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Infor CloudSuite vs SAP S/4HANA Cloud comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.2
Companies postponed a $7M plant expansion due to improved productivity and customer satisfaction, rating it 8 out of 10.
Sentiment score
2.2
SAP S/4HANA Cloud offers positive ROI, with efficiency gains and cost savings, though full ROI clarity may take years.
The transcript suggests SAP S4HANA Cloud may offer cost and time savings.
Ho Finance Methods and Tools at Airbus Atlantic
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.4
Infor CloudSuite's support is decent but faces global issues, especially with complex customizations and regional needs, prompting improvement.
Sentiment score
6.8
SAP S/4HANA Cloud support is praised for professionalism but criticized for inconsistent response times and communication effectiveness.
Here in Portugal, there's no direct support from Infor.
Executive Director at Onsearch
Technical support from Infor is rated an eight out of ten.
Key Account Manager at Cronon GmbH
On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate customer service or technical support for Infor CloudSuite at about a seven.
Sr ERP Support Analyst at a university with 201-500 employees
My experience shows that it often requires another level or two to reach someone who can effectively address the problems.
Managing Director at Global Information Technology Corporation
If tickets are raised to the wrong team, it takes considerable time to be routed to the appropriate team.
DGM (IT) at IndianOil Adani Ventures Limited
SAP is continuously improving the functionalities towards the current versions.
SAP Project Manager at Doha Petroleum Construction Co. Ltd. (DOPET)
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
Infor CloudSuite supports growth with adaptability, strong integration, regular updates, and high user satisfaction, despite some scalability challenges.
Sentiment score
6.8
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is scalable for large enterprises, offering modular integration and flexibility for growth, needing some competitive improvements.
We are evaluating how scalable SAP S_4HANA Cloud has been; moving to the latest version poses not much of a challenge compared to on-prem upgrades, as SAP handles the technical areas.
SAP Project Manager at Doha Petroleum Construction Co. Ltd. (DOPET)
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Infor CloudSuite is highly stable with 99.99% uptime, though dependent on internet connectivity and client customization quality.
Sentiment score
7.2
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is praised for stability and reliability, with high availability and minimal issues, although updates may delay.
Infor CloudSuite is very stable, provided there is a good internet connection.
Key Account Manager at Cronon GmbH
Usually SAP S/4HANA Cloud is really stable.
Partner at Deloitte
SAP S_4HANA Cloud is very stable, especially for bigger corporates that are geographically spread out.
Chief Operating Officer at Digital365
It is very flexible and can cater to every industry.
DGM (IT) at IndianOil Adani Ventures Limited
 

Room For Improvement

Infor CloudSuite requires improved documentation, IoT integration, user interface, and better pricing and customization resources for global markets.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud requires enhancements in user-friendliness, integration, customization, and support, alongside addressing pricing and scalability concerns.
In Germany, there aren't enough IT specialists for customization and software development, causing projects to take too long.
Key Account Manager at Cronon GmbH
The user interface isn't that intuitive. Compared to other solutions, such as top-tier options such as Oracle or SAP, this stands out as an area needing improvement.
Project Manager, Program at SPTLabtech
In Europe, it's difficult to find people who already know Infor, which was a problem during implementation.
Executive Director at Onsearch
The challenge is that if a customer has already deployed the entire solution on-premises, it becomes difficult to immediately convert to the new product and manage new license costs.
Manager, SAP Practice at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
This reliance on ETL experts or data engineers is necessary to ensure clean quality data, which is critical for the effective operation of the SAP S_4HANA system.
Managing Director at Global Information Technology Corporation
It should have features or facilities so customers can get audit-related queries resolved independently without requiring ticket-based service.
DGM (IT) at IndianOil Adani Ventures Limited
 

Setup Cost

Infor CloudSuite pricing varies, seen as costly or cost-effective, with potential discounts impacting overall expense based on usage.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud pricing is complex and expensive, with high costs that may challenge smaller businesses despite competitive ERP market positioning.
Infor CloudSuite is cheaper than SAP and the license is on a yearly basis.
Key Account Manager at Cronon GmbH
 

