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Infor LX vs SAP S/4HANA comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Infor LX
Ranking in ERP
17th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP S/4HANA
Ranking in ERP
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
125
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LX is 1.5%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 6.3%, down from 13.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP S/4HANA6.3%
Infor LX1.5%
Other92.2%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2149446 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Consistent optimization of production and efficient procurement processes improve operational effectiveness
I am working as an IT Director at Istituto De Angeli, which is a company of Fareva. FAREVA is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, makeup, and home and industrial care products. I have worked with the traceability and audit features in Infor LX, including the electronic signature module, which is essential in the pharmaceutical industry. The electronic signature is a key component of compliance for our ERP. This is crucial for periodic inspections we receive from authorities, including European authorities, Italian AIFA, USA FDA and other Pharma Agencies and Ministry world wide. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Infor LX a 9.
Effendy Mohamed - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Instrument and Control at PETRONAS
Empowered decision-making accelerates with enhanced analytics capabilities
In my opinion, areas of SAP S/4HANA that have room for improvement would be in AI and insights generation, which would be a good enhancement for the future. Currently, this analytics is still driven by some sort of structured reporting system. Although it is easier, you still need to do some configuration of it. With AI functionality, you could just prompt and request the information, and then the version would quickly be revealed to you.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Infor LX's most valuable feature is that it's very interactive."
"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."
"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."
"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."
"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's most valuable feature is that it's very interactive."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"The solution's most valuable features are performance and processes."
"The solution can scale well."
"The latest version from SAP is highly valued."
"I have found SAP S4HANA to be scalable."
"SAP S4HANA is a robust solution."
"I have no issues with the stability of the product, as everything seems to be fine."
"I think technically it's a very responsive, comprehensive and optimized solution."
"The integration is quick to implement and very user-friendly."
 

Cons

"It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting."
"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens. I would benefit from a more integrated interface."
"Infor has now stopped and drastically reduced investing in this product."
"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."
"From a supporting point of view, Infor LX is not quite what I see with SAP and other areas."
"The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."
"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."
"In my opinion, there's room for improvement in SAP S/4HANA based on customer requirements. The solution already includes advanced technologies like AI functionalities, but improvements can be made in areas like UI and pricing. For example, making the UI more user-friendly or reducing the cost could enhance the overall experience for clients and customers. The goal is to provide everything customers need with just one click, ensuring convenience and efficiency in accessing information and performing tasks."
"Support is a challenge. The effectiveness of the SAP support paradigm depends on particular skills."
"The user interface should be much more convenient and user-friendly."
"The two things that need to be improved are price and customization."
"The solution’s pricing could be reduced."
"MRP repost area should be improved. The production information report also needs to be improved."
"It requires a lot of planning to implement the product correctly."
"The solution is very complex, and stability is based on maturity."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Infor LX is not cheap but much cheaper compared to SAP HANA."
"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."
"The price of SAP S4HANA could be cheaper."
"I feel that the product is a bit expensive."
"The solution is expensive."
"The tool's price can be reasonable for large organizations, but it might not be suitable for small organizations with a small number of users."
"We're not sure yet. I think it was six figures a year, over 100,000. It has straight-up licensing fees."
"There is a license to use this solution."
"Pricing is one area where S/4HANA has room for improvement. It's too costly for many people. They have come up with"
"SAP is a costly product in terms of maintenance for an organization who has reached a particular level."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Non Profit
5%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business51
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise53
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Infor LX?
For Infor LX itself, the gap for improvement is to add some AI functionality to the product in the future.
What is your primary use case for Infor LX?
Infor LX is primarily used for manufacturing. The use case involved transitioning from a previous Wipro project, moving from Pfizer to GSK, with the entire migration occurring within Infor LX. For ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor LX?
Regarding pricing for Infor LX, on a scale where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I would rate it accordingly.
Are there any advantages of SAP S4 HANA over SAP Business One (SAP B1) apart from the cost?
SaP Business One is a complete solution for business management. The software applications are broad, ranging from accounting to project management and human resources. It is very versatile and com...
What needs improvement with SAP S4HANA?
In my opinion, areas of SAP S/4HANA that have room for improvement would be in AI and insights generation, which would be a good enhancement for the future. Currently, this analytics is still drive...
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?
My experience with SAP S_4HANA involves working on several projects helping customers prepare their transition from ECC to SAP S_4HANA. My role was to study the gap and technical feasibility by exe...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
SAP S4HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
Nestle, O.C. Tanner, Sabre, New York Life Insurance Co., MEMEBOX, Siemens AG.
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