Infor VISUAL vs SAP ERP comparison

Infor and SAP are both solutions in the ERP category. Infor is ranked #28, while SAP is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.9. Infor holds a 1.0% mindshare in ERP, compared to SAP’s 17.2% mindshare. Additionally, 87% 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

28th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (11th)

SAP ERP

Ranking in ERP

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

107

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor VISUAL is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 17.2%, down from 22.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP ERP	17.2%
Infor VISUAL	1.0%
Other	81.8%

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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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Achmad Dimyati

IT Service Management Team Lead at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term adaptation and evolution meets changing technology trends

SAP ERP is not really real-time. We use the HANA database which is supposed to be memory data in memory, but we are still not very happy. It is supposed to be real-time and come very quickly, but in reality, it still takes time to run. That is why we use BW of SAP, Business Objects, and now we have moved to the Analytic Cloud where we start using predictive AI. SAP recently implemented Databricks, and they started investing significantly in the analytic environment. SAP ERP has been left behind as they moved to S/4HANA with the HANA database. They restructured the whole table structure of SAP ERP, introduced simple finance, simple logistics, and moved HR to SuccessFactors. They have the BTP layer where they manage everything from integration to master data management. The challenge with SAP is that they move very fast to different products and buy different products. It requires significant investment and many skills to catch up because all of these have different sets of technology. The fundamental has changed differently. It is not monolithic anymore but different products under one name, SAP. You have to buy it model by model for additional models. Products such as SuccessFactors, Ariba for procure to pay, Concur for travel, and Facility Management use totally different technology. They try to integrate with each other, but it remains a challenge for SAP to make them have the same management, technology, and operational approach.

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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."

"I like the solution's ability to close plans and resource requirements in deals."

"SAP ERP is one of the most well-integrated solutions with all of the applications in my company, making it one of the most advantageous traits of the product."

"SAP is more reliable in terms of data quality than other systems."

"From a long-term perspective, I can say that the solution can offer a return on investment, but it may take around three to four years for our company to experience it."

"It gives us full control over each change, to the level of the individual field in a master record, including certificates."

"Good customization features."

"The solution provides good production planning."

"Overall the solution is very good in the industry."

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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 solution's graphical user interface (GUI) is outdated and could be improved."

"Lacks sufficient technical support with slow response times."

"Poor ergonomics."

"In the next release, I would like to see more technical integration for directly designed solutions on behalf of the selling process so that you can design solutions and not have to use ten or more other tools to get the solution for selling."

"The user interface can be more intuitive and user-friendly by having it be more menu-driven, this would be a large benefit."

"In previous generations, SAP was stable and the roadmap was very predictable, but currently it's very difficult."

"The problem for us, we are one company that has seven home markets. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. When we need to configure, modify rules, change policies, or taxes rules, when we move currencies around based on our other financial results, it can get very complicated. When we try to join everything together we have some problems. However, the process good, all of our material and procurement processes are going well. The problem is trying to consolidate the financial reports and this is where I have problems."

"SAP is not making a big effort to make it easy to integrate solutions from other vendors. It's not easy at all... Integration is what they can do better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"My company makes early payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product. There are no additional costs apart from the charges paid toward the subscription-based license offered by SAP."

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

"I am not sure. However, extensions cost approximately $100,000 or$200,000."

"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 are licensing costs."

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

"SAP ERP is an expensive tool."

"The on-premises licensing model comes with annual maintenance whereas the cloud-based licensing model is a yearly subscription. The tool’s pricing is normal and not expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

22%

Transportation Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Retailer

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	30
Large Enterprise	76

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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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