Infor M3 vs JD Edwards EnterpriseOne vs SAP ERP comparison

Infor and Oracle are both solutions in the ERP category. Infor is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.3, while Oracle is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.2. Infor holds a 5.2% mindshare in ERP, compared to Oracle’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Infor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

Infor M3

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92% willing to recommend

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

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90% 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 M3 is 5.2%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is 3.0%, down from 3.7% 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

Pravinkumar Bhandare

Principal Consultant - Infor M3 at Merino Consulting Services

The solution is a reliable, stable, and cost-saving ERP

Different countries have different finance practices, but I believe they need to fine-tune their practices to match industry standards. Practices vary from country to country, for example, in India, it is different than in the US. Sometimes, clients require alternate processes that are not standard, but they claim that these are the standard practices in their industry. At those times, we feel that the option required is not available with the solution. This is not the case only for Infor M3. Other ERPs also have the same problem. We can't mold the ERP to fit the customer's requirements. There are some standards in place because many screens and programs are integrated into the finance process. We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements. The customer needs specific screens for different users, so if that program is in place, we have one planning tool in Infor M3. Planners need to know all things related to manufacturing, purchase, and sales in order to make decisions about planning. In one of my clients, I came across the requirement that they were asking for user authority in the planning tool. This is not the case though, because all planners need to know all things. However, on the manufacturing side, we can say that the person who is working with machine operations only needs to know machine-related information and doesn't need knowledge of products or sales. That standard industry is available, so we can give access to the user as per their needs. If the maintenance people are there, we can give them limited access, but if the planner is there, we need to give them all access according to industry standards. However, this requirement from the client side is not possible with the standard Infor software, but Infor can consider implementing it if the need is larger for many customers.

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Eric Oboh

Director at Vertex Business Systems

Enables efficient finance and maintenance management with real-time data and strong integration

The integration between plant maintenance, stores, and financials is highly valued by my customers in the refinery business, as it allows for efficient maintenance processes and easily accessible financial information. Additionally, the mobile features are beneficial as they allow managers to approve or reject orders on the go. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ( /products/jd-edwards-enterpriseone-reviews ) provides real-time data, which is very timely for decision-making. Managers have dashboards created for them that are readily updated for insightful information. This reflects the improved business intelligence features of the solution.

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Patrick Posch

Head of IT / ERP System at Innerio Heat Exchanger GmbH

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the Infor GL tool that allows us to do our application support and development."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to cover different types of activities, and the requirement for maintenance and data is very low."

"Infor M3 has several valuable features, including customer order management and integration capabilities with third-party applications like ION."

"The user interface and user experience were good."

"M3 has several useful features for managing supply chains, production, and customer orders. It's an excellent system that helps me meet all my requirements for fixed costs."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable."

"Infor M3 has tailor-made packages for each and every industry."

"Infor comes up with different tools every year, and they are all compatible with Infor M3, which makes it a more reliable and trustworthy tool. The integration is very smooth."

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"JD Edwards EnterpriseOne's most valuable feature is its one consolidated platform that runs all the different aspects of companies."

"The most valuable features of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne are financial reporting, procurement, and project management."

"JD Edwards is highly scalable and suitable for both small teams and large enterprises with hundreds of users."

"It is highly configurable. You have a choice in terms of how you want to run it. You can run it in your own data center, in a private cloud, or in a public cloud. The choice is really up to the customer."

"There are numerous good features."

"I have found the solutions best features to be financial procurement, inventory, and manufacturing."

"The navigation interface is user-friendly and easy to understand for any user. Many new employees who have joined our organization from different companies, having worked with SAP and Oracle E-Business Suite, have given positive feedback about JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. They particularly appreciate the types of reports, MIS capabilities, and how quickly and easily they can extract data. According to senior management from other organizations, these features are faster, easier, and more convenient than SAP."

"It is very straightforward to deploy and set up."

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"I have found all the modules related to finance valuable, such as account management and HR. The entire suite is very useful."

"It's a good ERP system."

"It is a stable solution...Our company has experienced a return on investment using the solution."

"The solution can easily be standardized across processes."

