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IFS Cloud Platform vs JD Edwards EnterpriseOne vs SAP ERP comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.6
Users reported improved operations and financial reporting with IFS Cloud, seeing up to 4.5x ROI over 18 months.
Sentiment score
6.0
Users report financial benefits from JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, citing stability, cost savings, and minimal resources needed for support.
Sentiment score
7.9
SAP ERP enhances efficiency and saves costs, though ROI varies and full benefits may need extra BI tool analysis.
Previously, there was significant development for customizations, but with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, the necessary reports are readily available, reducing maintenance costs.
SAP ERP did provide value for money.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
Australian support is strong with expert consultants, but timeliness and service consistency vary, impacting resolution times and communication.
Sentiment score
4.6
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne's technical support is responsive and competent, but complex issues may require preparation and persistence for resolution.
Sentiment score
7.2
SAP ERP customer service is generally positive, with prompt issue resolution but varying response times and support quality.
They act quickly, and the partners stay up-to-date with the latest innovations.
The technical support is a strong point, and I would rate it an eight on a scale of one to ten.
I would rate the customer service and support of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne a seven out of ten.
It was very quick, and we didn't have many tickets, but every time any issues arose, they were very quickly resolved.
SAP technical support is very good.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
IFS Cloud Platform is scalable for businesses of all sizes, though some face complexity in updates and dependency management.
Sentiment score
7.4
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne efficiently scales across businesses, ensuring reliable integration despite challenges, making it suitable for diverse industries.
Sentiment score
7.9
SAP ERP is praised for scalability and flexibility, despite integration challenges, catering well to large enterprises with diverse needs.
It is suitable for any business size, from retail to manufacturing, and can grow with any business.
It is scalable when moving from one version to another or adding additional components like warehouse management.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
IFS Cloud Platform is praised for stability and reliability, with rare downtime, and depends on client maintenance and setup.
Sentiment score
7.6
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is generally reliable with most users reporting high stability, especially with proper maintenance and updates.
Sentiment score
8.2
SAP ERP is praised for its reliability, stability, and scalability, with minor issues typically linked to specific configurations.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is very stable.
I rate the stability of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne as a seven out of ten.
Production processes would be on hold without stability, so it is quite important that the software is very stable.
Stability-wise, SAP ERP is the best product among others.
 

Room For Improvement

IFS Cloud Platform requires usability, integration, and support improvements, along with enhanced customization, AI, and simplified user experience.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne needs improvements in UI, reporting tools, cloud features, customization, and industry-specific functionalities for better usability.
SAP ERP users seek improved usability, integration, lower costs, better support, and smoother upgrades to enhance overall system performance.
There is not much available online, and the documentation availability is on the lower side compared to other products, especially Maximo.
JD Edwards should consider implementing more user-friendly interfaces and downloads to aid end users.
There is room for improvement on the payroll side, as the solution is not very strong in this area.
I would like to see improvements in the analytical part of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, specifically in the business intelligence aspect, to enhance its capabilities compared to bespoke solutions.
Features that allow transactions based on barcoding should be part of the ERP component.
We are using version 6.0 and it meets our needs.
 

Setup Cost

IFS Cloud Platform offers competitive pricing, best for large enterprises, with scalable value similar to SAP and Oracle.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne offers competitive pricing with a perpetual license, ideal for medium to large enterprises, but can incur extra costs.
SAP ERP is costly, with high licensing and implementation fees, yet competitive for large enterprises but challenging for small businesses.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is perceived as expensive compared to newer applications.
Small and medium companies can struggle with the pricing.
The pricing for SAP ERP is medium but slightly on the higher side.
 

Valuable Features

IFS Cloud Platform offers customizable pricing, robust integration, intuitive interface, and excels in enterprise management with adaptable features.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne provides user-friendly, scalable ERP solutions with extensive integration, customization, and advanced data management for improved business processes.
SAP ERP integrates departmental functions, offers industry-specific customizations, ensures security, and enhances efficiency for large enterprises.
There are fewer fields on the user screen compared to other products.
The integration between plant maintenance, stores, and financials is highly valued by my customers in the refinery business, as it allows for efficient maintenance processes and easily accessible financial information.
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne manages multiple manufacturing modes in the same process effectively.
The consistent integrations and real-time data analytics in SAP ERP significantly enhance the decision-making process by facilitating follow-ups and action points.
We have the capabilities to build every process we have in our company and construct or customize it in the software.
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is 3.0%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 18.5%, down from 22.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Brendan Fisher - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Eric Oboh - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables efficient finance and maintenance management with real-time data and strong integration
The integration between plant maintenance, stores, and financials is highly valued by my customers in the refinery business, as it allows for efficient maintenance processes and easily accessible financial information. Additionally, the mobile features are beneficial as they allow managers to approve or reject orders on the go. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne provides real-time data, which is very timely for decision-making. Managers have dashboards created for them that are readily updated for insightful information. This reflects the improved business intelligence features of the solution.
Srinivasan Kuppuswamy - PeerSpot reviewer
The amazing, robust framework with unlimited scalability earns its #1 status
The solution is not ready for the current e-commerce environment. Its was built for large enterprises who need to predictably optimize their human, material, and financial resources. ERP has evolved and businesses are changing. There are not many large corporations. Most are small enterprises with the capabilities of large enterprises through networking and platform integration. Some companies promote products but get things done with other enterprises as a network. Companies do not want to create new capacity but want to leverage existing capacity with innovative products. They do not want to spend resources on duplicating capacity or facilities. I do not think any ERP product is ready to support this environment so ERPs as a whole might end up being used for back-office functions only. It is not easy to evolve an ERP product because its intent is to integrate functions and processes within an organization. Whereas, in the new business model, processes are not limited to one's own enterprise but cut across different enterprises. There is no enterprise solution as this point in time for the current e-commerce environment so companies must integrate with many solutions.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Retailer
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
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 featur...
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...
What do you like most about JD Edwards EnterpriseOne?
The tool is valuable for its rich set of functionalities and stability. The solution is stable. The customer servic...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne?
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is perceived as expensive compared to newer applications, and consultancy costs are on the h...
What advice do you have for others considering JD Edwards EnterpriseOne?
I perform complex setups and use flex accounting in different ways. We have both simple projects with basic configura...
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...
What do you like most about SAP ERP?
The solution has made the most significant impact on our human resources function, specifically in HR operations and ...
What needs improvement with SAP ERP?
SAP ERP could improve by integrating additional components such as digital signatures and barcoding. Having such feat...
 

Also Known As

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

China Airlines, Electrolux Group, Babcock, Cimcorp, Sky, Multiplex, Veolia. 
TechNova Imaging Systems (P) Ltd, Jordan Petroleum Refinery, Hosun Universal Co. Ltd., Grupo Corporativo Papelera SA de CV, Label Technology Inc., Uniwax S.A., Al Jaber Group, SOMAR Corporation, SICIM S.p.A.,
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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