We performed a comparison between Infor LN and Microsoft Dynamics AX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The most valuable features are manufacturing, and manufacturing costing modules. These are all powerful features of Infor LN."
"The best feature of this solution is it comes as a complete bundle. The solution has effective project, document, and application management. Additionally, the collaboration is fantastic, it is well integrated, and can be customized."
"It's fast, predicts well, and is basically the best tool in the market for the automotive industry and network planning projects."
"Infor LN has basically the same structure as CloudSuite Industrial, but LN has more advanced planning tools for manufacturing."
"Most of them who use Infor LN have add-ons connected to ERP. It's either a supplier exchange, or they've got sales problems that are integrated with it."
"The most valuable feature is its ability to handle products with up to 2,500 components, making it valuable for streamlining complex business operations."
"The project module is the best that I've ever seen, and more than that, it's the company's flexibility to change. It means that in our company, Infor LN has the capability to support many kinds of industries."
"The best feature of this solution, is that it provides businesses with a way to see information from across different process streams, in one place via dashboards."
"The performance is good."
"This solution's most valuable feature is its workflow for purchase orders and inventory."
"It has the same UI and is very similar to any other Microsoft product."
"I like that it's a complete ERP solution from production level to branch level."
"From a developer's perspective, the architecture of Dynamics has a well-designed security layer, which prevents coding issues between different layers. This is a significant advantage."
"We're using the solution for financial modules, specifically focusing on consolidation, financial configuration, management reporting for warehousing, sales. Most of the features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are good. The overall structure and functions are great. The solution is stable. The initial setup is straightforward."
"Supply Chain Management is an excellent feature."
"The tool's most valuable feature is reporting."
"While Infor LN incorporates the latest business processes and functions, there is always room for improvement as the business grows. In the new normal, it could stand to incorporate quite a few automation processes like the RPA and utilize machine learning in the Internet of Things."
"In general, the HR-related part of Infor LN doesn't work properly in Germany, making it an area that requires improvement."
"I would like to see the CRM improved. I would also like to see a supply chain management feature."
"The interface can be difficult sometimes. I need to apply a bar code system, such as business intelligence and user interface tools. The user has to be a technician sometimes to use it."
"Infor LN has customer support in India, but service could be improved. So, basically, they prioritize agreements, and the number of tickets closed within a certain timeframe, not necessarily the quality or resolution of the tickets themselves. They just open and close them, sometimes without even understanding the issue. That's the biggest problem."
"The finance model within this solution does not have very strong reporting functionality, which I would like to see improved."
"The training for Infor LN is not straightforward, so a non-specialist will need training before using it."
"One area that could be improved in Omada Access Points is team communication."
"It needs better financials and reporting from the system, not through Excel."
"If I had to add something in the next release, it would probably be a mobile application for a sister application of Dynamics 365; not the ERP but the Dynamics 365 HR solution. It would definitely help if we could have Microsoft or a Microsoft partner introduce a mobile application for it."
"AX does take some time and maintenance."
"It is being decommissioned."
"The implementation was completed within one month."
"There is no Arabic interface in Microsoft Business Central, which is a big weak point."
"Microsoft needs more presence in our region to help with management and maintenance."
"There is also slowness in database backup."
Infor LN is ranked 8th in ERP with 24 reviews while Microsoft Dynamics AX is ranked 6th in ERP with 51 reviews. Infor LN is rated 8.2, while Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Infor LN writes "A flexible ERP with the best project module and excellent support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics AX writes "A stable product that offers excellent ROI and reliable technical support". Infor LN is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor M3, Infor LX, Infor CloudSuite Industrial and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, whereas Microsoft Dynamics AX is most compared with SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite and IFS Cloud Platform. See our Infor LN vs. Microsoft Dynamics AX report.
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