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We performed a comparison between Infor LN 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.
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Pros
"It's fast, predicts well, and is basically the best tool in the market for the automotive industry and network planning projects.""I like the tool’s multisite functionality.""Infor LN has basically the same structure as CloudSuite Industrial, but LN has more advanced planning tools for manufacturing.""Our clients appreciate the financial part of the solution, which is usually very complex. The Spanish localization is also very good.""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 most valuable feature is its ability to handle products with up to 2,500 components, making it valuable for streamlining complex business operations.""LN is definitely a stable product. It's number one on Gartner's four quadrants.""Material planning and predictive planning are both essential aspects."

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"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.""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."

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Cons
"It's not that intuitive.""The training for Infor LN is not straightforward, so a non-specialist will need training before using it.""The user interface needs to be improved.""From a customers' perspective, Infor LN covers most of the processes in the company, but sometimes, they have to choose other tools because of the functionality or the cost of the Infor solution. It covers the core functions of the company—such as financial, operations, logistics, and so on—very well, but it doesn't cover some parts such as invoices, digitization, etc.""The finance model within this solution does not have very strong reporting functionality, which I would like to see improved.""When it comes to planning, it's more challenging to consider the entire structure, such as having a specific SKU and wanting to look at the planning for the whole structure. You must delve into individual item details to plan for it with order planning. Therefore, improvements will allow more comprehensive planning for each SKU.""In general, the HR-related part of Infor LN doesn't work properly in Germany, making it an area that requires improvement.""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."

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

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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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  • "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: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 product is expensive. It's clear upfront what you're getting for this price, and there aren't any hidden charges. I rate the product’s pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is… more »
    Top Answer:When it comes to planning, it's more challenging to consider the entire structure, such as having a specific SKU and wanting to look at the planning for the whole structure. You must delve into… more »
    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
    8th
    out of 68 in ERP
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    5,342
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    597
    Rating
    8.5
    19th
    out of 68 in ERP
    Views
    1,501
    Comparisons
    1,253
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    510
    Rating
    7.3
    Comparisons
    SAP ERP logo
    Compared 27% of the time.
    Infor M3 logo
    Compared 21% of the time.
    SAP S/4HANA logo
    Compared 8% of the time.
    Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP logo
    Compared 6% of the time.
    SAP ERP logo
    Compared 42% of the time.
    Infor M3 logo
    Compared 8% of the time.
    Microsoft Dynamics AX logo
    Compared 3% of the time.
    Also Known As
    Infor ERP LN
    Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
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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.

    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
    LTH Castings, Gloucester Engineering, Gorman-Rupp, Computer Designs, Instrument Technology, GWA Group Limited, PRIDE Industries, CAV Aerospace, New Scale Technologies Inc.
    Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company33%
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Educational Organization11%
    University11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Retailer5%
    Educational Organization5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company21%
    Computer Software Company16%
    University7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business74%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    Infor LN vs. Infor LX
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Infor LN vs. Infor LX and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Infor LN is ranked 8th in ERP with 24 reviews while Infor LX is ranked 19th in ERP with 4 reviews. Infor LN is rated 8.2, while Infor LX is rated 7.2. 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 Infor LX writes "A robust solution with excellent support that needs to modernize its server technology". Infor LN is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor M3, Infor CloudSuite Industrial, SAP S/4HANA and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, whereas Infor LX is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor M3 and Microsoft Dynamics AX. See our Infor LN vs. Infor LX report.

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