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Infor LN vs Infor LX vs SAP ERP comparison

Infor LN and Infor LX are both solutions in the ERP category. Infor LN is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.4, while Infor LX is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.7. Infor LN holds a 5.7% mindshare in ERP, compared to Infor LX’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Infor LN users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Infor LX users who would recommend it.
Infor LN
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100% willing to recommend
Infor LX
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100% willing to recommend
SAP ERP
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86% willing to recommend
 

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LN is 5.7%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infor LX is 1.5%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 18.8%, down from 22.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Jarod Dwi - PeerSpot reviewer
ERP integration transforms automation and financial reporting with good support
I use the solution for the manufacturing process, finance, supply chains, and quality It integrates with robotic processing and automation, enhancing our process automation. It also integrates with the PLC system using Mitsubishi and with the MIS software. The solution covers all modules,…
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Eugenio Santos - PeerSpot reviewer
Program adapts to our requirements and handles our operations effectively
The interface we use currently needs enhancement, as I am still using the outdated green screens. I would benefit for us to adpot the latest INFOR user interface, which is a more integrated interface. Additionally, improvements in warehouse handling with handheld terminal, quality management in warehouses, and managing a dual sourcing strategy would be beneficial. I have had to build my own applications for some features that are lacking, and aligning all components for uncertainty management in the market is necessary.
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Patrick Posch - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides full integration and automates workflows
The best feature of SAP ERP is the full integration. Each model in the SAP system works with the same data. You have only one single point of truth, considering the data. You can automate many things in SAP, like workflows and some APIs to send and receive EDI (electronic data interchange) documents from our customers and suppliers.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It's fast, predicts well, and is basically the best tool in the market for the automotive industry and network planning projects."
"LN is definitely a stable product. It's number one on Gartner's four quadrants."
"I would say that it is typically used by large-scale manufacturing industries, especially in discrete manufacturing, and it has proven to work brilliantly."
"The most valuable feature is its ability to handle products with up to 2,500 components, making it valuable for streamlining complex business operations."
"The best feature of this solution is it comes as a complete bundle. The solution has effective project, document, and application management. Additionally, the collaboration is fantastic, it is well integrated, and can be customized."
"Infor LN has basically the same structure as CloudSuite Industrial, but LN has more advanced planning tools for manufacturing."
"Infor LN is a completely integrated product that provides good stability."
"Customer service and support are very good."
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"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."
"Infor LX has improved my customers' manufacturing processes by creating a standard in the process, which improves performance in manufacturing as well as finance, distribution, and supply chain."
"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."
"The most important feature of Infor LX for me is the use of models for accounting, which create effects in different layers simultaneously."
"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."
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"It automates transactional processes."
"It provides one overview of the capacity planning."
"Its customer support is highly rated, and the technical support provided by SAP is considered very good."
"The solution can easily be standardized across processes."
"The best thing that SAP ERP has is the extensive coverage of processes for every field and business unit such as procurement, inventory, financials, asset management, plant maintenance, and production. We can cover up to 99.9% processes of our organization, which is the best thing about this solution. It also has a very good capability to integrate with other applications. The security and authorization level of SAP ERP is very high. No other solution can match this level."
"This is a robust solution with a lot of control measures."
"Overall the solution is very good in the industry."
"SAP ERP has a good user interface with a lot of functionalities and good interface options."
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Cons

