IFS Cloud Platform vs Infor LX comparison

IFS and Infor are both solutions in the ERP category. IFS is ranked #19 with an average rating of 6.5, while Infor is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.5. IFS holds a 2.6% mindshare in ERP, compared to Infor’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of IFS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Infor users who would recommend it.

IFS Cloud Platform

Read 31 IFS Cloud Platform reviews

5,297 Views
1,695 Comparison Views

87% willing to recommend

Infor LX

Read 9 Infor LX reviews

1,100 Views
1,056 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

IFS Cloud Platform

Infor LX

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Infor LX and IFS Cloud Platform are competing products in the ERP market. IFS Cloud Platform stands out with its extensive feature set, flexibility, and modern integration, offering a compelling investment over Infor LX despite its favorable pricing.

Features: IFS Cloud Platform features advanced asset management, extensive field service management, and scalability. Infor LX is strong in manufacturing process support, inventory management, and product lifecycle capabilities.

Room for Improvement: IFS Cloud Platform could enhance user training and streamline its extensive feature set for easier navigation. Infor LX could benefit from better integration options and improved scalability options for cloud environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IFS Cloud Platform offers a flexible cloud-based deployment model, promoting scalability and easy updates. Infor LX, with its on-premise model, is reliable for manufacturing sectors with established IT infrastructures and provides dedicated support.

Pricing and ROI: Infor LX presents an affordable entry, with cost savings in long-term support, yielding good ROI for focused functionalities. IFS Cloud Platform, with a higher initial cost, promises enhanced ROI through digital alignment and transformative business process improvements.

To learn more, read our detailed IFS Cloud Platform vs. Infor LX Report (Updated: December 2025).

Buyer's Guide

IFS Cloud Platform vs. Infor LX

December 2025

Download the complete report

Helped 881,114 peers since 2012

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

IFS Cloud Platform

Ranking in ERP

19th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CRM (35th), Customer Experience Management (9th), Field Service Management (2nd), Help Desk Software (21st), Activity Based Costing Software (9th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (4th), Local Government CRM (15th), IT Asset Management (15th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (19th), License Management (2nd)

Infor LX

Ranking in ERP

16th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.6%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infor LX is 1.5%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Infor LX	1.5%
IFS Cloud Platform	2.6%
Other	95.9%

ERP

Featured Reviews

Thangaraj Ramasamy

Consultant at Arcwide

Has supported project management and business customization through strong modular flexibility

The cloud feature in IFS Cloud Platform is predominantly valuable, especially the enterprise asset management module, which IFS has very good business into, along with strong finance, project management, and supply chain management modules; these are the major modules that are performing well with IFS, and the cloud options along with user-friendly customizations for any technical developments are additional advantages. The integration of IoT with IFS Cloud Platform is performing well, enabling us to integrate with predominantly any third party through the standard inbuilt connectors that are readily available, and if we need to customize the integration, we can certainly do that too.

Read full review

Eugenio Santos

IT and processes re-engineering manager at DEUTZ AG

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.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"When it comes to financing, the solution has helped us to concentrate finance functions like accounting processes in one system. This includes about 70 internal entities around the world."

"Individual user profiles that can be configured as templates to minimize data entry."

"IFS has been completely rebuilt, modernized, and cloud-based so we don't need bulky software installations."

"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."

"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."

"The most valuable features of IFS Applications in the latest version are the new user Arena interface. It's from Apps 9, but it brings more flexibility in usage, especially around different devices, such as mobile usage, which doesn't restrict you from using a computer. We are it for the HR side, and it's proving quite good. It has a new modern feel to it similar to a standard cloud application which enhances the user experience."

"There are fewer fields on the user screen compared to other products."

"Feature-wise, I like the way it provides inventory details...It is a stable solution."

More IFS Cloud Platform pros

"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."

"I've been using it since December 2009, and it has been absolutely stable till now."

"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."

"The most important feature of Infor LX for me is the use of models for accounting, which create effects in different layers simultaneously."

"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."

