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 8.0, while Flexera is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0. IFS holds a 9.4% mindshare in LM, compared to Flexera’s 8.5% 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

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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

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CRM (20th), Customer Experience Management (8th), Field Service Management (1st), Help Desk Software (12th), ERP (12th), Activity Based Costing Software (6th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (2nd), Local Government CRM (8th), IT Asset Management (10th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (10th)

Snow License Manager

Ranking in License Management

4th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the License Management category, the mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 9.4%, up from 7.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Snow License Manager is 8.5%, up from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

License Management

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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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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

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

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

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

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

"When it comes to financing, the solution has helped us to concentrate finance functions like accounting processes in one system. This includes about 70 internal entities around the world."

"There are fewer fields on the user screen compared to other products."

"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."

More IFS Cloud Platform pros

"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."

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

Cons

"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."

"Documentation-wise, they need more."

"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."

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

"Customization needs to be improved."

"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."

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

"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."

More IFS Cloud Platform cons

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

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

19%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Energy/Utilities Company

Comms Service Provider

Government

16%

Computer Software Company

12%

Pharma/Biotech Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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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 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?

The dashboards provided by the solution have certain shortcomings, making it in areas where improvements are required. The dashboards are not very configurable, and there are not many options avail...

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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™.

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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