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We performed a comparison between Infor LN and SAP ERP based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"We have definitely seen a return on our investment with the product.""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.""The initial setup is easy.""The most valuable features are manufacturing, and manufacturing costing modules. These are all powerful features of Infor LN.""The best feature of this solution, is that it provides businesses with a way to see information from across different process streams, in one place via dashboards.""It's fast, predicts well, and is basically the best tool in the market for the automotive industry and network planning projects.""The best thing about Infor LN is that you can use it for inter-company business and for international businesses, especially by mid-sized and big companies.""Infor LN has basically the same structure as CloudSuite Industrial, but LN has more advanced planning tools for manufacturing."

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"The solution provides good production planning.""It is the best solution in the class of ERP products.""The most valuable features are the ease of installation and the MM functionality.""I like the solution's ability to close plans and resource requirements in deals.""The solution is quite scalable.""They provide a full service.""It is a stable solution.""MDG provides a central location for governance of the creation/updating processes of master data. It allows you to change several fields in the same object. For example, we can change a field on the purchasing view and change another field on an accounting view to the same material at the same time."

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Cons
"Regarding areas for improvement within the solution, I would say that the solution's asset management and quality management need attention.""In general, the HR-related part of Infor LN doesn't work properly in Germany, making it an area that requires improvement.""The user interface needs to be improved.""From a customers' perspective, Infor LN covers most of the processes in the company, but sometimes, they have to choose other tools because of the functionality or the cost of the Infor solution. It covers the core functions of the company—such as financial, operations, logistics, and so on—very well, but it doesn't cover some parts such as invoices, digitization, etc.""The user interface is not very intuitive for newer users.""The training for Infor LN is not straightforward, so a non-specialist will need training before using it.""It's not that intuitive.""While Infor LN incorporates the latest business processes and functions, there is always room for improvement as the business grows. In the new normal, it could stand to incorporate quite a few automation processes like the RPA and utilize machine learning in the Internet of Things."

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"It was not designed to service all industries.""In previous generations, SAP was stable and the roadmap was very predictable, but currently it's very difficult.""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.""The reporting feature could improve in SAP ERP. It could benefit from being more flexible.""The flexibility in using the software could improve. I am from a product background and I've been testing a lot of applications, for example, Informatics. The UI, features, and cloud version could improve.""It could always be cheaper. There is no doubt about it.""SAP ERP needs to be more innovative when it comes to areas like mobility and the internet.""The service could be more user-friendly in the area of transition codes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Compared to other high-end ERP software, Infor LN's cost of ownership is lower. The difference isn't huge, though."
  • "Only people who undergo training from the companies can learn about Infor products."
  • "The price of the solution can vary."
  • "Infor LN is a free solution, and everything is included in the package, such as add-ons."
  • "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."
  • "The standard pricing is two thousand per year per user. There are no additional costs."
  • "I would say that Infor's pricing is competitive compared to other ERP solutions available in the market, such as SAP and Oracle."
  • "The tool’s AMC and support are given on a yearly basis. You need to make monthly payments for support."
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  • "SAP ECC is not cheap but I consider it the best system for managing an organization's data and processes."
  • "This is a costly product."
  • "There are licensing costs."
  • "Some components are available at an additional cost, depending on the type of contract that you have."
  • "The licensing costs are slightly on the higher side. They need to make it more competitive."
  • "SAP is a bit on the costly side, but they also provide support and other things. We are paying for licenses and the use of the cloud."
  • "SAP ERP is 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."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's fast, predicts well, and is basically the best tool in the market for the automotive industry and network planning projects.
    Top Answer:This isn't a tool for small companies, not because of the tool itself, but because of the price.
    Top Answer:Performance could be better. Another major area of improvement is customer service and support.
    Top Answer:There are different aspects of both Anaplan and SAP ERP that I like and dislike. Anaplan improves forecast accuracy and drives up the quality of analytics. Rather than spending all of their time… more »
    Top Answer:The solution has made the most significant impact on our human resources function, specifically in HR operations and HR analytics. One feature of SAP ERP that I found most valuable is its use of codes… more »
    Top Answer:The product can be a little slow when dealing with thousands of employee data.
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    8th
    out of 68 in ERP
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    Average Words per Review
    597
    Rating
    8.5
    1st
    out of 68 in ERP
    Views
    22,215
    Comparisons
    19,721
    Reviews
    36
    Average Words per Review
    439
    Rating
    8.5
    Comparisons
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    Compared 7% of the time.
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    Compared 4% of the time.
    Also Known As
    Infor ERP LN
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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.

    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.
    Sample Customers
    LTH Castings, Gloucester Engineering, Gorman-Rupp, Computer Designs, Instrument Technology, GWA Group Limited, PRIDE Industries, CAV Aerospace, New Scale Technologies Inc.
    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.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company33%
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Educational Organization11%
    University11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Retailer5%
    Educational Organization5%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company25%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Pharma/Biotech Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Educational Organization6%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business74%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise55%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Infor LN vs. SAP ERP
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Infor LN vs. SAP ERP and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    767,847 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Infor LN is ranked 8th in ERP with 24 reviews while SAP ERP is ranked 1st in ERP with 100 reviews. Infor LN is rated 8.2, while SAP ERP is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Infor LN writes "A flexible ERP with the best project module and excellent support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP ERP writes "The amazing, robust framework with unlimited scalability earns its #1 status". Infor LN is most compared with Infor M3, Infor LX, Infor CloudSuite Industrial, SAP S/4HANA and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, whereas SAP ERP is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Anaplan, SAP Business One and Oracle E-Business Suite. See our Infor LN vs. SAP ERP report.

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