Infor M3 vs Microsoft Dynamics GP comparison

Infor and Microsoft are both solutions in the ERP category. Infor is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.7, while Microsoft is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.3. Infor holds a 3.4% mindshare in ERP, compared to Microsoft’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Infor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Infor M3

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92% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Microsoft Dynamics GP and Infor M3 compete in the business management software market. Microsoft Dynamics GP has the advantage in integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, while Infor M3 offers industry-specific functionalities ideal for larger enterprises.

Features: Microsoft Dynamics GP provides robust financial management tools, compatibility with Microsoft services, and strong integration capabilities with third-party solutions. Infor M3 offers powerful supply chain management, detailed manufacturing processes, and comprehensive integration tools tailored for specific industries.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Dynamics GP could benefit from enhanced reporting capabilities, more industry-specific modules, and greater customization options. Infor M3 may improve by simplifying deployment, enhancing user interface options, and providing faster updates and patches.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Dynamics GP offers seamless integration with Microsoft tools, making deployment faster for those in the Microsoft environment. Infor M3 requires more intensive deployment due to its complex features, supported by strong customer service for larger-scale implementations.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Dynamics GP typically has a lower initial setup cost and quicker ROI for those already using Microsoft technologies, due to reduced integration expenses. Infor M3 involves higher upfront costs but offers significant long-term returns for enterprises needing tailored solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

Infor M3

Ranking in ERP

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Activity Based Costing Software (7th)

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Ranking in ERP

18th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor M3 is 3.4%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics GP is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Infor M3	3.4%
Microsoft Dynamics GP	1.3%
Other	95.3%

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Umesh D

Vice President, Delivery at Independent Computer Consulting Group, Incorporated

Maximized industry-specific process efficiency with rapid implementation

The best features of Infor M3 are the micro-vertical and industry ready-made solutions rather than generic solutions. They have ready-made solutions ready, so the implementation of the process discovery happens very fast. It won't take more than two months, and if the process is very simple and they adopt the standard, it may happen within five weeks, covering the implementation cycle which will finish within seven to eight months. Most of the time, it helps streamline business processes; maybe some processes such as unique subcontracting vary by continent or job work, which could be different due to legal compliance. Other than that, everything helps because the processes are very much streamlined. Everywhere you have a check and maker concept, there is a workflow, and all those things are there; document management is also very simple. You can drag and drop the reports. The workflow feature is very good and flexible, working with multi-level authorization and all those capabilities. Apart from that, the GUI interface screens are really good. Users can design their own workspace based on the roles, and there are roles-based security options, with many roles available that you need not define—you can just tweak them.

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reviewer2723988

Executive Director, Digital & Technology at a tech consulting company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Integration and flexibility deliver outstanding business experiences with innovative platforms enhancements

Scale is a primary concern. If the product vision continues to serve small and mid-cap companies, they need to continue incorporating features into the out-of-the-box solution because small-caps typically lack budget for in-house IT organizations to customize and maintain systems. If they want to expand beyond mid-cap and enter the large-cap market, they need to consider balance and provide more customizability. This includes extending process flows through more APIs and building a more modular architecture with granular backend exposed via API. The process layer should allow clients to customize while invoking back-office APIs. The general perception positions Microsoft Dynamics GP in the middle of the market. Systems such as NetSuite and ServiceNow occupy the lower category, providing narrow use cases. Microsoft Dynamics GP offers more breadth and out-of-the-box capabilities at a slightly higher price point. At the top end, SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce offer extensive customizability at a premium price, suitable for large organizations with multiple transactions and customers. Microsoft Dynamics GP currently occupies a favorable position in the middle segment with limited competition.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"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."

"Its ease of use is most valuable. Inquiries are transparent, and it shows good information on each screen. We don't have to go to 14 different screens to find out about one item, which is a big advantage."

"It's very stable, and it handles all types of industrial and manufacturing businesses in very good ways. I've found it to be easy."

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

"Infor M3 has ready-made processes, which provide the best workflows."

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

"It's simple to use. You don't need any complex training to use it."

"The most valuable feature of Infor M3 is the level of detail it has about the different manufacturing processes compared to other ERP solutions. Other ERP solutions provide the same level of integration as Infor M3, but Infor M3 specializes in several functions, such as planning and manufacturing."