Valuable Features

Infor CloudSuite enhances efficiency with robust features, user-friendly interface, and scalable architecture, benefiting diverse manufacturing operations.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud enhances operational efficiency with real-time analytics, seamless integration, scalability, and robust customization capabilities.
We handle approximately 500 to 600 orders per day, and the product is excellent for extracting and implementing solutions to check various parameters like client credit status.
Executive Director at Onsearch
Infor CloudSuite has a smart, advanced planning and scheduling system that takes into account both types of demand, processes those demands, and comes up with supply suggestions.
Project Manager, Program at SPTLabtech
Infor CloudSuite offers a comprehensive solution with integrated business intelligence and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Key Account Manager at Cronon GmbH
Some of the most important features include data analytics and real-time data analysis capabilities.
Ho Finance Methods and Tools at Airbus Atlantic
The integration between SAP EWM and S4HANA Cloud is seamless.
SAP Business Analyst at Jante
SAP S/4HANA Cloud provides integration, controls, efficiency, visibility into business operations, and collaboration, especially for geographically spread operations.
Chief Operating Officer at Digital365
 

Categories and Ranking

Infor CloudSuite
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
CRM (17th), ERP (14th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (3rd), Local Government CRM (6th), Product Configuration and Quoting (7th), Warehouse Management (4th), Cloud HCM (7th), Financial Close Software (7th)
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Cloud ERP (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, they serve different purposes. Infor CloudSuite is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 2.1%, up 1.4% compared to last year.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud ERP, holds 9.9% mindshare, down 13.3% since last year.
ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Infor CloudSuite2.1%
SAP ERP11.6%
SAP S/4HANA6.4%
Other79.9%
ERP
Cloud ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP S/4HANA Cloud9.9%
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP16.2%
NetSuite ERP14.4%
Other59.5%
Cloud ERP
 

Featured Reviews

AA
Project Manager, Program at SPTLabtech
Integrated planning has improved document automation but reporting and user experience still need work
There are areas where Infor CloudSuite can improve. I have touched on the pros and key strengths of Infor CloudSuite, but end-user feedback indicates that there are several areas where the user experience can improve. For instance, when it comes to reporting, it comes with a very limited number of reports, and the standard reports are clunky, requiring a technical resource or developer to enhance or make them presentable. Another area is user experience; it takes several clicks to get to the information, and the user interface isn't that intuitive. Compared to other solutions, such as top-tier options such as Oracle or SAP, this stands out as an area needing improvement. When it comes to integration, Infor CloudSuite does offer a great deal of flexibility. It comes with APIs, so you can integrate with any third-party systems you may use. On that front, it's sufficient; however, it does require some specialized resources, as it's not a layman's job, and developers need to help with the integration. This is generally the case for any ERP. The user interface could indeed be better, and there is a steep learning curve for users; it takes time for them to get accustomed to Infor CloudSuite's interface and forms. However, once users adapt, it becomes easier and smoother to navigate. There are great features associated with Infor CloudSuite, such as DataViews and Birst as a business intelligence tool, which can be integrated with the basic product. Implementing Birst isn't plug-and-play; it requires a team of technical resources to execute. Additionally, there is a feature that allows integration with Excel, which can be installed by your IT team.
Ramesh Pampana - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, SAP Practice at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Extensive real-time analytics and superior support enhance decision making but continued product evolution impacts existing investments
Improvement is needed, and they need to slow down. When I say slow down, they need to do more validation. Things are going rapidly and changing fast. For example, they moved from SAP SRM product to SAP CLM. They bought IBM CLM and marketed it as SAP CLM. Shortly after, they bought SAP Ariba and discontinued the SAP CLM product. Now they state that SAP SRM is outdated and has reached sunset. The challenge is that if a customer has already deployed the entire solution on-premises, it becomes difficult to immediately convert to the new product and manage new license costs. From a consulting perspective, it appears that SAP's biggest competitor is itself, as they sometimes discontinue their own products to promote new ones.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Healthcare Company
8%
University
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise30
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is very expensive, both to purchase and maintain. It's important to evaluate the costs of recruiting and maintaining trained personnel as it's not just a one-time payment yet requ...
What needs improvement with SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
The areas for improvement in SAP S_4HANA Cloud could be from the data storage perspective, as we are using it in a limited way and it could be a bit expensive if the data volume increases; that is ...
What is your primary use case for SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
I work with SAP S_4HANA Cloud solution. We have experience with Cloud ERP as we are using SAP S_4HANA Cloud here in my current organization. We are mainly using SAP S_4HANA Cloud for recording all ...
 

Also Known As

SyteLine
SAP S4HANA Cloud
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

PRIDE Industries
La Trobe University, Carrefour Comércio e Indústria Ltda, Delaware Consulting and Corning Inc.
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