Infor VISUAL vs SAP ERP comparison

Infor and SAP are both solutions in the ERP category. Infor is ranked #30, while SAP is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.8. Infor holds a 0.8% mindshare in ERP, compared to SAP’s 18.8% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of SAP users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

SAP ERP and Infor VISUAL are ERP solutions competing in the market. SAP ERP seems to have the upper hand with comprehensive features, while Infor VISUAL is attractive for its affordability in manufacturing.

Features: SAP ERP includes advanced analytics, financial management, and strategic planning, ideal for large enterprises. Infor VISUAL is strong in manufacturing processes, operations management, and production planning, appealing to manufacturing companies.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP ERP has a complex deployment process requiring significant time and resources but offers robust global support. Infor VISUAL provides a streamlined deployment experience for quicker implementations with support tailored to smaller-scale operations.

Pricing and ROI: SAP ERP involves higher upfront costs and longer ROI due to its enterprise-level capabilities. Infor VISUAL offers a flexible pricing structure, leading to faster ROI, appealing to mid-sized businesses seeking cost-efficient manufacturing ERP functionality.

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Categories and Ranking

Infor VISUAL

Ranking in ERP

30th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (9th)

SAP ERP

Ranking in ERP

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

105

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor VISUAL is 0.8%, up from 0.3% 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

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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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 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."

"It is easier to migrate to SAP ERP from a legacy system. We have different products for data services, and it is easier to migrate to SAP ERP as compared to other solutions. Stability is one of the main features of SAP. What makes SAP ERP better than others is that SAP has taken into consideration the business processes of different industries, such as manufacturing. They have done the research, and they know what are the best practices. They have already implemented these best practices in SAP ERP, which are readily available for a client. Clients can also customize it based on their individual needs."

"Finance view across functions is valuable."

"It is the best solution in the class of ERP products."

"The solution can easily be standardized across processes."

"Well-integrated multilingual technology."

"The most valuable features of SAP ERP are that its robust, user-friendly, and secure."

"The most valuable feature of SAP ERP is the integration. It can be seamlessly integrated across the board."

"The system's reliability has supported our day-to-day operations effectively without significant interruptions."

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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 production system must be upgraded."

"The initial setup of SAP ERP is complex and it took a lot of time."

"The system is very big. It is not exactly user-friendly, due to the fact that it's so massive and complex."

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

"We will not make any major changes, and we are not expecting any enhancements or new features from SAP because they already have a new solution. No development is happening on SAP ERP because SAP has come up with a new version called SAP S/4HANA, which is memory-based technology. We are planning to upgrade to SAP S/4HANA, but we don't know when it will happen. We are in the preparation phase."

"It would also help if it were more open, more flexible, with more standard products."

"This solution could be made more user-friendly for development teams."

"There will always be something within our business that it won't fit."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The licensing costs are slightly on the higher side. They need to make it more competitive."

"SAP is a bit on the costly side, but they also provide support and other things. We are paying for licenses and the use of the cloud."

"The solution is expensive so I rate cost a five out of ten."

"It could always be cheaper. They don't have a very easy model of licensing, but large entities would get the upper hand in negotiating the license."

"Licensing can vary, but for educational institutions, there are often favorable conditions."

"This is a costly product."

"It is less expensive than its competitors."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

16%

Transportation Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Retailer

University

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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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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

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

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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