IFS Cloud Platform vs Microsoft Dynamics SL comparison

IFS and Microsoft are both solutions in the ERP category. IFS is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0, while Microsoft is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. IFS holds a 2.5% mindshare in ERP, compared to Microsoft’s 0.3% 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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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

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)

Microsoft Dynamics SL

Ranking in ERP

20th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.5%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics SL is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP

Featured Reviews

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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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

"There are fewer fields on the user screen compared to other products. This makes the UI a little bit easier to understand."

"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 solution overall is very versatile and flexible, especially compared to other products."

"There tends not to be a massive weakness in the product itself, as weaknesses can quickly be resolved in the next patch or the next release."

"The product is quite flexible."

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

"Some of the strengths are Enterprise Management Solutions and the series of Management solutions which is number one in Gartner's report and has been for the last five years."

"The workflow of the solution is very good."

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

"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."

Cons

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Technical support could be improved."

"Aspects of HR and payroll could be better."

"There are some stability issues."

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

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"There's an additional yearly cost for support."

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

"Compared to SAP, the pricing for IFS Applications was very affordable. People using the solution would find that it's worth the money."

"The product is reasonably priced."

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

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

"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."

More IFS Cloud Platform pricing and cost advice

"The licensing costs were reasonable."

"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."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

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Energy/Utilities Company

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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 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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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.

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