Infor CloudSuite vs Microsoft Dynamics CRM comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Infor CloudSuite
Ranking in CRM
18th
Ranking in Local Government CRM
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
ERP (14th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (3rd), Product Configuration and Quoting (4th), Warehouse Management (3rd), Cloud HCM (10th), Financial Close Software (2nd)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Ranking in CRM
1st
Ranking in Local Government CRM
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (1st), Marketing Management (2nd), Sales Force Automation (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Infor CloudSuite is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is 18.9%, up from 15.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM
Unique Categories:
ERP
1.4%
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
12.2%
CRM Customer Engagement Centers
26.7%
Local Government CRM
50.0%
 

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…
Gary Cook - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 20, 2022
Comprehensive functionality, Integrates well, but lacking artificial intelligence
The best advice I can give is whoever wants to implement the solution must understand its functionality and what scope they want from the solution. If they want a standard line of functionality then Microsoft Dynamics CRM will do it. If they want a particular marketing capability and various other features that go with it, such as algorithms and AI, et cetera, then they might want to look at another solution. I rate Microsoft Dynamics CRM a seven out of ten. My rating reflects the missing functionality, compared to some of the more heavyweight solutions. For example, saleforce.com and Optimove have a lot more functionality.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a scalable 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 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."
"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."
"The customization capabilities of CloudSuite Industrial are also there."
"It is a complete wave management system to increase processing efficiency."
"Infor CloudSuite Industrial is easy to setup. The built-in solution is already there, so we can start implementing it right away when we install it in an organization. After going through different test executions and workshops, any missing features can be added using Infor extension tables and other products. It will take at least eight to nine months to go live."
"Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM has good integration with the Microsoft Stack of solutions. However, the Salesforce ecosystem is stronger."
"We are able to effectively follow up on requests, ensuring all customer issues are resolved in a timely manner. This solution provides a platform where there is visibility of all customer interactions, with efficient follow-up."
"It's a good solution for enterprise-level companies."
"I like the fact that I can keep track of everything I do in relation to my own job."
"The most valuable features are the integration capabilities with other third-party software. It has an easy user interface and in terms of security, it has permission-based access for different users."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM has plenty of valuable features."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its performance."
"The control that we have of a process and the ability to have everything recorded from the beginning to the end of the process have been the most valuable features."
 

Cons

"They could include marketing automation for the product."
"The platform's distribution features need enhancement."
"It takes time to properly learn what the product can do."
"Regarding integration, specific third-party tools are not accepted, for example, on the old version of IBM or Oracle."
"Pricing is always an area where there is room for improvement."
"Planning needs to be improved. That is, industry-specific planning details need to be added and refined."
"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."
"The solution's support service could be better."
"It would be better if it were more secure."
"The integration capability with other systems could be improved, particularly the Lead Generation system."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve by making it easier to export data to SharePoint because most of our customers use SharePoint. They have to log into a Microsoft environment platform from their SharePoint for access should be made easier. Additionally, if the customer portal was enhanced for it to be customized it would be a benefit."
"Technical support could be faster and more responsive."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve by being more user-friendly and having a better design. I have used Service Desk and it is not user-friendly but this solution is worse. The graphical interface is not intuitive, you need someone to guide you or you will have difficulties navigating around to find the file you need. The data we are normally dealing with is boring enough and the interface could be more attractive and more exciting. The tabs and arrangement could be done better to be more user-friendly. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are fine and Microsoft should extend their user-friendliness and intuitiveness to Microsoft Dynamics."
"The overall price of Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve."
"Overall, the solution could be made to be more user friendly."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve by being more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for five years, but it was a one-time opportunity."
"The pricing is not built on a standard model."
"The platform's pricing depends on the specific number of users."
"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"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."
"For on-premise installations, the licensing is yearly."
"My organization pays for the license, and I do not know how much it costs."
"We have to buy a separate license in order to implement the social listening feature."
"I rate the solution's pricing as a seven out of ten."
"There is a license required to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM."
"We have a three-year ELA with all our Microsoft solutions and often we had to do a true-up which was approximately $1,000,000. Additionally, we pay approximately $2,500 a month for support."
"It's kind of pricey. It's about $50 or $60 per user."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM's price is too high."
"I give the price of the solution an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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 do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are all the filters and possible reports.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
The solution should improve the user experience in the process of creating and activating offers. Sometimes, the process is a little bit slow because it has too many details. It also depends on how...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
We use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to control sales advancements in our company.
 

Also Known As

SyteLine
Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
 

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Metro Bank, Nissan, Pandora, Delta, Haynes International, City of London, Trek and many more market leaders.
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