Deltek CostPoint vs IFS Cloud Platform comparison

Deltek and IFS are both solutions in the ERP category. Deltek is ranked #28, while IFS is ranked #13 with an average rating of 7.8. Deltek holds a 0.4% mindshare in ERP, compared to IFS’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Deltek users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of IFS users who would recommend it.

Deltek CostPoint

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50% willing to recommend

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87% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Deltek CostPoint

Ranking in ERP

28th

Average Rating

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IFS Cloud Platform

Ranking in ERP

13th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

CRM (21st), Customer Experience Management (7th), Field Service Management (2nd), Help Desk Software (11th), Activity Based Costing Software (7th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (3rd), Local Government CRM (6th), IT Asset Management (10th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (10th), License Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Deltek CostPoint is 0.4%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IFS Cloud Platform is 2.4%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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B Stine

Manager at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

Good solution for finance in general but falls short on the manufacturing side

There is room for improvement when it comes to reporting and the manufacturing piece in general. I would like to see more of a complete solution with the operations end of the business, namely the quality management system and the production pieces. It's very good at project costing, cost accounting, accounting and finance in general. Where it falls short is the manufacturing side. Overall, the solution is very difficult to use and learn. The learning curve is difficult. Also, the GUI and user interface are not intuitive.

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Brendan Fisher

IFS Applications Consultant at Zest Business Process Management Ltd

Robust, customizable, and modern

IFS is a very large and complex software, and implementation of IFS can be challenging and may lead to a difficult lengthy project. It can take between 12 and 24 months in some cases to deploy. I have found that not all clients are fully aware of how big the task is that they're undertaking when they make a decision to move to software like this. Companies need to be more aware of the complexity of an ERP implementation project and while I fully recommend moving to IFS, it is not easy and does require business change when adopting an ERP solution. New features are a difficult ask - I work across multiple industries and everyone would probably choose a different feature. Maybe BIM in Construction or Customs link-ups for importers/exporters.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The stability of the solution is fine."

"There are fewer fields on the user screen compared to other products. This makes the UI a little bit easier to understand."

"What I like about IFS Applications is that it's easier to use and implement than SAP. I also like that the IFS Applications team is more flexible than the SAP team."

"Some of the strengths are Enterprise Management Solutions and the series of Management solutions which is number one in Gartner's report and has been for the last five years."

"The best feature is the maintenance module, which is essentially an industry-specific workflow designed with a manufacturing module as per industry standards. It's very precise and specific without having complex functionalities. It's straightforward. Field Service Management is definitely a wonderful product that IFS has developed because it caters to field services. The energy and utility sectors can answer their business needs using the software."

"The most valuable features of IFS Applications are their intuitiveness and ease of use. The navigations are also straightforward, which makes it easy to train users. The feedback I always receive is that it is very user-friendly."

"The platform is reliable and stable."

"The most valuable features of IFS Applications in the latest version are the new user Arena interface. It's from Apps 9, but it brings more flexibility in usage, especially around different devices, such as mobile usage, which doesn't restrict you from using a computer. We are it for the HR side, and it's proving quite good. It has a new modern feel to it similar to a standard cloud application which enhances the user experience."

"All the modules are valuable in their own right, but everything has to go through the ERP. IFS has done an excellent job integrating the various modules to complete these processes. My expertise is in the finance module, but I have used the other verticals. It's an all-around good product."

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Cons

"Overall, the solution is very difficult to use and learn. The learning curve is difficult. Also, the GUI and user interface are not intuitive."

"Some kind of bot assistance, some kind of artificial intelligence to help people solve the problems, would be interesting."

"Technical support could be improved."

"We have upgraded to the latest version right now. We have issues with the quality. We tried to enroll in their Evergreen program which was meant to help us adopt any service update or anything that the tool’s providers come up with."

"The support provided by IFS Applications has room for improvement. I'm based in Poland, and when my company had an issue, finding people from IFS to give my company the support it needed was difficult."

"The next version has already been released, and some of the technical things are a little bit behind the curve in development. This is specifically security, maintenance, security role maintenance, and creation. This is in their new product, called IFS Cloud."

"It would be ideal if, in the future, the product could incorporate IoT and blockchain elements. We'd like to explore more of these types of features going forward."

"The solution needs to improve its documentation and user-friendliness."

"Documentation-wise, they need more."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Pricing is an area that could be improved. They could be more competitive."

"IFS Applications are competitive in terms of pricing compared to other vendors, such as SAP, Oracle, and Epicor. They are generally cheaper, especially for licensing costs."

"Compared to SAP, the pricing for IFS Applications was very affordable. People using the solution would find that it's worth the money."

"I consider it to be a well-priced solution compared to other mid-range or high-end ERP solutions."

"There's an additional yearly cost for support."

"The product is reasonably priced."

"There are varying license levels that you can purchase."

"Ask for all-inclusive pricing, as they are pretty flexible if you ask for custom models."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Energy/Utilities Company

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What do you like most about IFS Applications?

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine or ten out of ten since it is an extremely scalable solution that can be used for various use cases with thousands of users.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IFS Applications?

The product is reasonably priced. The costs are justified by the value provided, considering the comprehensive features and minimal need for customization. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with IFS Applications?

I am not able to recall much about batch. Documentation-wise, they need more. There is not much available online, and the documentation availability is on the lower side compared to other products,...

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Also Known As

CostPoint

IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud

Overview

CostPoint is Deltek's ERP software for Government Contractors to manage project accounting, labor management, manufacturing and business intelligence while improving visibility, efficiency and profitability.

Deltek

IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Industrial AI is IFS.ai.

IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.

IFS

Sample Customers

Dougherty & Associates Inc, Groth Design Group, CDH Partners, Fieldstone Architecture, FKP Architects, Group2 Architecture Engineering Ltd., PHH ARC, Rios Clementi Hale Studios, R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd., Seccuris, Stendel + Reich Architects, The Thompson Rosemount Group Inc.

China Airlines, Electrolux Group, Babcock, Cimcorp, Sky, Multiplex, Veolia.

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