Infor CloudSuite vs Infor VISUAL vs SAP ERP comparison

Infor CloudSuite and Infor VISUAL are both solutions in the ERP category. Infor CloudSuite is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.9, while Infor VISUAL is ranked #28. Infor CloudSuite holds a 2.1% mindshare in ERP, compared to Infor VISUAL’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Infor CloudSuite users are willing to recommend the solution.

Infor CloudSuite

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100% willing to recommend

Infor VISUAL

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0% willing to recommend

SAP ERP

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87% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor CloudSuite is 2.1%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infor VISUAL is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 17.2%, down from 22.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP ERP	17.2%
Infor CloudSuite	2.1%
Infor VISUAL	1.0%
Other	79.7%

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Featured Reviews

Dietmar Müller

Key Account Manager at Cronon GmbH

Provides integrated solutions for international business operations

Infor CloudSuite offers a comprehensive solution with integrated business intelligence and artificial intelligence capabilities. It does not require hardware or extensive IT expertise, which are standard advantages for cloud solutions. Its integration capabilities with Microsoft features are notable. Additionally, it is a highly scalable and stable solution, useful for large enterprises engaged in international business. It is also easy to maintain compared to other ERP solutions.

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Carlos Cardona

Operations Manager at Visual K

Powerful accounting functionality, easy to implement, and same day support response

There is a tool in Infor VISUAL that is called Costing Utilities, they should make the functionality more flexible. In a future release, if they could add a CRM incorporated into the core of the solution that would be awesome. Additionally, a more flexible project model. They have a project model, but it's very challenging to set up values.

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Achmad Dimyati

IT Service Management Team Lead at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term adaptation and evolution meets changing technology trends

SAP ERP is not really real-time. We use the HANA database which is supposed to be memory data in memory, but we are still not very happy. It is supposed to be real-time and come very quickly, but in reality, it still takes time to run. That is why we use BW of SAP, Business Objects, and now we have moved to the Analytic Cloud where we start using predictive AI. SAP recently implemented Databricks, and they started investing significantly in the analytic environment. SAP ERP has been left behind as they moved to S/4HANA with the HANA database. They restructured the whole table structure of SAP ERP, introduced simple finance, simple logistics, and moved HR to SuccessFactors. They have the BTP layer where they manage everything from integration to master data management. The challenge with SAP is that they move very fast to different products and buy different products. It requires significant investment and many skills to catch up because all of these have different sets of technology. The fundamental has changed differently. It is not monolithic anymore but different products under one name, SAP. You have to buy it model by model for additional models. Products such as SuccessFactors, Ariba for procure to pay, Concur for travel, and Facility Management use totally different technology. They try to integrate with each other, but it remains a challenge for SAP to make them have the same management, technology, and operational approach.

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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 solution is particularly effective for ERP. The automation of emails is a valuable feature for me. The solution is stable. The solution is scalable. Infor CloudSuite Industrial is better for its development aspect. It allows us to customize and implement changes more efficiently. The initial setup was straightforward. I recommend the solution."

"Infor's environment—ION and Infor OS—is better than SAP's. The load time is shorter and Infor performs much better than SAP."

"The stability of the solution is perfect. I rate it a ten out of ten."

"Infor CloudSuite offers a comprehensive solution with integrated business intelligence and artificial intelligence capabilities."

"The product's most valuable feature is production planning. It is one of the core features."

"It is a scalable solution."

"From a product perspective, it's more lenient and suitable for using features in finance, such as reconciling our payments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc."

"The customization capabilities of CloudSuite Industrial are also there."

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"The most valuable features of Infor VISUAL are its powerful accounting, multicurrency functionality, and production aspects. We implement the manufacturing for many customers. These are the main goals of the solution."

"It is a stable solution."

"It is a stable solution...Our company has experienced a return on investment using the solution."

"SAP ERP is particularly strong in manufacturing, from production planning to plant maintenance, then Material Management itself, and managing warehouse management and inventory control."

"Their tech support is always good."

"The solution provides good production planning."

"Its customer support is highly rated, and the technical support provided by SAP is considered very good."

"The most valuable features are the ease of installation and the MM functionality."

"It integrates everything into one process."

