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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
126
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 1.4%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 5.8%, down from 12.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP S/4HANA5.8%
Infor LX1.4%
Other92.8%
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.
MuhammadNadeem3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Sap at PTCL
Integrated workflows have streamlined hiring, purchasing, and daily operations across departments
Areas of SAP S_4HANA that could be improved or enhanced include the evolving aspects of the application over time. There are other SAP applications such as SuccessFactors and Ariba that integrate with SAP S_4HANA. In recent years, SAP introduced an addition called RISE with SAP, which allows companies to use cloud solutions instead of requiring their own premises hardware. SAP partners with cloud providers such as Azure, Amazon, and Google, assisting companies in migrating from hardware to cloud solutions. A challenge that arises is the lack of immediate expertise when raising tickets for problem resolution with SAP, leading to delays. We have asked SAP to improve this area to provide users with better benefits from the cloud solution, as we encounter this issue frequently.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 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."
"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."
"Mainly for manufacturing and processing, everything is excellent."
"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."
"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."
"I am really happy to use HANA since it is highly syndicated with public office systems."
"C4C is a good application of SAP S/4HANA, and it helps many companies."
"I have no issues with the stability of the product, as everything seems to be fine."
"SAP is such a big name, so half the time, people are willing to live with those delays with the expectation that things will get better in a year or two."
"The scalability is excellent, especially on cloud deployment models."
"SAP offers specific functions related to my data use case."
"The ability to access real-time data analytics is crucial, as it supports events or calls that require immediate attention and decision-making."
"The most valuable feature is the detail in all of the processes; the solution captures our policies and enables us to implement our policies in SAP, and there are different models that address our needs."
 

Cons

"The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."
"It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting."
"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."
"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX."
"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"Infor has now stopped and drastically reduced investing in this product."
"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens. I would benefit from a more integrated interface."
"SAP S4HANA is not suitable for all-size companies. If you have a small company there are better fit solutions for your needs."
"With the public cloud, now everything is being pushed into BTP. This has created challenges, as it requires us to redo our coding and development."
"The tool could improve development, particularly during upgrades or conversions from ERP systems to the solution. Adapting the code to the new standards can be challenging, especially when customers try to keep their old ERP developments."
"A challenge that arises is the lack of immediate expertise when raising tickets for problem resolution with SAP, leading to delays."
"The cost of their support services could be more affordable. It's currently an expensive proposition."
"There should be an easier way to migrate customers from all versions to SAP S/4HANA."
"The initial setup isn't easy because it takes six months to deploy the project."
"The interface could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"Depending on the solution there can be a different way of doing the license. Most of the licenses are annual, but there are some models where it is that offer pay-as-you-go. Additionally, there are some solutions that offer monthly per user."
"SAP S4HANA is expensive and for smaller businesses, it is very difficult for them to have the budget."
"I don't think any company would find the product expensive"
"It is never a cheap product since it is a prime tool in the worldwide market."
"The problem with SAP is that it offers two licenses, namely runtime license and enterprise license. If you have a runtime license, then you are doomed since you can't take any data out from the tool."
"Licensing works on a subscription model for the cloud version and it's a one-time fee for the on-premises version."
"It is on a quarterly basis. There are no additional costs. There is just the standard fee."
"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
19%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
5%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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 Enterprise54
 

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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