Infor LX vs SAP Business ByDesign comparison

The compared Infor and SAP solutions aren't in the same category. Infor is ranked #18 in ERP , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 1.3% mindshare in the category. SAP is ranked #5 in CE , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 7.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Infor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Infor LX

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100% willing to recommend

SAP Business ByDesign

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92% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Infor LX

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

ERP (18th)

SAP Business ByDesign

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud ERP (5th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, they serve different purposes. Infor LX is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 1.3%, down 1.4% compared to last year.
SAP Business ByDesign, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud ERP, holds 7.8% mindshare, down 8.3% since last year.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Infor LX	1.3%
SAP ERP	17.0%
SAP S/4HANA	9.2%
Other	72.5%

ERP

Cloud ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP Business ByDesign	7.8%
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP	21.0%
NetSuite ERP	19.2%
Other	52.0%

Cloud ERP

Featured Reviews

Eugenio Santos

IT and processes re-engineering manager at DEUTZ AG

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The interface we use currently needs enhancement, as I am still using the outdated green screens.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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Majid-Mustafa

Senior SAP Technical Consultant at Tallimax Consultancy

Provides custom versions of reports personalized for users

For AI initiatives, you need to purchase a separate AI license to integrate with SAP Business ByDesign. I'd recommend SAP Business ByDesign for large companies that want to check data graphically, especially for monthly income, expenses, and taxes in the millions or trillions. Overall, for large-scale companies, I'd rate it ten out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."

"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."

"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."

"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."

"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."

"I've been using it since December 2009, and it has been absolutely stable till now."

"Infor LX's most valuable feature is that it's very interactive."

"The most important feature of Infor LX for me is the use of models for accounting, which create effects in different layers simultaneously."

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"When comparing SAP Business ByDesign to much larger ERP solutions, such as SAP ECC 6.0 or SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business ByDesign is more user-friendly and easier to implement."

"It has a quick implementation and onboarding of users. It is flexible with reports and powerful."

"I like the tool’s customization."

"The most valuable features of Business ByDesign are the integration of its modules, analytics, and dashboards."

"The most valuable features of SAP Business ByDesign are customer invoicing and cost and revenue, from which I get the data for my project reports."

"ByDesign's best features are its speed, real-time data, and reporting."

"The most helpful feature is the integrations. Integrating the tool with SAP S/4HANA Cloud is easy, facilitating implementation and deployment. The runtime analysis checks for real-time analytics to see if the software works properly. This is a powerful feature."

"I have found the consolidation of the business and group reports very useful. There is plenty of features and the manufacturing and finance aspect of the solution are strong."

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Cons

"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed."

"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX."

"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens. I would benefit from a more integrated interface."

"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."

"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."

"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed. The development of APIs must be enhanced, especially for AS400."

More Infor LX cons

"The solution does not support customization for forms and reports. It's not flexible in case you need some enhancements in business processes."

"SAP Business ByDesign is a very vast product, but it has to be a bit more centralized. All the models need to be more centralized for a better experience."

"The Purchase to Pay process could benefit from further sophistication and additional functionality. It would be helpful for the user community to receive clearer information about the future roadmap of the business. Unfortunately, there were some confusing articles in the German press towards the end of last year about the future of SAP Business ByDesign. Therefore, more clarity is needed in the support function to address this."

"There might be some hurdles when integrating with SAP ECC, but integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud is smooth."

"With SAP S/4HANA, you can design your release strategy and modify it to include as many people as possible, which is missing in SAP Business ByDesign."

"ByDesign could be improved by making screen modifications easier."

"The payroll module of the solution could improve."

"The database needs to be more customizable."

More SAP Business ByDesign cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Infor LX is not cheap but much cheaper compared to SAP HANA."

"Pricing is variable due to different deals and discounts, typically starting at around $2000 US dollars for one license."

"Our last maintenance fee was around $15,000 a year for 33 current users."

"We have to pay yearly."

"I rate the price of SAP Business ByDesign a seven out of ten."

"The price of the solution could be better. They have to come up with a new strategy."

"The cost starts anywhere between fifty thousand dollars and up depending on the number of licenses."

"The pricing depends on company size. It's cheaper for small companies and more expensive for large ones."

"The price of SAP Business ByDesign is less expensive than SAP S/4HANA. However, the price is on par with other similar competitors, such as Microsoft."

"The tool’s subscription is yearly. There is no flat pricing involved and everything has a range. Pricing depends on the functionality that you would use. You need to also pay for the additional hosting and maintenance costs."

"The tool’s pricing is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

18%

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

22%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Infor LX?

What I would like to see improved in Infor LX is the licensing for the source codes, which I have already discussed with support and the marketing team. It is important for us to have the availabil...

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What is your primary use case for Infor LX?

I have been working with Infor LX since 1996, which amounts to more than 20 years of experience. The main use cases for Infor LX include Enterprise Resource Planning: planning, production planning,...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor LX?

I purchased five licenses recently. Maybe the cost can be considered expensive on a tight budget, but I do not perceive the global cost of Infor LX to be high, especially when compared to other ERP...

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What do you like most about SAP Business ByDesign?

The most valuable features of SAP Business ByDesign are customer invoicing and cost and revenue, from which I get the data for my project reports.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Business ByDesign?

The price is high, as every year SAP increases the price by 3.5%.

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What needs improvement with SAP Business ByDesign?

We received a few complaints about the slowness in SAP Business ByDesign last year, so I think SAP can focus on improving performance, particularly when it becomes slow during data saving and handl...

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Comparisons

Infor LN vs Infor LX

Compared 51% of the time

SAP ERP vs Infor LX

Compared 23% of the time

SAP S/4HANA vs Infor LX

Compared 12% of the time

Infor M3 vs Infor LX

Compared 8% of the time

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SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 55% of the time

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Compared 23% of the time

NetSuite ERP vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 10% of the time

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Also Known As

Infor ERP LX, ERP LX

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Overview

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.

Infor

SAP Business ByDesign is a cloud-based business management software that supports everything from finance to CRM – and is available anytime, anywhere, on almost any device. It helps medium-sized businesses seize new opportunities and accelerate growth – and it helps subsidiaries take advantage of head office resources, while keeping their flexibility.

Streamline end-to-end processes and maximize efficiency across your organization
Gain timely business insights with integrated analytics and reporting powered by SAP HANA
Manage your business from anywhere, at any time, with built-in mobile apps
Rely on highly secure data centers that are managed, monitored, and maintained by SAP experts

SAP

Sample Customers

Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko

Standard Bank of South Africa, AOK Bundesverband, PT XL Axiata Tbk, Tvoy Dom, Schaidt Innovations GmbH & Co. KG, DeLaval International AB, EMC Corporation, Lenovo, Castle Importing Inc., Unilever, Rifle Paper Co., RAK Ceramics, Rough Country, B&G Manufacturing, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town

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