Epicor iScala vs IFS Cloud Platform comparison

Epicor and IFS are both solutions in the ERP category. Epicor is ranked #25 with an average rating of 6.0, while IFS is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0. Epicor holds a 0.4% mindshare in ERP, compared to IFS’s 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Epicor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of IFS users who would recommend it.

Epicor iScala

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50% willing to recommend

IFS Cloud Platform

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87% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Epicor iScala and IFS Cloud Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Epicor iScala

Ranking in ERP

25th

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IFS Cloud Platform

Ranking in ERP

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CRM (21st), Customer Experience Management (7th), Field Service Management (2nd), Help Desk Software (12th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (2nd), Local Government CRM (9th), IT Asset Management (10th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (11th), License Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Epicor iScala is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.5%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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reviewer2379783

Senior Law Enforcement Executive at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees

Offers inventory management, basic ERP functions but outdated interface

The interface looks a bit outdated. Epicor acquired iScala, which was originally developed in Sweden. I'm unsure if their intention is to eventually replace iScala with their primary Epicor ERP or continue developing iScala. Initially, it seemed they might replace it, but it appears iScala will remain a separate product.

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Brendan Fisher

IFS Applications Consultant at Zest Business Process Management Ltd

Robust, customizable, and modern

IFS is a very large and complex software, and implementation of IFS can be challenging and may lead to a difficult lengthy project. It can take between 12 and 24 months in some cases to deploy. I have found that not all clients are fully aware of how big the task is that they're undertaking when they make a decision to move to software like this. Companies need to be more aware of the complexity of an ERP implementation project and while I fully recommend moving to IFS, it is not easy and does require business change when adopting an ERP solution. New features are a difficult ask - I work across multiple industries and everyone would probably choose a different feature. Maybe BIM in Construction or Customs link-ups for importers/exporters.

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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

"The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages stock for production or services."

"The most valuable features of IFS Applications are their intuitiveness and ease of use. The navigations are also straightforward, which makes it easy to train users. The feedback I always receive is that it is very user-friendly."

"The main reason for the ERP project was to bring together our fourteen sites, which had until then worked in separate silos."

"All the modules are valuable in their own right, but everything has to go through the ERP. IFS has done an excellent job integrating the various modules to complete these processes. My expertise is in the finance module, but I have used the other verticals. It's an all-around good product."

"The product is quite flexible."

"The workflow of the solution is very good."

"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine or ten out of ten since it is an extremely scalable solution that can be used for various use cases with thousands of users."

"The financial posting controls are quite handy. The user interface is really friendly, highly flexible, and pretty intuitive for end users."

"Having a young talented programmer, during the six years of use, we were able to save around 75 000 EUR preparing simple modifications using customization rather than ordering them in IFS / Partner."

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Cons

"We're facing challenges with iScala in the public sector, specifically healthcare. The system doesn't have sufficient support for the complexities of managing payments for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff."

"Customization needs to be improved."

"Aspects of HR and payroll could be better."

"Some kind of bot assistance, some kind of artificial intelligence to help people solve the problems, would be interesting."

"The solution needs to improve its documentation and user-friendliness."

"Ability to place approval check-points in the custom workflow, so clients can decide what they want it."

"We would like to see AI-driven CSI functions built into the tool that would allow us to quickly tie our improvement goals to metrics and activities, so Assyst will suggest the next steps to help us get closer to our goals."

"The next version has already been released, and some of the technical things are a little bit behind the curve in development. This is specifically security, maintenance, security role maintenance, and creation. This is in their new product, called IFS Cloud."

"We have upgraded to the latest version right now. We have issues with the quality. We tried to enroll in their Evergreen program which was meant to help us adopt any service update or anything that the tool’s providers come up with."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side."

"The product is reasonably priced."

"IFS Applications is expensive software, but it's on par with SAP and Oracle. It's for large enterprises and government entities and not for small and medium-sized enterprises. They have one licensing model, but if you want to have a module-specific license, they provide component-based licenses. Unlike SAP and Oracle, it doesn't have different levels of licensing. It's one level of licensing."

"It is better to buy implementation services from IFS than from partners"

"Pricing is an area that could be improved. They could be more competitive."

"The pricing of the solution may appear to be expensive for smaller companies with only tens of users; however, for larger and mid-size industrial companies, IFS is able to win deals and the pricing is competitive in the market."

"I consider it to be a well-priced solution compared to other mid-range or high-end ERP solutions."

"We pay for a license to use the solution, which is not very expensive."

"Licensing is on an annual basis, with no additional costs."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Epicor iScala?

The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages s...

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

Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side.

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What needs improvement with Epicor iScala?

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What do you like most about IFS Applications?

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine or ten out of ten since it is an extremely scalable solution that can be used for various use cases with thousands of users.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IFS Applications?

The product is reasonably priced. The costs are justified by the value provided, considering the comprehensive features and minimal need for customization. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with IFS Applications?

I am not able to recall much about batch. Documentation-wise, they need more. There is not much available online, and the documentation availability is on the lower side compared to other products,...

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Also Known As

iScala

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud

Overview

Growth of our customers' business is at the heart of what we do. The strength of Epicor business solutions lies in a simplified approach to technology, inspired by our customers and how they work. More than 45 years of experience with our customers’ unique processes and operational requirements is built into every solution.

We provide flexible, industry-specific software that is designed around the precise needs of our manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service industry customers.

With a deep understanding of your industry, Epicor solutions promote growth while managing complexity. The result is powerful solutions that do exactly what you need—free your resources so you can profitably grow your business.

Epicor

IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Industrial AI is IFS.ai.

IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.

IFS

Sample Customers

PLP Thailand, Crystal Jade, Mahajak Industry Co Ltd, CRS Electronics, AGM Container Controls, Pacific Insight Electronics

China Airlines, Electrolux Group, Babcock, Cimcorp, Sky, Multiplex, Veolia.

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