modules, supply chain, HR - it's good for management."

"The user interface and user experience were good."

"provides all modules, supply chain, HR - it's good for management."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable."

"It's very stable, and it handles all types of industrial and manufacturing businesses in very good ways. I've found it to be easy."

"It's very stable, and it handles all types of industrial and manufacturing businesses in very good ways."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

"Infor M3 has tailor-made packages for each and every industry."

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"The most valuable features of SAP ERP are its stability, industry-specific package, and adaptable configuration."

"Finance, Controlling, Material management, and Plant maintenance are valuable features, especially the integration between the various components."

"MDG provides a central location for governance of the creation/updating processes of master data."

"In every aspect, SAP is an enterprise solution that has a lot of customization and, as a hospital, it offers us tremendous help that supports our processes."

"If you are well versed in SAP, the initial setup is pretty simple."

"SAP ERP has a good user interface with a lot of functionalities and good interface options."

"SAP ERP has a solution for all our requirements."

"It is a utility-focused solution, and the deployment is very much aligned with utility service providers. If you look at the supply chain and the overall business model of a utility service provider, SAP is something that fits very well. That's because the company has invested tremendously in creating appropriate workflows pertaining to this segment or domain."

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Cons

"There are some glitches in Epicor ERP."

"I would like to see a better reporting tool."

"In the newer version of Epicor ERP, it's very difficult to find out that tracing."

"The main challenge with implementing Epicor ERP is finding the right partners, especially in Europe."

"Right now, it doesn't really have a good cloud story."

"A number of bugs in 9.05 were only fixed in 10."

"Epicor ERP cannot handle complex planning situations, which for this organization became very complex, requiring a lot of customizations."

"Epicor's system for measuring the performance of their support organization is fundamentally flawed (it does not ask the type of questions that would encourage the organization to make the type of changes that would truly elevate the organization."

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"The product's technical support has certain shortcomings. Sometimes, my company doesn't get a proper response from their end."

"We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements."

"Infor should create one product to handle the whole business. At present, they make ERP systems for each type of business, and then sell additional features."

"From a technology perspective, this is an old solution making it harder to integrate and maintain."

"The implementation could be simplified, it's complex."

"It would be great if Infor added some new workflows in the finance module. I'd also like to see better integration with third-party applications."

"Here in Infor M3, you have certain limitations where the main components cannot be modified—you must work around or use bolt-ons."

"I would like to have some kind of dashboard to show an overview of different data on the same dashboard or on the same screen instead of moving to BI."

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"There should be better support provided to be able to migrate to S/4HANA easier."

"Although you can use SAP as a Warehouse Management System, and you don’t need any other program for that purpose, it is not enough as a Transportation Management System."

"It was not designed to service all industries."

"The user interface isn't as nice as SAP HANA's."

"Their support should be improved. Instead of giving a general solution, their consultants should first try to understand the problem and then resolve the same."

"The flexibility in using the software could improve. I am from a product background and I've been testing a lot of applications, for example, Informatics. The UI, features, and cloud version could improve."

"As far as I know, not only did not it help the organization to improve its processes, but also it did not shorten the length of processes, in fact it made the processes more longer than what it was, due to the low organizational and process maturity level (processes could not be the exact ERP processes, they need to be customized)."

"It is on the expensive side."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Epicor ERP is an expensive solution."

"The initial cost may be a bit high, but the maintenance cost is lower."

"Pricing isn't a big problem for the solution - I haven't seen them lose deals because of it."

"We bought an on-premise version of the solution. The cloud version is different. I've looked into it, but it's very competitive on the low end of the market."

"When comparing Epicor ERP to the other related products, the pricing, additional enhancements, as well as implementation, are better."

"User support could be improved as well, as the consultant charges are very high."

"The cost is between $50 and $100 per user annually."

"Infor M3 is a tier-two product and is cheaper than tier-one products such as SAP and Oracle. However, it is more expensive than some other tier-two products. The licensing cost is dependent on the number of users. Also, if you purchase other tools from Infor as a package, then there may be other discounts offered."

