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We performed a comparison between Infor LN and SAP ERP 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.
To learn more, read our detailed Infor LN vs. SAP ERP Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"We have definitely seen a return on our investment with the product.""LN is definitely a stable product. It's number one on Gartner's four quadrants.""The best thing about Infor LN is that you can use it for inter-company business and for international businesses, especially by mid-sized and big companies.""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.""It's not too hard to handle the initial setup.""Our clients appreciate the financial part of the solution, which is usually very complex. The Spanish localization is also very good.""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.""Material planning and predictive planning are both essential aspects."

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"Continuing to use it enabled continuity of business.""The new Visual Enterprise functionalities give an intuitive approach to data and make communication between engineering and production easy.""It provides great visibility into the details of enterprise resource planning.""The Material Management and Sales and Distribution modules are great. The Financial Accounting module is also great.""If you are well versed in SAP, the initial setup is pretty simple.""It is a comprehensive and robust solution. It can provide lots of functional features.""This is a robust and feature-rich solution.""The most valuable features of SAP ERP are that its robust, user-friendly, and secure."

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Cons
"In general, the HR-related part of Infor LN doesn't work properly in Germany, making it an area that requires improvement.""The tool is expensive. It needs to refine its planning details.""It's not that intuitive.""I would like to see the CRM improved. I would also like to see a supply chain management feature.""The solution’s performance could be improved.""One area that could be improved in Omada Access Points is team communication.""Only people who undergo training from the companies can learn about Infor products.""The finance model within this solution does not have very strong reporting functionality, which I would like to see improved."

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"It has a high cost.""I believe there's room for improvement in terms of user experience.""There is room for improvement in the integration of the solution, especially in the payroll area.""Improvements to the UI. The UI is pretty old, but this will change with the upcoming release of S.4.​""The integration with others application could be easier. There are many different features that this solution offers which could be easier to implement.""Functionality could be improved.""The version that we are using lacks in reporting. The reporting feature needs to be constructed more in this product. There can be better scope for mobility. They could include the technical development of reports instead of depending completely on programming. The programming method needs to be easy.""The user interface needs to be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Compared to other high-end ERP software, Infor LN's cost of ownership is lower. The difference isn't huge, though."
  • "Only people who undergo training from the companies can learn about Infor products."
  • "The price of the solution can vary."
  • "Infor LN is a free solution, and everything is included in the package, such as add-ons."
  • "The licensing costs for this solution are payable annually. Standard licenses are available, but there is also the option to pay to add extra features."
  • "The standard pricing is two thousand per year per user. There are no additional costs."
  • "I would say that Infor's pricing is competitive compared to other ERP solutions available in the market, such as SAP and Oracle."
  • "The tool’s AMC and support are given on a yearly basis. You need to make monthly payments for support."
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  • "SAP ECC is not cheap but I consider it the best system for managing an organization's data and processes."
  • "This is a costly product."
  • "There are licensing costs."
  • "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."
  • "SAP ERP is expensive."
  • "When you have a solution that is stable, reliable, and has a high performance as this solution, the price is going to be expensive. However, when you evaluate the service you are paying for the cost is quite reasonable for this solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer:The solution’s performance could be improved.
    Top Answer:There are different aspects of both Anaplan and SAP ERP that I like and dislike. Anaplan improves forecast accuracy and drives up the quality of analytics. Rather than spending all of their time… more »
    Top Answer:The solution has made the most significant impact on our human resources function, specifically in HR operations and HR analytics. One feature of SAP ERP that I found most valuable is its use of codes… more »
    Top Answer:The product can be a little slow when dealing with thousands of employee data.
    Ranking
    8th
    out of 68 in ERP
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    5,302
    Comparisons
    3,611
    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    571
    Rating
    8.5
    1st
    out of 68 in ERP
    Views
    22,080
    Comparisons
    19,653
    Reviews
    35
    Average Words per Review
    438
    Rating
    8.5
    Comparisons
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    Also Known As
    Infor ERP LN
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    Overview

    From the largest global manufacturing enterprises with complex multisite needs to smaller, single-site organizations, Infor LN is enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that features capabilities designed to meet the unique business requirements of manufacturers. Infor LN offers fast and cost-effective deployment with integration on the shop floor and across the supply chain with financials, quality management, service management, order management, and business partners. Contextualized, industry-specific analytics help you gather real-time data and monitor metrics for improved communication with business partners wherever they are.

    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.
    Sample Customers
    LTH Castings, Gloucester Engineering, Gorman-Rupp, Computer Designs, Instrument Technology, GWA Group Limited, PRIDE Industries, CAV Aerospace, New Scale Technologies Inc.
    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.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company30%
    Manufacturing Company30%
    Educational Organization10%
    University10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Retailer5%
    Educational Organization5%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company26%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Pharma/Biotech Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Educational Organization6%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business71%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Infor LN vs. SAP ERP
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Infor LN vs. SAP ERP and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,567 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Infor LN is ranked 8th in ERP with 25 reviews while SAP ERP is ranked 1st in ERP with 100 reviews. Infor LN is rated 8.2, while SAP ERP is rated 8.2. 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 SAP ERP writes "The amazing, robust framework with unlimited scalability earns its #1 status". Infor LN is most compared with Infor M3, Infor LX, Infor CloudSuite, SAP S/4HANA and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, whereas SAP ERP is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Anaplan, SAP Business One and Oracle E-Business Suite. See our Infor LN vs. SAP ERP report.

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