Infor CloudSuite vs Workday comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Infor CloudSuite
Ranking in Cloud HCM
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
CRM (18th), ERP (14th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (3rd), Local Government CRM (5th), Product Configuration and Quoting (4th), Warehouse Management (3rd), Financial Close Software (2nd)
Workday
Ranking in Cloud HCM
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (1st), Talent Management (2nd), Talent Acquisition (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Cloud HCM category, the mindshare of Infor CloudSuite is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workday is 18.6%, down from 18.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud HCM
Unique Categories:
CRM
0.6%
ERP
1.4%
Benefits Administration
19.3%
Talent Management
17.4%
 

Featured Reviews

SS
Nov 30, 2023
Reliable solution for Enterprises’ ERP requirements
We are using the solution due to our global network, where one of our partners has successfully implemented it. They encouraged us to implement the same solution locally. The solution is particularly effective for ERP, covering aspects such as finance, accounting, and supply chain. It aligns well…
Shannon Bury - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 24, 2023
Helped us centralize our organization;
Our primary use case for Workday – as we had it integrated into the organization as an HRIS – is as something for the organization to run off of Before Workday, we did everything manually and were working from within a few systems. This solution has helped us centralize the whole organization.…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations."
"Workflow management and collaboration tools enhance operations and facilitate seamless interaction among departments."
"The product's most valuable feature is production planning. It is one of the core features."
"The customization capabilities of CloudSuite Industrial are also there."
"It is a complete wave management system to increase processing efficiency."
"It is a scalable solution."
"We did some research and chose CloudSuite because it has the flexibility to cover a range of areas. And there were many other factors like traceability, for example, which is crucial for food production."
"Infor's environment—ION and Infor OS—is better than SAP's. The load time is shorter and Infor performs much better than SAP."
"We use this solution to manage financials, payroll and recruiting."
"The solution is extremely stable."
"We have fewer systems, less manual data entry, and less processing."
"The reporting feature is quite easy for a layman to use, and the look and feel of the application is good. Its security is robust. You will never find a use case that cannot be covered."
"This product is leaps and bounds above the competition. Part of the reason is that it is built with modern technology. It has no legacy coding in it at all."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the usability, learning, and compliance tools."
"The payroll and benefits engine is the most valuable Workday solution in my opinion. It is also easy to access."
"Workday's best features are planning and finance."
 

Cons

"Infor needs to work on its documentation. For example, if I need to create a business object deployment from LVN to element, the instructions for this are insufficient. Many specific use cases aren't covered in the manual."
"Planning needs to be improved. That is, industry-specific planning details need to be added and refined."
"The solution's support service could be better."
"They could include marketing automation for the product."
"There should be better clarity and agreement on all interfaces and requirements before signing a contract. This would avoid unexpected costs and complications later on."
"Regarding integration, specific third-party tools are not accepted, for example, on the old version of IBM or Oracle."
"Currently, there are some challenges with handling large reports, possibly due to setup limits or issues with the solution."
"The platform's distribution features need enhancement."
"Workday would be improved with more API connectors."
"The user interface could be modernized somehow."
"Setting up reports can be a bit tricky."
"Workday has several helpful features. It has categorized payroll processes into sections, such as CTC separation and pay slips. It also provides detailed information on promotions and salary hikes, showing changes from the previous year to the current year. This includes a clear view of the new CTC and the monthly paycheck breakdown."
"It's possible that the way things are integrated could be improved"
"It has missing functionalities. Specific countries, like Germany, didn't have the option to do payroll. Now we need to look for another product for HR."
"There could be a web-based application for making payments to the employees."
"The solution has some features missing when you put them in the test studio or Confluence Studio. I would like the tool’s coding to be easier to understand and automated. Most of the coding these days is automated. Any query given can pull the answer directly which can make the solution easier to understand."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a cost-effective solution."
"The pricing is not built on a standard model."
"The platform's pricing depends on the specific number of users."
"I'm working for a German company, but I'm located in Portugal. In the German market, Infor's price isn't an issue for clients, but Infor is losing market share every year to SAP in Portugal. Portuguese clients find SAP more affordable. Infor needs to work on this."
"For on-premise installations, the licensing is yearly."
"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for five years, but it was a one-time opportunity."
"You have the license fee per module, and then you have a kind of annual training fee, which is a kind of add-on. I wouldn't say it is exhaustive; it is minor. Licensing is pretty transparent for most of the part."
"I rate the product’s pricing a ten out of ten."
"I would rate the solution’s pricing a six out of ten."
"Workday is an expensive solution."
"It's very, very expensive."
"It has an annual subscription rate, but I'm not sure how it will work."
"By and large, Workday is expensive. It is based on the headcount. I'd probably rate it a three or four out of five in terms of pricing. It'd be like buying a Mercedes or a high-end car. It's expensive, but there's a specific value that you're getting with additional features and things of that nature. Using that metaphor, Workday probably tends to be more of a luxury. There are others like ADP that can do your payroll, your time off, and other things, but they don't do it as well."
"It is on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
27%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Infor CloudSuite Industrial?
Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor CloudSuite Industrial?
As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for 5 years, but it was a one-time opportunity.
What needs improvement with Infor CloudSuite Industrial?
While there are many advantages to using Infor CloudSuite Industrial, there are some drawbacks that could be addressed. Specifically, I believe there should be better clarity and agreement on all i...
What are the biggest differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors?
Differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud,w and SAP SuccessFactors:w Oracle: "simple interface and deep customization to suit the purpose." SAP: Multiple functionalities that increase process effi...
What do you like most about Workday?
I like its UI and UX. When we were using Oracle or SAP, the UI/UX wasn't very user-friendly for the employees.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Workday?
It's very, very expensive. When I was in a startup company, we tried to adopt Workday. We called them and asked how much it would cost for our company. And the first answer from the salesperson was...
 

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AAA, Allied Global, Avago Technologies Limited, Aviva, Cardinal Health, CareFusion, Chiquita Brands International, Equifax, Flextronics, HP, Life Time Fitness, McKee Foods, MGM Resorts International, Sanofi, ServiceSource International, Symantec, TripAdvisor, Yahoo!
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