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3,909 views|1,871 comparisons
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We performed a comparison between Epicor ERP and Infor LX 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 Epicor ERP vs. Infor LX Report (Updated: March 2024).
767,847 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Epicor ERP is very technical friendly, if you want to do any customization, it's very easy.""Epicor ERP is an easy-to-use solution.""The product enables users to customize their dashboards and reports.""With Epicor, we can call a pitch between Epicor and the PLM database, which is a significant advantage.""Dashboards and Business Activity Query are very useful.""The most valuable features of Epicor ERP are ease of use, powerful API, and comprehensive integration. It is a one-vendor solution, where other vendors need other software systems from multiple vendors.""There's good flexibility within the inbuilt tools such as alerts, business process management, dashboards, and screen customization.""The ability to deploy a generic implementation without advanced customization."

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

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Cons
"The tool should provide a better user interface.""There's a new version of the solution that has some bugginess. They're cleaning that up. The user interface is an area that needs improvement and they're improving.""Epicor didn't care about user level and software applications. So, it's not so user-friendly for nontechnical people.""I would like to see a better reporting tool.""In the newer version of Epicor ERP, it's very difficult to find out that tracing.""Right now, it doesn't really have a good cloud story.""A number of bugs in 9.05 were only fixed in 10.""There are some glitches in Epicor ERP."

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"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX.""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.""It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting.""The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "User support could be improved as well, as the consultant charges are very high."
  • "When comparing Epicor ERP to the other related products, the pricing, additional enhancements, as well as implementation, are better."
  • "We bought an on-premise version of the solution. The cloud version is different. I've looked into it, but it's very competitive on the low end of the market."
  • "The initial cost may be a bit high, but the maintenance cost is lower."
  • "Epicor ERP is an expensive solution."
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  • "Infor LX is not cheap but much cheaper compared to SAP HANA."
  • "Our last maintenance fee was around $15,000 a year for 33 current users."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:There are some glitches in Epicor ERP. Epicor ERP should add some automations.
    Top Answer:We use Epicor ERP for our total business operation.
    Top Answer:One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated.
    Top Answer: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 time… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Ranking
    17th
    out of 68 in ERP
    Views
    3,909
    Comparisons
    1,871
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    354
    Rating
    8.3
    19th
    out of 68 in ERP
    Views
    1,501
    Comparisons
    1,253
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    510
    Rating
    7.3
    Comparisons
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    Compared 8% of the time.
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    Also Known As
    Epicor SaaS ERP
    Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
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    Overview

    Capture the true value of cloud ERP with Epicor Kinetic, a solution made with manufacturers, for manufacturers. An intuitive, configurable, and guided user experience with embedded learning helps you maximize your profitability with real-time business intelligence and built-in collaboration tools. Kinetic has the functionality you need to run a modern, future-ready business poised to capitalize on data, transform digitally, and innovate without limits. All the features you need to scale, compete, and attract top talent to your organization. Trust the manufacturing expertise of Epicor to gain the momentum and know-how you need to accelerate growth and innovation.

    Epicor Kinetic is distinguished by its increasingly broad focus on planning and managing all resources, both within and across locations and company boundaries. Power your business with a secure, tightly integrated ERP and embedded capabilities. This expanded scope is most strongly felt in the areas of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Advanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Quality Management System (QMS), Field Service Management (FSM), and Business Process Management (BPM) to name only a few. Manufacturers of all sizes have recognized the value of an integrated suite rather than trying to piece disparate solutions together.

    Infor LX is a comprehensive process manufacturing system that covers various manufacturing methods, including made to stock, made to order, configure to order, assemble to order, batch, repetitive, flow, and Lean manufacturing. A wide range of industries—including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, life sciences, medical devices, chemicals, automotive, and general manufacturing—trust Infor LX to improve performance and profit margins at a lower total cost than comparable solutions.
    Sample Customers
    Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Retailer8%
    Healthcare Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company21%
    Computer Software Company16%
    University7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business82%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    Epicor ERP vs. Infor LX
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Epicor ERP vs. Infor LX and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    767,847 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Epicor ERP is ranked 17th in ERP with 12 reviews while Infor LX is ranked 19th in ERP with 4 reviews. Epicor ERP is rated 7.8, while Infor LX is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of Epicor ERP writes "The product is flexible and easy to use, but the user interface must be improved". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Infor LX writes "A robust solution with excellent support that needs to modernize its server technology". Epicor ERP is most compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Odoo, SAP Business One and SAP ERP, whereas Infor LX is most compared with Infor LN, SAP ERP, Infor M3 and Microsoft Dynamics AX. See our Epicor ERP vs. Infor LX report.

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