IFS Cloud Platform vs Snow License Manager comparison

IFS and Flexera are both solutions in the License Management category. IFS is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.8, while Flexera is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.5. IFS holds a 7.3% mindshare in LM, compared to Flexera’s 7.0% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of IFS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Flexera users who would recommend it.

IFS Cloud Platform

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87% willing to recommend

Snow License Manager

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100% willing to recommend

IFS Cloud Platform

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 3, 2025

IFS Cloud Platform and Snow License Manager compete in the enterprise solutions market. IFS Cloud is perceived as superior due to its versatility and integration capabilities, whereas Snow License Manager specializes in software asset management.

Features: IFS Cloud Platform offers comprehensive enterprise resource planning, integration features across industries, and automation capabilities. Snow License Manager provides detailed software usage insights, compliance tracking, and focuses on the intricacies of software asset management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IFS Cloud Platform supports cloud-based and hybrid models with robust customer service for smooth transitions. Snow License Manager, primarily cloud-based, ensures rapid integration in IT environments.

Pricing and ROI: IFS Cloud Platform might have higher initial setup costs due to expansive capabilities but offers long-term ROI for business operations management. Snow License Manager might have lower initial costs and presents strong ROI for organizations concentrating on software asset management.

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Categories and Ranking

IFS Cloud Platform

Ranking in License Management

2nd

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), ERP (17th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (4th), Local Government CRM (13th), IT Asset Management (11th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (14th)

Snow License Manager

Ranking in License Management

3rd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the License Management category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 7.3%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Snow License Manager is 7.0%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

License Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IFS Cloud Platform	7.3%
Snow License Manager	7.0%
Other	85.7%

License Management

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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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Søren Tøpholm

Software Asset Manager at Copenhagen Airports A/S

It is very easy to use, maintain and deploy

There are situations all the time in my company where the Snow License Manager effectively identifies over-licensing of software, leading to cost savings. It is an effective solution. In Snow License Manager, the most beneficial feature for maintaining compliance revolves around the area of compliance overview. With the product, my company is able to manage all sources of reports on our organization's environment. The reporting analytics feature has aided in our company's decision-making processes. The automated discovery feature in the tool is very good. In my company, I don't know how I would manage if the tool was not available to help me with asset management. The product is easy to maintain. Snow License Manager supports business in contract negotiations by basically giving us all the data to clarify our company's position. I recommend the solution to others. It is very easy to use, maintain, and deploy. I rate the tool 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

"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."

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

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

"What I like about IFS Applications is that it's easier to use and implement than SAP. I also like that the IFS Applications team is more flexible than the SAP team."

"I like the connectivity and interfaces. In V10, it's easy to modify the interfaces and layouts, but it's becoming more complicated in the cloud. IFS is excellent at asset maintenance and incident management. They have specialized modules for IFS that cover incident and asset management and everything else connected to finance. The reporting in IFS is also easy to use."

"The financial posting controls are quite handy. The user interface is really friendly, highly flexible, and pretty intuitive for end users."

"The workflow of the solution is very good."

"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."

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"The product's initial setup phase is very easy."

"The discovery is excellent. It is agent-based, and it can also operate without one as long as there is an inventory source, such as SCCM. It may take data from the SCCM and normalize it to provide a very clear idea of what the hardware is, what software is running on it, what versions of that software are available, when is the end-of-life, and when they are no longer supported. All of that information is available."

Cons

"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."

"IFS Applications is not robust enough to handle high-volume transactions, so it's not suitable for larger enterprises."

"The integration is a bit complex, and post-implementation support services need to be improved. They have a service center based out of Sri Lanka. The support aspect is good, but the response time is a little slower than we anticipated. In the next release, it would be better if Warehouse Management could be improvised. They have a product line that's a data warehouse management system, but it's still premature and requires a bit of enhancement."

"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."

"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."

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

"I'm a business analyst, so I do a lot of customer-facing work. I take calls from businesses I have to troubleshoot. One thing that bugs me is the error messages you get from IFS. If I get an error message, I have to dig to find the cause because, often, the error message doesn't precisely describe the problem. It'll hint about where the problem lies, but you have to work to find the root cause. It doesn't help in my situation. You expect an error message to point to the field or what is causing the issue."

More IFS Cloud Platform cons

"The support is an area that can be improved. As resellers, we are doing the first-level support because we have trained certified engineers, and we provide support. Because we are in India and they do not have a support center in India, the turnaround time for tickets could be improved. We have to rely on Australia for support."

"The dashboards provided by the solution have certain shortcomings, making it in areas where improvements are required."

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."

"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."

"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."

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

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

"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

"I would rate the pricing a seven or eight out of ten. It is not a cheap solution, but it provides good value for money."

"I rate the product price as a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Energy/Utilities Company

Comms Service Provider

Government

16%

Financial Services Firm

Pharma/Biotech Company

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

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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?

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 Snow License Manager?

The product's initial setup phase is very easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Snow License Manager?

The product's price is neither too high nor too low, meaning it falls under the middle range. I rate the product price as a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high. There i...

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What needs improvement with Snow License Manager?

My only expectation from Snow License Manager is regarding the pricing, as I think it isn't competitive and is on the higher side. Since Flexera acquired it, they are likely trying to maintain thei...

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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™.

IFS

Snow License Manager is the central information hub of Snow's advanced Software Asset Management (SAM) platform – providing a unified view of all cloud resources, software and hardware assets, license entitlements and application usage metrics.

Flexera

Sample Customers

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

Imperial Brands, TVO, informa, Bridgestone, UK Food Retailer, Velux, LSE, TalkTalk, Insta, Swedbank

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