Infor VISUAL vs SAP Business One comparison

Infor and SAP are both solutions in the ERP category. Infor is ranked #28, while SAP is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.9. Infor holds a 0.9% mindshare in ERP, compared to SAP’s 3.3% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of SAP users are willing to recommend the solution.

Infor VISUAL

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

SAP Business One and Infor VISUAL are both key contenders in the enterprise resource planning software landscape. SAP Business One typically outshines in pricing and customer support, offering a cost-effective choice, while Infor VISUAL is recognized for its expansive feature set appealing to businesses needing comprehensive functionalities.

Features: SAP Business One provides financial management, sales and customer management, and advanced reporting tools. Infor VISUAL is strong in manufacturing capabilities, scheduling tools, and supply chain management, targeting businesses focused on these areas.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP Business One offers flexible deployment through cloud and on-premise solutions, along with accessible support and training. Infor VISUAL supports similar deployments but focuses on customization and specialized training, providing a more tailored implementation experience.

Pricing and ROI: SAP Business One is noted for affordable setup costs and competitive pricing, facilitating a quicker ROI for many companies. Infor VISUAL has higher initial setup expenses but these are justified by its extensive features and long-term benefits for businesses needing advanced functionalities. The decision often relies on prioritizing between budget-friendliness with SAP Business One or investing in the comprehensive capabilities of Infor VISUAL.

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Categories and Ranking

Infor VISUAL

Ranking in ERP

28th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (9th)

SAP Business One

Ranking in ERP

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor VISUAL is 0.9%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business One is 3.3%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Carlos Cardona

Operations Manager at Visual K

Powerful accounting functionality, easy to implement, and same day support response

There is a tool in Infor VISUAL that is called Costing Utilities, they should make the functionality more flexible. In a future release, if they could add a CRM incorporated into the core of the solution that would be awesome. Additionally, a more flexible project model. They have a project model, but it's very challenging to set up values.

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Hatem Mohamed Nageeb Salama

Senior Sales and Presales Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Provides efficiency for small businesses, but requires costly add-ons for broader capabilities

I am currently using SAP products but not primarily selling SAP. Regarding real-time data processing capabilities, it is partially helpful for decision-making. It has built-in capability for real-time data, but it's not interactive data analytics. People need another solution such as Power BI to be integrated to get real-time data with interactive analytics. When it comes to customizing reporting in SAP Business One, it has the capability to customize reports via SAP Crystal Reports. It has a good amount of reports, but for each business, you need to understand exactly what the customer needs to customize their reports. The solution includes a mobile app to access key business information, though it is a very weak mobile app. The main benefit SAP Business One provides to users is ease of access. It's very good to present to customers, both from the interface and capabilities perspective. It's suitable for small to medium companies, making the buy-in for the solution very good. The pricing for SAP Business One is very competitive. Overall, SAP Business One is a very good solution for small to medium businesses. If your company is looking for an ERP to run end-to-end business, this is the solution. You need specific add-ons to run in specific industries, but it's approximately 70% good for most small to medium companies. My overall rating for SAP Business One is 7 out of 10.

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Infor VISUAL are its powerful accounting, multicurrency functionality, and production aspects. We implement the manufacturing for many customers. These are the main goals of the solution."

"SAP Business One has real-time data processing updates."

"The efficient Intercompany sales to purchase order conversion is great."

"Its usability is the most valuable. It is very intuitive and user-friendly. In terms of functionality, it has all the basic functionalities for ERP, such as CRM, sales, and manufacturing. These are the functionalities that we typically use for all SMEs. In terms of localization, SAP Business One is the best. It has got localization across all countries, which is an advantage. No other solution has such localization."

"SAP Business One consolidates various functions, including production, sales, inventory, and purchase management."

"It's useful for users and it's simple to work with."

"It's very powerful and very complete."

"SAP Business One has many valuable features. It is highly flexible and has a solid background in accounting that is localized in a lot of countries. This makes it very user-friendly for a lot of different situations."

"We have found the entire functionality of SAP Business One most valuable, including the sales module, purchase, inventory module, finance module, and asset module."

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Cons

"There is a tool in Infor VISUAL that is called Costing Utilities, they should make the functionality more flexible."

"The installation process could be easier. They should have better tools to improve the effectiveness of the installation."

"Business One's production module has room for improvement."

"Business One lacks built-in HR features."

"In terms of business processes, the production could use improvement."

"SAP Business One lacks solutions for some specific use cases, particularly in HR functions and production planning, which require a lot of customization."

"I'd like to see the solution become more user-friendly."

"Production area and Bill of Materials: effective date and Subcontracting process."

"The extension of dashboards into mobiles is something which SAP Business One has to improve on."

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"It's not cheap but offers good value, particularly for medium-sized enterprises."

"I rate the price of SAP Business One a seven out of ten."

"SAP has a high cost of licensing."

"SAP Business One is moderately priced."

"We feel that the licensing fees are a bit on the higher side."

"I rate the solution's pricing a six or seven out of ten since it is expensive."

"There is a license to use this solution and the price is good."

"This solution can work with a very small company, but the price may not be the right, it may not be the right fit for them. We can't help with this because we have to really understand the market, the target audience, and we have to position the product accordingly. The price is not a very big concern because if the customer is finding value or the dealer, distributor, or implementation partner can show real value in the solution, then the price will not be a question at all."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

17%

Computer Software Company

12%

Transportation Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Healthcare Company

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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...

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What do you like most about SAP Business One?

It's user-friendly and comes with comprehensive manuals. So, it is easy to learn to use SAP Business One

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Business One?

It is expensive compared to other modules or ERPs.

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Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

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Overview

Infor VISUAL is a powerful enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed specifically for order-driven manufacturers. Infor VISUAL helps you overcome the many complexities of manufacturing, such as rising globalization, increasingly restrictive regulations, extended supply chains, growing customer pressures, and more. With Infor VISUAL, you can focus on boosting operational efficiency and introducing new products and services faster. You'll bring order to your orders, create a more predictable process, and generate greater revenue.

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The SAP Business One application offers a way to manage your entire business – from accounting and financials, purchasing, inventory, sales and customer relationships, and project management, to operations and human resources. SAP Business One helps you to streamline processes, gain a greater insight into your business, so that you can act fast and make decisions based on real time information, to help you drive profitable growth.

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Sample Customers

Skills Inc, Darmex, Eberhard Manufacturing, Bluegame, ENERTECH fabricaciones, L&H Industrial, Geophysical Survey Systems, Computer Designs, Essen, Graphicast, Instrument Technology, J&E Manufacturing

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