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Infor CloudSuite vs Zendesk comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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
6.0
Zendesk provides significant ROI with cost savings, productivity boosts, and improved efficiency through better ticket management and supportive sales team.
I can tell you that we probably saved at least three employees full-time with the ticket management and the automation and the macros and the user follow-up being built in.
Consultant and Startup Founder at AimHi Enterprises
Time saved is definitely a benefit because it puts all of our tickets in one spot.
Technical Solutions Lead at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
I feel that Zendesk helped us set up our platform for providing support way faster than other platforms due to its easy configuration.
Junior system analyst at Wevt clous
 

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
6.2
Zendesk support is praised for responsiveness and availability but criticized for slow responses and lack of personal interaction.
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
There appears to be a lack of connection between the bot and the agents, making it feel scripted rather than helpful.
Technical Support Engineer/ QA at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
The technical support provided by Zendesk has been very satisfactory.
CEO at Etcetera Networks
Their support team from Zendesk is excellent, similar to what you have in Freshdesk.
Customer Success Manager at Mimshackworks Endeavors
 

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
7.2
Zendesk is adaptable and scalable for diverse organizations, handling growth well but posing challenges in cost and customization.
We have not hit a peak or a turn yet that Zendesk has not been able to go with us or been able to grow with us in the process, change or pivot that the company is making.
Project Manager III at City of Union City Government
Zendesk can scale from very small companies to very large ones.
CEO at Etcetera Networks
Zendesk's scalability is excellent.
Technical Support Engineer/ QA at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

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
7.8
Zendesk is reliable and stable, with minor issues and rare outages, communicated promptly via Twitter, ideal for small businesses.
Infor CloudSuite is very stable, provided there is a good internet connection.
Key Account Manager at Cronon GmbH
They are always informing us with a status update and an ETA, and the turnaround time is usually within the same day with no extended downtime that would cause a detriment to our company.
Project Manager III at City of Union City Government
Zendesk is quite stable; we experience major outages only once or twice a year, making it very reliable.
Technical Support Engineer/ QA at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
The stability has been quite reliable.
CEO at Etcetera Networks
 

Room For Improvement

Infor CloudSuite requires improved documentation, IoT integration, user interface, and better pricing and customization resources for global markets.
Zendesk users seek enhancements like efficient ticket merging, advanced reporting, better integrations, improved usability, and AI features.
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
Zendesk could actually support HTML on the tickets so we could format our text better than the current options such as size, bold, italic, or underscored, because the text processing is too simple.
Junior system analyst at Wevt clous
Zendesk is missing an AI aspect that could help provide quick answers based on the knowledge housed within the platform.
Technical Support Engineer/ QA at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Zendesk is amazing, and because they are always working on a new upgrade or a new integration, they are very forward-thinking from an engineering perspective.
Project Manager III at City of Union City Government
 

Setup Cost

Infor CloudSuite pricing varies, seen as costly or cost-effective, with potential discounts impacting overall expense based on usage.
Zendesk's pricing is high but flexible, justified by its value in saving time and enhancing customer experience.
Infor CloudSuite is cheaper than SAP and the license is on a yearly basis.
Key Account Manager at Cronon GmbH
It is not the cheapest solution nor the most expensive, but it provides value for money.
CEO at Etcetera Networks
The experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Zendesk was quite expensive.
Consultant and Startup Founder at AimHi Enterprises
 

Valuable Features

Infor CloudSuite enhances efficiency with robust features, user-friendly interface, and scalable architecture, benefiting diverse manufacturing operations.
Zendesk enhances productivity with customizable ticket management, CRM integrations, automation, and multi-channel support for improved customer satisfaction.
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
It allows us to handle more support cases with fewer people due to its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
CEO at Etcetera Networks
Zendesk is way cheaper than other ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, providing a good platform at a lower price so we could offer good support with a low budget for the license.
Junior system analyst at Wevt clous
Being able to put response counters on certain tickets and have certain ones that are high priority and have a tighter SLA than lower priority items, being able to categorize them as a question versus an urgent request, and being able to bucket them as feature requests or product enhancements.
Consultant and Startup Founder at AimHi Enterprises
 

Categories and Ranking

Infor CloudSuite
Ranking in CRM
17th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
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)
Zendesk
Ranking in CRM
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (4th), Help Desk Software (4th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (6th), Sales Force Automation (4th), Reporting (10th), Knowledge Management Software (3rd), Community Platforms (1st), AI Customer Support (7th), AI IT Support (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Infor CloudSuite is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zendesk is 1.2%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Zendesk1.2%
Infor CloudSuite0.8%
Other98.0%
CRM
 

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.
AmandaSanchez - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant and Startup Founder at AimHi Enterprises
Macros and automation have streamlined workflows and reduced manual effort across support teams
The ability to communicate on the Zendesk ticket through the actual user software, so TOPs, would have been helpful. Somehow seeing a user's ticket history within our app would have been beneficial. That is the only thing that I do not think existed at the time that might have been helpful. Some people struggled with Zendesk, but it was always easy enough to show them how to use it and what they were missing. The only times we really had people report concerns about it was when they did not understand that it could do that or how to use it in that way.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Healthcare Company
9%
University
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Performing Arts
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing 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 Business36
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise11
 

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 Zendesk Support?
I found the user experience with vendors on Zendesk to be straightforward, especially when it comes to understanding and searching for specific tickets. The search and navigation tools are easy to ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zendesk Support?
From what I recall, the experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Zendesk was quite expensive and that is what prohibited us from expanding usage of it into more users and using more o...
What needs improvement with Zendesk Support?
I wish there was a more easily dynamic tool. Currently, it is quite difficult because not all the tools are labeled. A feature that would be beneficial is if hovering over an icon would tell you wh...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

SyteLine
Zendesk Support, Zendesk Guide, Zendesk Sell
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

PRIDE Industries
Mailchimp, Tesco, Vimeo, Instacart, Mediaocean, Slack, Uber
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