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Cons

"Planning needs to be improved. That is, industry-specific planning details need to be added and refined."

"For the quality department, there is a module called quality, and I feel it has to be a little bit simplified."

"In Germany, there aren't enough IT specialists for customization and software development, causing projects to take too long."

"Currently, there are some challenges with handling large reports, possibly due to setup limits or issues with the solution."

"Regarding integration, specific third-party tools are not accepted, for example, on the old version of IBM or Oracle."

"The platform's distribution features need enhancement."

"Pricing is always an area where there is room for improvement."

"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."

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"There is a tool in Infor VISUAL that is called Costing Utilities, they should make the functionality more flexible."

"The integration with others application could be easier. There are many different features that this solution offers which could be easier to implement."

"The product does not update budgeting based on exchange rates which is important for BPM."

"The UI could use improvement."

"Customizations are a bit expensive."

"It's difficult to code; structured language is difficult."

"It is on the expensive side."

"The version that we are using lacks in reporting. The reporting feature needs to be constructed more in this product. There can be better scope for mobility. They could include the technical development of reports instead of depending completely on programming. The programming method needs to be easy."

"Improvements to the UI. The UI is pretty old, but this will change with the upcoming release of S.4."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I feel it is not very cheap, very economical but also not very expensive."

"The platform's pricing depends on the specific number of users."

"The pricing is not built on a standard model."

"As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for five years, but it was a one-time opportunity."

"For on-premise installations, the licensing is yearly."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"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."

"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

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"When you have a solution that is stable, reliable, and has a high performance as this solution, the price is going to be expensive. However, when you evaluate the service you are paying for the cost is quite reasonable for this solution."

"SAP ERP is an expensive tool."

"There is a one-time license that is needed to use the solution. The support is what is needed to be renewed annually."

"I rate the product's price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap or affordable, and ten is really expensive. The solution is expensive."

"SAP ECC is not cheap but I consider it the best system for managing an organization's data and processes."

"The product has high pricing."

"I am not sure. However, extensions cost approximately $100,000 or$200,000."

"There is a license needed to use this solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Healthcare Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

22%

Transportation Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Retailer

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	4

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	30
Large Enterprise	76

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.

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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.

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What needs improvement with Infor CloudSuite Industrial?

While there are many advantages to using Infor CloudSuite Industrial, there are some drawbacks that could be addresse...

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Overview

Infor CloudSuite is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based ERP software designed to streamline various business processes. It offers core functionalities such as financial management, supply chain management, production management, and CRM. The suite is tailored to specific industries, including manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, automotive, and distribution, each featuring industry-specific solutions. Being cloud-based, Infor CloudSuite provides scalability, automatic updates, and remote access, reducing the need for on-premise hardware and IT costs. It enhances efficiency through task automation, improved workflows, and data visibility, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Infor

Infor VISUAL is a powerful enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed specifically for order-driven manufacturers. Infor VISUAL helps you overcome the many complexities of manufacturing, such as rising globalization, increasingly restrictive regulations, extended supply chains, growing customer pressures, and more. With Infor VISUAL, you can focus on boosting operational efficiency and introducing new products and services faster. You'll bring order to your orders, create a more predictable process, and generate greater revenue.

Infor

SAP ERP addresses the core business software requirements of midsize and large organizations in all industries and sectors. SAP ERP includes four individual solutions that support key areas of enterprise resource planning: human capital management, financials, operations, corporate services.

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Sample Customers

PRIDE Industries

Skills Inc, Darmex, Eberhard Manufacturing, Bluegame, ENERTECH fabricaciones, L&H Industrial, Geophysical Survey Systems, Computer Designs, Essen, Graphicast, Instrument Technology, J&E Manufacturing

B&G Manufacturing, Unilever, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town, Bhopal Municipal, Corporation (BMC), adidas Group, Butcher & Packer Supply Company, Franklin Valve L.P., Evoshield, Prime Meats, a Norsan Group company, EMC Corporation, Varian Medical Systems Inc., FC Bayern Mªnchen AG, AkzoNobel Chemicals B.V., T¾V Rheinland, Pacific Drilling S.A., Fire & Rescue New South Wales, University of Amsterdam, Pa_alon S.A.

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