IFS Cloud Platform vs Microsoft Dynamics SL comparison

IFS and Microsoft are both solutions in the ERP category. IFS is ranked #19 with an average rating of 6.5, while Microsoft is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0. IFS holds a 2.6% mindshare in ERP, compared to Microsoft’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of IFS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Microsoft Dynamics SL and IFS Cloud Platform are ERP solutions focused on enhancing business processes. IFS Cloud Platform often takes the lead due to its more robust features, despite Dynamics SL's favorable pricing and support.

Features: Microsoft Dynamics SL shines with its project management, accounting capabilities, and suitability for project-driven organizations. IFS Cloud Platform provides comprehensive enterprise-wide functionality, including supply chain management, asset management, and extensive integration options, differentiating itself with a broader offering.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Dynamics SL offers straightforward deployment and dependable support services, ideal for organizations with limited IT resources. IFS Cloud Platform offers complex deployment but provides flexible cloud-based solutions and superior integration capabilities, emphasizing flexibility and scalability.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Dynamics SL generally involves lower initial costs and quick time to value, appealing to cost-sensitive organizations. IFS Cloud Platform may require a higher initial investment but offers extensive capabilities, often delivering a higher long-term ROI.

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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)

Microsoft Dynamics SL

Ranking in ERP

21st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

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 Microsoft Dynamics SL is 1.0%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IFS Cloud Platform	2.6%
Microsoft Dynamics SL	1.0%
Other	96.4%

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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.

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Cirvesh-Daga

Director at T-Systems International GmbH

Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities

An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability. However, I'm sure Microsoft is already thinking about incorporating AI co-pilot features, which should be coming soon. The end person who will be looking at the report is the CFO, and CFO isn't just interested in static reports but in predictive information. Ideally, SL could use data from ERP, and CRM to provide some level of prediction. CoPilot is plugged into Dynamics, it'll be a plus and even a huge selling point over other solutions that are there in the market because now we have a component of AI. We can also give you some level of prediction. Even if it starts with a 15% confidence level, a CFO will take that because it still allows them to increase their bets to a certain extent. So, that's something that I I will look forward to whenever Microsoft introduces it.

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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 workflow of the solution is very good."

"One of our favorite features is the "Info-Zone", which provides operational intelligence in flight and in context to guide both business users and support teams to productivity."

"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 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."

"The product is quite flexible."

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

"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 most valuable feature is the distribution module."

More IFS Cloud Platform pros

"It's pretty easy to set up."

"If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature."

"The solution has provided a good return on investment by ensuring our financial and operational information is accurate and timely."

Cons

"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."

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

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

"The CRM was shaky and although this improves in Apps 10, there is room for improvement."

"It would be ideal if, in the future, the product could incorporate IoT and blockchain elements. We'd like to explore more of these types of features going forward."

"The support provided by IFS Applications has room for improvement. I'm based in Poland, and when my company had an issue, finding people from IFS to give my company the support it needed was difficult."

"Customization needs to be improved."

"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."

More IFS Cloud Platform cons

"The licensing of the solution should be adjusted. The policies aren't ideal. They should make it easier to understand. Right now, it's too confusing."

"The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system."

"An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"IFS Applications are competitive in terms of pricing compared to other vendors, such as SAP, Oracle, and Epicor. They are generally cheaper, especially for licensing costs."

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

More IFS Cloud Platform pricing and cost advice

"If the value proposition is clear for the customer, they won't see it as an expensive solution. A solution becomes expensive when it doesn't do what it promises."

"The licensing costs were reasonable."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

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Manufacturing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

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Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	10

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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.

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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...

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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.

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What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics SL?

If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics SL?

The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system. Transitioning to a transactional processing system would significantly enhance its efficiency and usability.

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics SL?

Our primary use case for the platform was managing our financial and operational processes across multiple companies. We are a group with 11 to 12 companies, and Dynamics SL has been integral in ma...

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Also Known As

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud

Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics SL

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

Project management, job costing, materials management, service call entry, receiving, billing, and sales solution.

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Sample Customers

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

ASAP, Espartec, S.A de C.V., TGLT, Calder‹n Autopartes El_ctricas, GGS Systems, CLEAResult, Shared Spectrum Company, Scope Global Pty Ltd

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