Infor M3 vs Oracle E-Business Suite comparison

Infor and Oracle are both solutions in the ERP category. Infor is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.7, while Oracle is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.8. Infor holds a 4.3% mindshare in ERP, compared to Oracle’s 4.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Infor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

Infor M3

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88% willing to recommend

Infor M3

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Oracle E-Business Suite and Infor M3 compete in the enterprise resource planning category. Oracle E-Business Suite appears to have the upper hand in module integration, while Infor M3 stands out for industry-specific customizations.

Features: Oracle E-Business Suite offers extensive modular integration across financial, HR, and supply chain management, supporting complex enterprise environments. It allows for seamless operation and supports large-scale processes with significant customization options. Infor M3 provides in-depth industry-specific functionalities for various sectors, emphasizing ease of customization. It integrates well with third-party applications, adapted to diverse industry needs.

Room for Improvement: Oracle E-Business Suite could improve its outdated user interface and simplify module interactions, enhancing mobile functionality and configuration. Its integration with third-party applications and reporting tools also needs attention. Infor M3 could offer better training resources and boost supply chain and business intelligence features. Enhanced technical support and more out-of-the-box reports could streamline usage.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle E-Business Suite is mostly deployed on-premises with hybrid cloud options, supporting large-scale deployments. However, users face challenges with deployment complexity and inconsistent customer service. Infor M3's public cloud and on-premises options offer flexibility, with straightforward deployment and more consistent customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle E-Business Suite is expensive with a complex pricing structure, challenging for small to medium enterprises, yet delivers substantial ROI through operational efficiencies when modules integrate well. Infor M3 is more cost-effective, especially for industry-specific functionalities, often providing quicker ROI for smaller businesses with fewer requirements for modular integration.

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Infor M3 vs. Oracle E-Business Suite

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Categories and Ranking

Infor M3

Ranking in ERP

12th

Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software

8th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Oracle E-Business Suite

Ranking in ERP

5th

Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software

2nd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

156

Ranking in other categories

Field Service Management (1st), Benefits Administration (6th), Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (1st), Product Configuration and Quoting (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor M3 is 4.3%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle E-Business Suite is 4.8%, up from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle E-Business Suite	4.8%
Infor M3	4.3%
Other	90.9%

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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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Md. Mazharul Islam

Incharge Corporate Accounts & ERP System at General Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Has connected financial data across departments and improved future cash flow planning

I would like to improve the integration with other solutions, as I need everything integrated, like the HR module, purchase module, SCM, production, and engineering. Each and every module should be connected to the finance module, and I think Oracle provides the right solution. Also, SAP, IFS, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 offer some solutions, but I am not as happy with them as I am with Oracle. I believe that Oracle E-Business Suite could improve by transitioning from Java-based scripts in our system to a web-based environment. While Oracle already has JD Edwards available in web-based format, I think it needs to be smoother for optimization and presentation in the future. In comparison, IFS is fully web-based, and all applications are sufficiently good and user-friendly. We are developing and trying to improve to a web-based setup, but it is currently too costly.

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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

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

"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."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

"Overall, I rate Infor M3 nine out of ten for a positive experience."

"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."

"provides all modules, supply chain, HR - it's good for management."

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

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"Oracle E-Business Suite is flexible. Its rich functionality can work in any client environment or business."

"Oracle is a decent, robust solution that has been tested and used for many years. It can do everything."

"The system is reliable and the backbone of financial and other core systems in many organizations worldwide."

"We can drill down from the sales order line to the invoice and payment at the detailed level."

"The most valuable features of the Oracle E-Business Suite are best practices, built-in processes, and easy configuration. Plenty of system functionality and customization."

"The interface is easy to use."

"Rapidly implement jobs, positions, grades, and steps within setup of organizational structure."

"The most valuable features of Oracle EBS are its ease of use, integration capabilities, and the General Ledger reporting, including the FSG reporting."

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Cons

"Improvements could be made in security and scalability."

"The solution is stable but not agile."

"I would like to have some kind of dashboard to show an overview of different data on the same dashboard or on the same screen instead of moving to BI."

"Infor should create one product to handle the whole business. At present, they make ERP systems for each type of business, and then sell additional features. I would like to have one system handing all organizations or all the business in deep ways and not have to buy additional features."

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

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

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

"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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"The integration features of the tool on on-premises weren't that great, making it an area where improvements are required."

"We are developing and trying to improve to a web-based setup, but it is currently too costly."

"Oracle E-Business Suite uses an old technology (Forms), which is Java-based."

"The implementation took a long time but it was for many reasons. However, Oracle made sure that the solution and systems were up and running."

"Oracle E-Business Suite's stability could be improved as they have a lot of bugs that need to be fixed."

"I would rate the support for Oracle E-Business Suite a four out of five."

"The initial setup is complex."