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"Microsoft Dynamics GP has strong out-of-the-box reporting capabilities, and its integration with Office 365, Power Apps, and Power Platform provides great additional benefits, helping deliver better experiences to employees and customers."

"I haven't used it a lot, but the best thing is that the processes are very detailed."

"We have gained the capability to control and address various issues within the financial module effectively."

"The system is easy to customize and has user-friendly access. "

"The solution is easy to use."

"The solution is easy to use and not complicated. Also, it is easy to get trained on. Also, there is good information available on the web. The GP community is quite broad and there are many blogs online."

"It is a tried and tested ERP system which if used correctly, is definitely a very good program for managing all aspects of a business from customer sales, and receivables management, to payable management and finance reporting. So, it's super critical for any mid-sized company."

"You can track everything from beginning to end quite easily."

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Cons

"The solution is stable but not agile."

"The implementation could be simplified, it's complex."

"Sometimes, M3 alone cannot handle all the planning functionalities required by a customer. It has to be used along with industry-specific planning tools because M3 doesn't have all the features. However, no product can handle all the requirements of all the industries. There will be some shortcomings in all the products. Though this is an area for improvement, it is not a very serious shortfall or limitation. It can be covered by using third-party planning applications that integrate with Infor M3."

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

"The solution must provide more learning documents."

"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."

"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."

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"Many of our customers are migrating to the cloud rather than staying on-premises."

"Initially, we encountered challenges, particularly with users transitioning from their previous applications."

"As technology changes, I would say probably in the area of chart up account needs improvement because chart up account is a string. So if they make it more flexible."

"I would rate technical support for Microsoft Dynamics GP on a scale of 1 to 10 as six or five maximum."

"This is now a legacy product, so they're phasing it out over time."

"The biggest problem with GP is that it's not cloud based and it doesn't lend itself to subscription licensing. But Microsoft wants everything in the cloud and licensed on a subscription basis.Even tThough GP can be deployed on a cloud server, but basically, it's a Windows based product. It uses the older model and companies purchase the program and pay a 16-18 sixteen- eighteen percent annual renewal fee but Microsoft wants everybody to pay monthly or annual renewal fees on a subscription basis."

"The purchase order and processing aspects of the solution should be improved."

"As for room for improvement, they have different modules, project and analytical accounting, but it will be good to have that kind of part in the standard package. To have that additional reporting functionality where you can add an attribute or something, which you can report again. So you can analyze the cost by not just natural accounts but also by a project, without having to go through another module edit on top and then the other module edit on top. The more modules you add, sometimes it doesn't work that well. Additionally, it would be easier to have the solution on the cloud. That's our consideration. We are trying to move all our systems to the cloud, and GP is one of them that we are going to move in the next couple of years. I would rate the solution seven or seven point five out of ten."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool’s licensing is yearly."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"We evaluated some local products, because of the pricing, but this product has better features and support."

"In comparison to other ERP systems, the pricing is not necessarily inexpensive, but it can be considered more cost-effective."

"Its pricing and licensing are high. Of course, we all know that it is Microsoft."

"I think the tool is competitively priced and it's more of a one-time investment with a low annual renewal fee."

"It is an affordable solution."

"I would say that the pricing is moderate, not cheap, and not expensive. There are many more expensive ERPs than GP, and there are less expensive as well, so it is moderately priced."

"The solution's price is steep."

"For us, in our local currency, it costs us around 5 million Botswanan Pulas a year. It's quite a lot of money."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

Construction Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	10

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?

Some customers expect more out-of-box reports, and in some areas, they should provide more reports. However, Infor has introduced a report tool so that key users or global champions can generate re...

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What is your primary use case for Infor M3?

Infor M3 is specifically dominant in fashion, food and beverages, and chemicals manufacturing; it works into micro-verticals. In food and beverage, it specializes in meat processing, confectionery,...

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What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics GP?

The most valuable feature is the ability to easily update and maintain accurate data across all aspects of our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics GP?

D365 BC licensing SAAS model with subscription ranging $70/User/Month.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics GP?

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Also Known As

Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3

Dynamics GP, MS Dynamics GP

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

Microsoft Dynamics GP is a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Dynamics GP helps you gain greater control over your financials, inventory, and operations. It’s easy to implement and use and empowers informed decisions that lead to business success.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

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