"There is a yearly licensing cost. The price is based on the modules you need. There are several modules, such as HR module, accounting module, sales module, scheduling module, etc., and the price will vary depending on the number of modules you choose. The customers always say that it's very expensive. It can cost a lot of money if your organization is huge. It's not implemented in a lot of organizations in my country because it's too expensive."

"I'm not part of the team that manages Infor M3 pricing, but it depends on the client, integration, ship-out, and training levels. You get the price from the solution provider, but it would be best to discuss it because nothing is set in stone regarding pricing."

"The tool’s licensing is yearly."

"If you compare Infor M3 to SAP, Infor M3 is less expensive than SAP, but if you compare Infor M3 to Dynamics 365, Infor M3 is more expensive. It also depends on the model that you buy. It depends on whether you have the complete package or whether you have separate models."

"I rate the product's price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap or affordable, and ten is really expensive. The solution is expensive."

"The solution can cost approximately $1 million a year for maintenance for a small-size company and can grow from there. Approximately $1 million is needed for a good-size company."

"This is a costly product."

"The solution is expensive and is best-suited for large enterprises."

"SAP is quite expensive."

"I rate SAP ERP's pricing a six or seven out of ten."

"The product has high pricing."

"It is less expensive than its competitors."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

20%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	2

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	3

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	78

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Epicor ERP?

My experience with Epicor ERP pricing is that it is fairly priced, targeting more mid-size and small organizations. H...

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What needs improvement with Epicor ERP?

I see a few areas that can be improved. The localization is not good; for local taxes and statutory compliances, manu...

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What is your primary use case for Epicor ERP?

My clients are using Epicor ERP for all their operations. They are a mid-size or small-sized manufacturing company, a...

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What needs improvement with Infor M3?

Some customers expect more out-of-box reports, and in some areas, they should provide more reports. However, Infor ha...

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What is your primary use case for Infor M3?

Infor M3 is specifically dominant in fashion, food and beverages, and chemicals manufacturing; it works into micro-ve...

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What advice do you have for others considering Infor M3?

In Microsoft, it is easier to work due to its .NET technology and hybrid architecture, but Infor M3 is more structure...

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Is Anaplan better than SAP ERP?

There are different aspects of both Anaplan and SAP ERP that I like and dislike. Anaplan improves forecast accuracy a...

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What needs improvement with SAP ERP?

SAP ERP logged out in slightly less time than expected. Updates to the SAP UI would be useful.

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What is your primary use case for SAP ERP?

I have been using SAP ERP for posting journal entries and analyzing the P&Ls and the financial close. By posting ...

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Also Known As

Epicor SaaS ERP

Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3

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Overview

Epicor ERP streamlines manufacturing management with effective production planning, process automation, and comprehensive integration, offering detailed reporting and real-time analytics.

Epicor ERP delivers ease of use with its powerful APIs and flexible customization options tailored for manufacturing needs. It efficiently manages finance, supply chain, production, planning, and procurement. Despite its complexity, especially in component interaction, and challenges with localization and support response times, Epicor ERP enhances production planning and process automation, ensuring accurate, visible reporting. It does require customization, but its capabilities in job management, quality control, and supply chain management are noteworthy, making it a preferred choice for mid-sized and small enterprises in manufacturing.

What are Epicor ERP's key features?

Ease of Use: Designed for simple navigation and operation.
Powerful APIs: Enables smooth integration with other applications.
Real-Time Analytics: Provides instant insights and data-driven decision-making.
Detailed Reporting: Offers comprehensive reports for various roles.
Customization Flexibility: Adapts to diverse manufacturing requirements.

What benefits should users look for?

Streamlined Operations: Integrates processes from finance to production.
Improved Decision-Making: Leverages real-time analytics and reporting.
Enhanced Planning: Optimizes production planning and scheduling.
Increased Efficiency: Automates processes and reduces errors.
Customizable Solutions: Tailors operations to specific manufacturing needs.

Epicor ERP finds application predominantly in manufacturing, focusing on operations management. Utilized across different versions and industries, including trading and distribution, it addresses finance, supply chain, and production challenges. Companies often need extensive customization, making it suited for mid-sized and small manufacturing enterprises.

