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We performed a comparison between Infor LN and Infor M3 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 has strong sales, purchase, warehousing, and logistics order management.""The initial setup is easy.""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.""We have definitely seen a return on our investment with the product.""Our clients appreciate the financial part of the solution, which is usually very complex. The Spanish localization is also very good.""The most valuable features are manufacturing, and manufacturing costing modules. These are all powerful features of Infor LN.""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."

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"Its ease of use is most valuable. Inquiries are transparent, and it shows good information on each screen. We don't have to go to 14 different screens to find out about one item, which is a big advantage.""The user interface and user experience were good.""It's simple to use. You don't need any complex training to use it.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the Infor GL tool that allows us to do our application support and development.""Infor comes up with different tools every year, and they are all compatible with Infor M3, which makes it a more reliable and trustworthy tool. The integration is very smooth.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable.""It's very stable, and it handles all types of industrial and manufacturing businesses in very good ways. I've found it to be easy.""The most valuable feature is the ability to cover different types of activities, and the requirement for maintenance and data is very low."

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Cons
"From a technical perspective, LN needs to work on customization and integration. It's fairly expensive for many clients to migrate from a customized private solution to the cloud. Infor needs to improve the cloud solution to make the migration from the on-prem customized solution faster and smoother. Otherwise, many clients will find it difficult or expensive to do.""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.""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.""I would like to see the CRM improved. I would also like to see a supply chain management feature.""It's not that intuitive.""One area that could be improved in Omada Access Points is team communication.""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.""The user interface is not very intuitive for newer users."

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"We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements.""Infor should create one product to handle the whole business. At present, they make ERP systems for each type of business, and then sell additional features. I would like to have one system handing all organizations or all the business in deep ways and not have to buy additional features.""It should be improved in terms of procurement of the supply chain and business intelligence analysis. We have the Infor BI tool, but it's more complex to use than, for example, Power Pivot or QlikView in the market.""Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system.""The solution is stable but not agile.""I would like to have some kind of dashboard to show an overview of different data on the same dashboard or on the same screen instead of moving to BI.""The solution must provide more learning documents.""Sometimes, M3 alone cannot handle all the planning functionalities required by a customer. It has to be used along with industry-specific planning tools because M3 doesn't have all the features. However, no product can handle all the requirements of all the industries. There will be some shortcomings in all the products. Though this is an area for improvement, it is not a very serious shortfall or limitation. It can be covered by using third-party planning applications that integrate with Infor M3."

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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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  • "There is a yearly licensing cost. The price is based on the modules you need. There are several modules, such as HR module, accounting module, sales module, scheduling module, etc., and the price will vary depending on the number of modules you choose. The customers always say that it's very expensive. It can cost a lot of money if your organization is huge. It's not implemented in a lot of organizations in my country because it's too expensive."
  • "Infor M3 is a tier-two product and is cheaper than tier-one products such as SAP and Oracle. However, it is more expensive than some other tier-two products. The licensing cost is dependent on the number of users. Also, if you purchase other tools from Infor as a package, then there may be other discounts offered."
  • "The cost is between $50 and $100 per user annually."
  • "I'm not part of the team that manages Infor M3 pricing, but it depends on the client, integration, ship-out, and training levels. You get the price from the solution provider, but it would be best to discuss it because nothing is set in stone regarding pricing."
  • "If you compare Infor M3 to SAP, Infor M3 is less expensive than SAP, but if you compare Infor M3 to Dynamics 365, Infor M3 is more expensive. It also depends on the model that you buy. It depends on whether you have the complete package or whether you have separate models."
  • "The tool’s licensing is yearly."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's fast, predicts well, and is basically the best tool in the market for the automotive industry and network planning projects.
    Top Answer:This isn't a tool for small companies, not because of the tool itself, but because of the price.
    Top Answer:Performance could be better. Another major area of improvement is customer service and support.
    Top Answer:The user interface and user experience were good.
    Top Answer:The solution must provide more learning documents. Researching and going through the configuration takes a lot of time. I took a lot of time on how to find the portals. It would be nice if more… more »
    Top Answer:We used the product for warehouse management.
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    Also Known As
    Infor ERP LN
    Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3
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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 M3 offers ultimate flexibility in operations, technology, and scale. As a multi-site, multi-country, and multi-company solution, M3 empowers your organization to adapt to changing business needs. It provides flexibility in managing mixed-mode and complex environments, with the agility to make quick adjustments at any time. Written in Java, M3 also gives you platform independence and choice.

    Sample Customers
    LTH Castings, Gloucester Engineering, Gorman-Rupp, Computer Designs, Instrument Technology, GWA Group Limited, PRIDE Industries, CAV Aerospace, New Scale Technologies Inc.
    Grosfillex, High Five Sportswear, L_derach, OTK Group, PHS Group, Propper International, Red Wing Shoe Company, Reynolds Catering Supplies, Saudi Diesel, Sheetz, Zeppelin, Zodiac Aerospace
    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
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Retailer6%
    Wholesaler/Distributor6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business74%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise55%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    Buyer's Guide
    Infor LN vs. Infor M3
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Infor LN vs. Infor M3 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Infor LN is ranked 8th in ERP with 23 reviews while Infor M3 is ranked 12th in ERP with 12 reviews. Infor LN is rated 8.2, while Infor M3 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 Infor M3 writes "The solution is a reliable, stable, and cost-saving ERP". Infor LN is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor CloudSuite Industrial, Infor LX, SAP S/4HANA and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, whereas Infor M3 is most compared with SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, Infor CloudSuite Industrial, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX. See our Infor LN vs. Infor M3 report.

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