"Mainly for manufacturing and processing, everything is excellent."

"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."

"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."

More Infor LX pros

Cons

"IFS Applications can improve the reporting capabilities and increase the speed of feedback time in the IFS Applications. This would help with the overall performance of the solution and provide better experiences for customers."

"IFS uses Crystal Report mostly, which isn't too user-friendly. Developing reports isn't easy and requires a lot of dev time. Since SAP bought it, Crystal Report has become more complicated to use on IFS. You have a dashboard for reporting that is good, but it's incomplete. Most of our clients use Power BI or some additional tooling for BI."

"The solution's initial setup process was complex...The technical support my company receives from the implementation partners of the solution is not that great."

"There are certain digital features that need to be incorporated, such as IOP."

"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."

"I have seen that one of the areas that my company has identified for improvement might be the rental management capabilities within the solution."

"There should be some improvements in the predefined templates in IFS Applications."

"Sometimes from the sales perspective, clients don't always fully understand how large a task or a project they're getting involved in when they decide, "We're going to switch across to IFS." They could probably do a little bit more, maybe around preparing people for these projects."

More IFS Cloud Platform cons

"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."

"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens."

"It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting."

"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX."

"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens. I would benefit from a more integrated interface."

"The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."

"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."

More Infor LX cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are varying license levels that you can purchase."

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

"Ask for all-inclusive pricing, as they are pretty flexible if you ask for custom models."

"The additional cost that comes with the solution includes the overhead of the people who are trying to fix the tool issues. These people are trying to reproduce the issue and report it to the technical support and testing with them which is huge. It is the cost of quality in the end."

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

"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"

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

More IFS Cloud Platform 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."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which ERP solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

881,114 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

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.

See all answers

What needs improvement with IFS Applications?

When it comes to AI, I feel that is the area where we expect something more from IFS Cloud Platform. They are working on IFS AI, but we have not explored much into that yet, and if they want to kee...

See all answers

What is your primary use case for IFS Applications?

Currently, I am working with Arcwide, which is a service industry that predominantly focuses on IFS consulting, including IFS implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and support services.

See all answers

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.

See all answers

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 ...

See all answers

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.

See all answers

Comparisons

SAP ERP vs IFS Cloud Platform

Compared 14% of the time

IBM Maximo vs IFS Cloud Platform

Compared 6% of the time

Oracle E-Business Suite vs IFS Cloud Platform

Compared 6% of the time

IFS assyst vs IFS Cloud Platform

Compared 4% of the time

ServiceNow vs IFS Cloud Platform

Compared 4% of the time

More IFS Cloud Platform Competitors

Infor LN vs Infor LX

Compared 40% of the time

SAP ERP vs Infor LX

Compared 16% of the time

Infor M3 vs Infor LX

Compared 8% of the time

SAP S/4HANA vs Infor LX

Compared 8% of the time

SAP Business ByDesign vs Infor LX

Compared 6% of the time

More Infor LX Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

IFS Cloud Platform

January 2026

Download IFS Cloud Platform product report

Buyer's Guide

Infor LX

January 2026

Download Infor LX product report

Also Known As

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud

Infor ERP LX, ERP LX

Overview

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

Infor LX is a comprehensive process manufacturing system that covers various manufacturing methods, including made to stock, made to order, configure to order, assemble to order, batch, repetitive, flow, and Lean manufacturing. A wide range of industries—including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, life sciences, medical devices, chemicals, automotive, and general manufacturing—trust Infor LX to improve performance and profit margins at a lower total cost than comparable solutions.

Infor

Sample Customers

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

Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko

Buyer's Guide

IFS Cloud Platform vs. Infor LX

December 2025

Free Report: IFS Cloud Platform vs. Infor LX

Find out what your peers are saying about IFS Cloud Platform vs. Infor LX and other solutions. Updated: December 2025.

DOWNLOAD NOW

881,114 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our IFS Cloud Platform vs. Infor LX report.

See our list of best ERP vendors.

We monitor all ERP reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.