"Movement to the cloud should be supported. Product support still needs to be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"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."

"It costs too much."

"The pricing of the solution is at about $700-$750 per year."

"In my opinion, the prices for Oracle ERP are reasonable, especially considering the various discounts that are often available."

"Oracle scales the pricing, but E-Business Suite is still very expensive for small to mid-sized businesses."

"Oracle prices are better in Vietnam and more flexible. If we need to customize something in Oracle, it's very flexible and easy to customize."

"We have an annual license to use the Oracle E-Business Suite and we have an enterprise license."

"Fees for support and licensing should be reduced."

"Both the current projects and future projects should be defined well. Licensing should be done according to current and near future plans."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Retailer

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Healthcare Company

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	43
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	113

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 Oracle E-Business Suite?

It was very easy to integrate the product into our existing infrastructure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle E-Business Suite?

Each license costs a significant amount.

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What needs improvement with Oracle E-Business Suite?

Current challenges with Oracle E-Business Suite include certain modules such as Property Manager, which has faced difficulties especially after IFRS 16 was introduced in 2021. Oracle is still worki...

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Also Known As

Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3

Oracle EBS, OEBS

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.

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Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is considered the most extensive offering of amalgamated worldwide business applications available. Oracle EBS helps facilitate medium to large business enterprise organizations with the ability to enhance critical decision-making processes, streamline business procedures, minimize costs, and improve overall performance and productivity.

Oracle EBS runs as a complement to Oracle Database software. The applications serve to automate such processes as supply chain management (SCM), human resource management (HRM), customer relations management (CRM), project portfolio management (PPM), financial management, service management, and more.

Oracle EBS runs best in the cloud. It is a cost-saving option that offers greater productivity and can immediately and easily respond to changing dynamic business needs with an intuitive, automated scalable cloud infrastructure.

Below are some of the valuable features of popular application offerings available within Oracle EBS:

Supply Chain Management (SCM): Every possible supply chain process can be fully automated, from planning, creation, and appropriation to development and fulfillment, delivering a comprehensive solution application to ensure organizations have robust, intelligent-driven, value-added chains. Some applications include:

Manufacturing
Value Chain Planning and Execution
Procurement and Fulfillment
Lifecycle Management
Business Intelligence and Analytics

Human Resource Management (HRM): The solution offers a sturdy group of outstanding human resource processes that enable users to improve productivity, enhance overall business performance, and lower TCO. Some processes include:

Workforce Management
Talent Management
Global Personnel Policy Management
Human Resource Analytics

Customer Relations Management (CRM): This application provides for a streamlined, unique global gathering of information that will ensure all selling channels are continually following the organization's objectives and protocols. Some features include:

Oracle Service
Oracle Marketing
Oracle Order Management
Oracle Channel Revenue Management

Project Portfolio Management (PPM): Oracle EBS provides a comprehensive, full lifecycle offering of project and portfolio management. Users get a single fully transparent view of all project-related ventures coupled with a superb performance process that grants users the ability to choose the best, most dynamic portfolio ventures.

Project Collaboration
Project Management
Project Analytics
Project Cost
Project Billing

Financial Management: Users are able to perform more effectively, improve productivity and efficiency, develop productivity tools and integrated performance management, and develop processes for shared services to reduce overall operating costs. Some features include:

Asset Lifecycle Management
Financial Control and Reporting
Travel and Expense Management
Lease and Finance Management
Risk Management and Compliance

Service Management: This application allows users access to the best data necessary to provide correct, precise, reliable information to their clients to ensure that every expectation is exceeded and consistently satisfied.

Inbound and outbound telephony
Project Collaboration
Project Cost
Billing
Project Management

Reviews from Real Users:

Kopano R., Freelancer at a tech services company, says, “What I found most valuable in Oracle E-Business Suite is the patching because it is straightforward. As long as you follow Oracle's best practices, you are able to finish the task of patching without a problem. I like that it's also easy to add products, e.g. if you want to add on financials, you can, or if you don't have financials, you can expand on that. I like that Oracle E-Business Suite is really scalable.”

Mohammed G., Senior Oracle Application Consultant at a comms service provider, writes, “Oracle E-Business Suite consists of a lot of streams, such as financial and HR processes of the enterprise companies. We are using most of the Oracle financial modules, and we have an Oracle stream, FI procurement stream, and HR streams, which have a lot of applications. Oracle E-Business Suite has over 20 different modules to choose from, it is comprehensive. Additionally, the integration is very good. “

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Sample Customers

Grosfillex, High Five Sportswear, L_derach, OTK Group, PHS Group, Propper International, Red Wing Shoe Company, Reynolds Catering Supplies, Saudi Diesel, Sheetz, Zeppelin, Zodiac Aerospace

Colab, Portobello, Saudi Telecom Company, DG Khan Cement, Dubai Holding

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