"The product’s most valuable feature is a centralized system integrating different departments within the organization."

"I like that SAP ERP is very robust and stable."

"The implementation is very straightforward."

"ERP is stable. The outcome is clear to us as far as the design goes."

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Cons

"We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements."

"Improvements could be made in security and scalability."

"It would be great if Infor added some new workflows in the finance module. I'd also like to see better integration with third-party applications."

"It should be improved in terms of procurement of the supply chain and business intelligence analysis. We have the Infor BI tool, but it's more complex to use than, for example, Power Pivot or QlikView in the market."

"Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system."

"Here in Infor M3, you have certain limitations where the main components cannot be modified—you must work around or use bolt-ons."

"Customer support from Infor is responsive and addresses issues, but the response time can be delayed, which sometimes leads me to explore private vendors."

"An area for improvement in Infor M3 is training. There should be more training resources available for clients. Clients also find it challenging to get consultants or integrators for Infor M3. The product doesn't have enough resources in the market to help clients."

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"The initial setup of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is straightforward. However, it could improve."

"There is room for improvement on the payroll side, as the solution is not very strong in this area."

"The product’s pricing should be improved."

"We found that the system was unable to address many of our concerns, especially when it comes to project management."

"Needs better integration with IoT solutions."

"The only issue with the solution that it yet to consider improvements in its price."

"Financial side could be expanded by bringing in things like the IMS."

"The solution could be easier to implement. However, the complexity was in our internal processes meeting our country's requirements. Every country has a slightly different process, taxation, and rules. That was the difficult part, not the solution itself. I expect our experience would have been more or less the same with any ERP, such as SAP, Navision, or Dynamics."

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"Poor ergonomics."

"Could be more user friendly."

"There should be better support provided to be able to migrate to S/4HANA easier."

"Sometimes the cost is not reasonable, such as in the case of budgeting."

"The production system must be upgraded."

"It is not flexible for the users. SAP works in a specific way, and the users and the processes have to adapt to the way it works. It is hard to customize it to the level that we need for our work. It is not easy to get new extensions for process functions, modules, or activities."

"ERP could use better integration with other systems."

"It was not designed to service all industries."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Infor M3 is a tier-two product and is cheaper than tier-one products such as SAP and Oracle. However, it is more expensive than some other tier-two products. The licensing cost is dependent on the number of users. Also, if you purchase other tools from Infor as a package, then there may be other discounts offered."

"The tool’s licensing is yearly."

"If you compare Infor M3 to SAP, Infor M3 is less expensive than SAP, but if you compare Infor M3 to Dynamics 365, Infor M3 is more expensive. It also depends on the model that you buy. It depends on whether you have the complete package or whether you have separate models."

"The cost is between $50 and $100 per user annually."

"There is a yearly licensing cost. The price is based on the modules you need. There are several modules, such as HR module, accounting module, sales module, scheduling module, etc., and the price will vary depending on the number of modules you choose. The customers always say that it's very expensive. It can cost a lot of money if your organization is huge. It's not implemented in a lot of organizations in my country because it's too expensive."

"I'm not part of the team that manages Infor M3 pricing, but it depends on the client, integration, ship-out, and training levels. You get the price from the solution provider, but it would be best to discuss it because nothing is set in stone regarding pricing."

"Upgrading projects can make JD Edwards EnterpriseOne costlier, so it needs cost reduction in this area."

"In terms of price, it is not on the high end."

"The licensing is for mid-market businesses, where it is cheaper than Oracle Cloud, EBS, or SAP."

"It depends on the number of users and the modules that you want to buy. It is licensed on a perpetual license basis. You buy the license costs upfront, and then there is maintenance for support that you pay every year, which is typically about 20%."

"The cost depends on the number of users and the modules required."

"The solution is really expensive."

"The solution’s pricing depends on the module you’re purchasing."

"The price of the solution is not cheap. However, it is priced average amongst competitors."

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"This is a costly product."

"Some components are available at an additional cost, depending on the type of contract that you have."

"I rate the product's price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap or affordable, and ten is really expensive. The solution is expensive."

"There is an annual subscription for the use of SAP ERP."