"There is always room for improvement. Our version of Infor LN is quite old, and we have discussed upgrading."
"Only people who undergo training from the companies can learn about Infor products."
"One area that could be improved in Omada Access Points is team communication."
"From a technical perspective, LN needs to work on customization and integration. It's fairly expensive for many clients to migrate from a customized private solution to the cloud. Infor needs to improve the cloud solution to make the migration from the on-prem customized solution faster and smoother. Otherwise, many clients will find it difficult or expensive to do."
"The user interface needs improvement. They should add more automation to reduce the number of clicks per operation."
"When it comes to planning, it's more challenging to consider the entire structure, such as having a specific SKU and wanting to look at the planning for the whole structure. You must delve into individual item details to plan for it with order planning. Therefore, improvements will allow more comprehensive planning for each SKU."
"The user interface of Infor LN could be more intuitive for common users. Sometimes, it is necessary to have an expert for connections."
"It's not that intuitive."
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"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens."
"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed."
"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens. I would benefit from a more integrated interface."
"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed. The development of APIs must be enhanced, especially for AS400."
"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"It's based on AS/400 or Power i, a robust technology and platform. However, it is harder to manage admin most of the time."
"The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."
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"I do not have any notes for improvements."
"I'm only working on the front end with ERP's user interface, which isn't very easy for end-users. It's an old-school interface, so it's often challenging to find what you need."
"Improvements to the UI. The UI is pretty old, but this will change with the upcoming release of S.4.​"
"It would also help if it were more open, more flexible, with more standard products."
"SAP ERP could improve by integrating additional components such as digital signatures and barcoding."
"It is on the expensive side."
"The integration with others application could be easier. There are many different features that this solution offers which could be easier to implement."
"The initial setup was challenging initially. People did not understand much about what SAP could do."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is somewhat high."
"The standard pricing is two thousand per year per user. There are no additional costs."
"The licensing costs for this solution are payable annually. Standard licenses are available, but there is also the option to pay to add extra features."
"Compared to other high-end ERP software, Infor LN's cost of ownership is lower. The difference isn't huge, though."
"I would say that Infor's pricing is competitive compared to other ERP solutions available in the market, such as SAP and Oracle."
"Infor LN is a free solution, and everything is included in the package, such as add-ons."
"The price of the solution can vary."
"We have to pay a licensing fee for the solution."
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"Our last maintenance fee was around $15,000 a year for 33 current users."
"Pricing is variable due to different deals and discounts, typically starting at around $2000 US dollars for one license."
"Infor LX is not cheap but much cheaper compared to SAP HANA."
"I rate the product's price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. SAP ERP is a costly tool."
"SAP ECC is not cheap but I consider it the best system for managing an organization's data and processes."
"SAP is quite expensive."
"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."
"The solution is expensive and is best-suited for large enterprises."
"SAP ERP is expensive."
"SAP ERP is an expensive tool."
"Some components are available at an additional cost, depending on the type of contract that you have."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
23%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Retailer
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Non Profit
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Retailer
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Infor LN?
Most of them who use Infor LN have add-ons connected to ERP. It's either a supplier exchange, or they've got sales pr...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor LN?
Infor LN is cost-effective when compared to solutions like SAP.
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What needs improvement with Infor LN?
The user interface of Infor LN could be more intuitive for common users. Sometimes, it is necessary to have an expert...
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What do you like most about Infor LX?
One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated.
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What needs improvement with Infor LX?
The interface we use currently needs enhancement, as I am still using the outdated green screens. I would benefit for...
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What is your primary use case for Infor LX?
I use Infor LX for the manufacturing business at our plant. I mainly use it for operations such as purchasing, engine...
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Is Anaplan better than SAP ERP?
There are different aspects of both Anaplan and SAP ERP that I like and dislike. Anaplan improves forecast accuracy a...
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What do you like most about SAP ERP?
The solution has made the most significant impact on our human resources function, specifically in HR operations and ...
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What needs improvement with SAP ERP?
SAP ERP could improve by integrating additional components such as digital signatures and barcoding. Having such feat...
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Also Known As

Infor ERP LN
Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
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Overview

From the largest global manufacturing enterprises with complex multisite needs to smaller, single-site organizations, Infor LN is enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that features capabilities designed to meet the unique business requirements of manufacturers. Infor LN offers fast and cost-effective deployment with integration on the shop floor and across the supply chain with financials, quality management, service management, order management, and business partners. Contextualized, industry-specific analytics help you gather real-time data and monitor metrics for improved communication with business partners wherever they are.

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Infor LX is a comprehensive process manufacturing system that covers various manufacturing methods, including made to stock, made to order, configure to order, assemble to order, batch, repetitive, flow, and Lean manufacturing. A wide range of industries—including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, life sciences, medical devices, chemicals, automotive, and general manufacturing—trust Infor LX to improve performance and profit margins at a lower total cost than comparable solutions.
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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

LTH Castings, Gloucester Engineering, Gorman-Rupp, Computer Designs, Instrument Technology, GWA Group Limited, PRIDE Industries, CAV Aerospace, New Scale Technologies Inc.
Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
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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