Epicor

Infor M3 is a comprehensive ERP solution designed for ease of use and customization, supporting industries like manufacturing, food and beverages, and chemicals with robust functionalities in finance, supply chain, and manufacturing processes.

Infor M3 offers extensive capabilities in managing core business operations for finance, manufacturing, and supply chain management. It features ease of integration with third-party applications, an intuitive interface, and fast implementation using ready-made solutions. Its flexibility makes it suitable for industry-specific requirements, providing detailed insights into manufacturing with reliable data extraction and efficient bug fixes. Used widely in multinational manufacturing setups and distribution sectors across Europe and India, Infor M3 manages processes from invoicing to purchasing, ensuring streamlined business operations.

What are the key features of Infor M3?

Ease of Use: Simplifies operations with an intuitive design.
High Customization: Adjusts to specific business needs.
Integration: Compatible with third-party applications.
Finance Management: Comprehensive GL tool for accounting.
Supply Chain: Efficiently manages procurement and logistics.
Manufacturing Insights: Provides detailed process analytics.

What benefits should users look for when evaluating Infor M3?

Streamlined Implementation: Rapid deployment minimizes downtime.
Improved Business Intelligence: Data-driven decision support.
User-Friendly Design: Enhances operational efficiency.
Industry-Specific Adaptability: Suits diverse sectors.
Reliable Performance: Consistent bug fixes enhance functionality.

Infor M3 is particularly beneficial within manufacturing, food and beverage, and chemical industries for planning, procurement, and warehousing needs. Integrated with third-party tools, it is favored by multinational enterprises for tasks ranging from invoicing to purchasing, across regions such as Europe and India. Users often seek better integration, industry-standard features, and improved procurement and supply chain capabilities, alongside a demand for enhanced security measures and easier online documentation.

Infor

SAP ERP integrates modules like finance, supply chain, and material management, delivering seamless operations and real-time analytics. Its customization, scalability, and robust security make it ideal for large enterprises across different industries, enhancing decision-making and business efficiency.

SAP ERP is a comprehensive tool designed to streamline enterprise operations across finance, procurement, HR, sales, logistics, and manufacturing. Known for its adaptability and user-friendly interface, it supports real-time data analytics, crucial for informed decision-making. Its scalability ensures suitability for large organizations, while its reliable security measures protect data integrity. Despite its complexity and high initial costs, SAP ERP provides extensive customization options, aligning with specific business practices and enabling enhanced productivity. However, improvements are needed in integration with other systems and reporting features.

What are the key features of SAP ERP?

Module Integration: Seamless connectivity across finance, material management, and supply chain.
Real-Time Analytics: Provides up-to-date data for better decision-making.
Customizable Interface: Adapts to specific business needs for efficient processes.
Scalable Solution: Suitable for growing enterprises with diverse requirements.
Robust Security: Ensures data integrity with centralized measures.

What benefits or ROI should businesses look for when evaluating SAP ERP?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlined business processes enhance productivity.
Data Consistency: Centralized data supports accurate business insights.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to industry standards.
Enhanced Decision-Making: Real-time analytics provide crucial information.
Scalability: Adaptation to growing business demands and requirements.

SAP ERP is utilized in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and utilities to integrate complex enterprise functions. It aids in production planning, financial control, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Its capability to align with distinct business requirements enables industries to achieve greater operational efficiency.

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Sample Customers

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Grosfillex, High Five Sportswear, L_derach, OTK Group, PHS Group, Propper International, Red Wing Shoe Company, Reynolds Catering Supplies, Saudi Diesel, Sheetz, Zeppelin, Zodiac Aerospace

B&G Manufacturing, Unilever, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town, Bhopal Municipal, Corporation (BMC), adidas Group, Butcher & Packer Supply Company, Franklin Valve L.P., Evoshield, Prime Meats, a Norsan Group company, EMC Corporation, Varian Medical Systems Inc., FC Bayern Mªnchen AG, AkzoNobel Chemicals B.V., T¾V Rheinland, Pacific Drilling S.A., Fire & Rescue New South Wales, University of Amsterdam, Pa_alon S.A.

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