IFS Cloud Platform vs Sage MAS comparison

IFS and Sage are both solutions in the ERP category. IFS is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.8, while Sage is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0. IFS holds a 2.9% mindshare in ERP, compared to Sage’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of IFS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Sage users who would recommend it.

IFS Cloud Platform

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87% willing to recommend

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75% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

IFS Cloud Platform and Sage MAS are leading competitors in the enterprise resource planning solutions category. Data comparisons show IFS holds an edge with its appealing pricing and customer support, while Sage MAS is favored for its specialized accounting features.

Features: IFS Cloud Platform delivers comprehensive functionalities for industries like manufacturing, energy, and services. Its integration of advanced analytics and AI-driven insights aids decision-making. Sage MAS offers detailed accounting processes, high customization potential, and robust financial management tools. The key difference lies in IFS's broader industry application versus Sage MAS's focus on accounting depth.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IFS Cloud supports cloud-based deployment, enhancing flexibility across various IT environments and minimizing time to operation, coupled with a broad support network. Sage MAS, originally an on-premises solution, needs more setup, but cloud-hosted versions ease the process. IFS enables a more seamless rollout, while Sage MAS offers personalized guidance satisfaction.

Pricing and ROI: IFS Cloud Platform has a pricing model that considers its extensive capabilities, providing substantial long-term ROI through its broad scope. Sage MAS may incur higher initial setup costs but excels in ROI for optimizing core accounting and finance processes. The choice often depends on the need for expansive industry solutions or targeted financial management.

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IFS Cloud Platform vs. Sage MAS

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Categories and Ranking

IFS Cloud Platform

Ranking in ERP

17th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CRM (27th), Customer Experience Management (9th), Field Service Management (2nd), Help Desk Software (17th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (4th), Local Government CRM (13th), IT Asset Management (11th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (14th), License Management (2nd)

Sage MAS

Ranking in ERP

22nd

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.9%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sage MAS is 0.6%, 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	2.9%
Sage MAS	0.6%
Other	96.5%

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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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Mahmoud Paridehpour

VP of Ecommerce & Information Systems at Four Seasons General Merchandise

Offers extensive features for efficient operations in small to midsize businesses

The solution is very good. However, for very small companies, maybe a cloud service is better. Other software like QuickBooks may work well if you do not have many employees and require simple invoicing and inventory. This software, though, is a bit more advanced compared to QuickBooks, offering flexibility, multi-user capability, and options for application development. It connects directly to the database for reporting or external systems, which is beneficial for companies needing more advanced features. However, if I need a very complex system, Sage might not be suitable. Overall, I would rate this product an eight out of ten.

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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

"We could quickly understand what was going on and what the customer wanted to do."

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

"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 product is quite flexible."

"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 most valuable feature is the distribution module."

"The workflow of the solution is very good."

"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."

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"For me, it is a ten because I did not have any problems or issues."

"Regarding the cost, it is cheap. I pay a one-time fee instead of a monthly license fee per user."

"The product provides consistent updates and upgrades."

"The technical support is very good."

Cons

"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."

"The solution's reporting tools still require improvement."

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

"An area for improvement would be transactions, which can be tedious to complete as the process is very complex."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

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"The vendor stopped supporting the solution on the Linux platform."

"While the software may not be very expensive, it lacks many advanced features found in other software."

"We're definitely looking at a new system because everything in this product needs improving."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"The product is reasonably priced."

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

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

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"The pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Energy/Utilities Company

Comms Service Provider

No data available

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

No data available

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?

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 do you like most about Sage MAS?

The product provides consistent updates and upgrades.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sage MAS?

We pay an annual license fee.

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What needs improvement with Sage MAS?

While the software may not be very expensive, it lacks many advanced features found in other software. There are not many extensions available compared to other ERP platforms. The technology is a l...

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Also Known As

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud

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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™.

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Sample Customers

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

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