"The solution has moved from a licensing model to a rights-based, subscription model in the cloud."

"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 can cost approximately $1 million a year for maintenance for a small-size company and can grow from there. Approximately $1 million is needed for a good-size company."

"SAP ECC is not cheap but I consider it the best system for managing an organization's data and processes."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Wholesaler/Distributor

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Retailer

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Infor M3?

The product's initial setup phase is easy.

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What needs improvement with Infor M3?

Improvements could be made in security and scalability. Enhanced changes could be beneficial in security, and while t...

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What is your primary use case for Infor M3?

I use Infor M3 as a robust system primarily in chemical process engineering, such as chemical industries and textile ...

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What do you like most about JD Edwards EnterpriseOne?

The tool is valuable for its rich set of functionalities and stability. The solution is stable. The customer servic...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne?

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is perceived as expensive compared to newer applications, and consultancy costs are on the h...

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What advice do you have for others considering JD Edwards EnterpriseOne?

I recommend JD Edwards EnterpriseOne due to its stability and functionality, but it may be cost-prohibitive for clien...

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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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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Also Known As

Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3

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Overview

Infor M3 offers ultimate flexibility in operations, technology, and scale. As a multi-site, multi-country, and multi-company solution, M3 empowers your organization to adapt to changing business needs. It provides flexibility in managing mixed-mode and complex environments, with the agility to make quick adjustments at any time. Written in Java, M3 also gives you platform independence and choice.

Infor

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution developed by Oracle. It is designed to help organizations streamline and automate their business processes, including financial management, supply chain management, and manufacturing operations. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is a highly customizable solution that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and services.

With JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, organizations can manage their financials, inventory, order management, procurement, and supply chain processes from a single, integrated platform. It also provides real-time visibility into business performance, enabling organizations to make informed decisions and respond quickly to changing market conditions.

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Features

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

Financial management: The solution provides tools for financial management, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.

Supply chain management: Its tools for managing the supply chain include procurement, inventory management, and order management.

Manufacturing operations: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne supports manufacturing operations, including material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and shop floor control.

Real-time visibility: With its real-time visibility into business performance, organizations can make more informed decisions.

Business intelligence: The solution offers business intelligence and reporting capabilities to help organizations gain insight into their operations and make data-driven decisions.

Workflow management: The solution’s workflow management enables organizations to automate and streamline business processes.

Mobile access: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne allows users to access information and perform tasks from anywhere, at any time via mobile access.

Security: It provides a secure platform for protecting sensitive data and ensuring the integrity of business operations.

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Benefits

There are many benefits to implementing JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

Increased productivity: With its range of tools and features, the solution supports collaboration and communication, improving productivity and reducing the time required to complete tasks.

Improved business performance: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne helps organizations improve their overall business performance by providing real-time visibility into key performance metrics and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Customization: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne offers a highly customizable solution that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries and organizations.

Integration: It integrates with other enterprise applications, including customer relationship management (CRM), human resources (HR), and e-commerce solutions.

Reviews from Real Users

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its ability to model, ease of use, customization capabilities, and being able to create reports without coding.

According to PeerSpot user Raymond R., JD Edwards functional consultant manufacturer at Ordina, “The strongest functionality of JD Edwards is the ability to model, in the production that it is, model the production process. If I were to model the bill of materials and production routing, then that's one of the strongest parts of JD Edwards.”

Khalid J., Senior Manager - Group ICT at Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Co. B. S. C., says, "We find the ease of use, customization, and user interface valuable."

In addition, a Project Leader at a tech services company expresses, "With the new versions, it has become very user-friendly. We have integration with mobiles, and we have cloud-based solutions. There are a lot of things that can be done by front-end users without technical knowledge. They can create reports without having to do any coding, and it's very good now."

Oracle

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

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TechNova Imaging Systems (P) Ltd, Jordan Petroleum Refinery, Hosun Universal Co. Ltd., Grupo Corporativo Papelera SA de CV, Label Technology Inc., Uniwax S.A., Al Jaber Group, SOMAR Corporation, SICIM S.p.A.,

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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