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We performed a comparison between Infor LX and SAP Business One 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 LX vs. SAP Business One Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,246 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"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.""The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software.""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."

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"The solution is scalable.""The document search feature is very good.""The solution is stable.""The relationship map is very useful for us.""Its usability is the most valuable. It is very intuitive and user-friendly. In terms of functionality, it has all the basic functionalities for ERP, such as CRM, sales, and manufacturing. These are the functionalities that we typically use for all SMEs. In terms of localization, SAP Business One is the best. It has got localization across all countries, which is an advantage. No other solution has such localization.""Sales CRM and Financials are most valuable.""The ability to link documents to accounts, partners and events via the Golden/Yellow Arrow feature is very useful.""Technical support is quite good. They are helpful and responsive. We are quite satisfied with their level of support."

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Cons
"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.""Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX."

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"It would be ideal if the reporting and dashboards were improved upon.""The solution could improve by having better integration with other systems and reporting.""The solution could improve by having some added authentication, such as SAP CC or SAP S4HANA.""The production scheduling, manufacturing, and planning could improve in SAP Business One. Additionally, the projection management module could improve. These functionalities are important in the construction industry we are working in at the moment.""The extension of dashboards into mobiles is something which SAP Business One has to improve on.""The solution could improve by adding HR and payroll, and consolidation should be included by default.""SAP Business One could improve project management, quality assurance, material management, forecasting, full costing, and quality control. Many modules are missing in this solution.""There are problems with Business One's collection management and reconciliation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "Business One is reasonable considering the functionality."
  • "In terms of price, it's fair, but the problem is with AMC."
  • "Its price is reasonable. People are able to spend that much."
  • "Its licensing model is good. There is a one-off payment for the software license, and after that, you only need to pay the annual maintenance fee. Compared to other cloud-based systems, this cost model is quite reasonable for SMEs."
  • "We pay annually. It is around 800 a month."
  • "We feel that the licensing fees are a bit on the higher side."
  • "We compared the Microsoft solution with Oracle NetSuite, as they have a price decrease. It is, however, not that much cheaper, and the price is comparable to SAP."
  • "Its price is reasonable. We have about 200 licenses. We have to pay every year for the license."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:SaP Business One is a complete solution for business management. The software applications are broad, ranging from accounting to project management and human resources. It is very versatile and… more »
    Top Answer:It's user-friendly and comes with comprehensive manuals. So, it is easy to learn to use SAP Business One
    Top Answer:It's not cheap but offers good value, particularly for medium-sized enterprises. We suggest a minimum budget of around 30,000 dollars.
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    19th
    out of 68 in ERP
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    1,501
    Comparisons
    1,253
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    510
    Rating
    7.3
    4th
    out of 68 in ERP
    Views
    9,554
    Comparisons
    6,547
    Reviews
    26
    Average Words per Review
    446
    Rating
    8.1
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    Also Known As
    Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
    Business One
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    Overview
    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.

    The SAP Business One application offers a way to manage your entire business – from accounting and financials, purchasing, inventory, sales and customer relationships, and project management, to operations and human resources. SAP Business One helps you to streamline processes, gain a greater insight into your business, so that you can act fast and make decisions based on real time information, to help you drive profitable growth.

    Sample Customers
    Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
    Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company21%
    Computer Software Company16%
    University7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company26%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Retailer7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise58%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise55%
    Buyer's Guide
    Infor LX vs. SAP Business One
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Infor LX vs. SAP Business One and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,246 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Infor LX is ranked 19th in ERP with 4 reviews while SAP Business One is ranked 4th in ERP with 61 reviews. Infor LX is rated 7.2, while SAP Business One is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Infor LX writes "A robust solution with excellent support that needs to modernize its server technology". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Business One writes "Helps with intercompany sales and purchase orders, and optimizes inventory management". Infor LX is most compared with Infor LN, SAP ERP, Infor M3 and Microsoft Dynamics AX, whereas SAP Business One is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and SAP S/4HANA Cloud. See our Infor LX vs. SAP Business One report.

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