Ellucian vs Infor LX comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Ellucian
Ranking in ERP
29th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Student Information System (SIS) (4th)
Infor LX
Ranking in ERP
18th
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the ERP category, the market share of Ellucian is 0.7% and it increased by 136.3% compared to the previous year. The market share of Infor LX is 1.7% and it increased by 61.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

DB
Apr 21, 2022
Presents all information in one place and automates some of our manual processes
I use Ellucian in the financial aid domain. In this capacity, it is used to award financial aid and disperse it. It is also used for admissions, registration, and testing Using Ellucian means that we have more automated processes, and don't have to do everything manually. I like that all of the…
MS
Sep 26, 2022
Good integration with external software has helped bring structure to our routine
We use this solution for implementing Customer Support for SCM, MFG, and Finance This solution has brought structure and shape to our day-to-day operations. The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software. The connectors, performance, and…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like that all of the student information is in one place."
"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."
"Infor LX's most valuable feature is that it's very interactive."
"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."
"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."
"I've been using it since December 2009, and it has been absolutely stable till now."
 

Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting."
"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX."
"The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."
"It's based on AS/400 or Power i, a robust technology and platform. However, it is harder to manage admin most of the time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Our last maintenance fee was around $15,000 a year for 33 current users."
"Infor LX is not cheap but much cheaper compared to SAP HANA."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
31%
Educational Organization
16%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
23%
Computer Software Company
16%
Healthcare Company
8%
University
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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What do you like most about Infor LX?
One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated.
What needs improvement with Infor LX?
Infor LX has a great strength but a great weakness too. Its strength is that it's based on AS/400 or Power i, a robust technology and platform. However, it is harder to manage admin most of the tim...
What is your primary use case for Infor LX?
We run the solution on-premises but on a private cloud belonging to an IaC company. We have a remote connection to the private cloud. The organization Infor LX is installed for is a cable manufactu...
 

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Datatel
Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
 

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Sample Customers

Oklahoma Christian University
Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
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