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Infor CloudSuite vs QAD Cloud ERP comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Infor CloudSuite
Ranking in ERP
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
CRM (24th), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) (3rd), Local Government CRM (6th), Product Configuration and Quoting (9th), Warehouse Management (3rd), Cloud HCM (11th), Financial Close Software (11th)
QAD Cloud ERP
Ranking in ERP
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor CloudSuite is 2.8%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QAD Cloud ERP is 1.3%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Infor CloudSuite2.8%
QAD Cloud ERP1.3%
Other95.9%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

AA
Project Manager, Program at SPTLabtech
Integrated planning has improved document automation but reporting and user experience still need work
There are areas where Infor CloudSuite can improve. I have touched on the pros and key strengths of Infor CloudSuite, but end-user feedback indicates that there are several areas where the user experience can improve. For instance, when it comes to reporting, it comes with a very limited number of reports, and the standard reports are clunky, requiring a technical resource or developer to enhance or make them presentable. Another area is user experience; it takes several clicks to get to the information, and the user interface isn't that intuitive. Compared to other solutions, such as top-tier options such as Oracle or SAP, this stands out as an area needing improvement. When it comes to integration, Infor CloudSuite does offer a great deal of flexibility. It comes with APIs, so you can integrate with any third-party systems you may use. On that front, it's sufficient; however, it does require some specialized resources, as it's not a layman's job, and developers need to help with the integration. This is generally the case for any ERP. The user interface could indeed be better, and there is a steep learning curve for users; it takes time for them to get accustomed to Infor CloudSuite's interface and forms. However, once users adapt, it becomes easier and smoother to navigate. There are great features associated with Infor CloudSuite, such as DataViews and Birst as a business intelligence tool, which can be integrated with the basic product. Implementing Birst isn't plug-and-play; it requires a team of technical resources to execute. Additionally, there is a feature that allows integration with Excel, which can be installed by your IT team.
Abbas Hirkani - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Project Manager at YASH Technologies
Quick implementation brings comprehensive workflow management and efficient regulation handling
One of the major advantages of QAD Cloud ERP is related to the easy and quick implementation that I have found the most valuable. The entire application of QAD Cloud ERP itself is very valuable for my customers. My impression of the advanced supply chain management feature in QAD Cloud ERP is that it's a very comfortable tool and, if rightly configured, it really helps the business to have clear visibility of the entire supply chain. My impression of the compliance management in QAD Cloud ERP is that it has reduced many overheads of doing manual compliance, and it is quite easily manageable; it is connected with the regulatory authorities, making it a fantastic tool. The positive impact my customers have experienced from using QAD Cloud ERP includes easy integration with multiple different applications, connectivity with regulatory authorities and banks, having bank drivers for easy payments and receiving money, and it has fantastic web UI reporting, which satisfies many different stakeholders within the entire organization worldwide.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The customization capabilities of CloudSuite Industrial are also there."
"The product's most valuable feature is production planning. It is one of the core features."
"Infor's environment—ION and Infor OS—is better than SAP's. The load time is shorter and Infor performs much better than SAP."
"Infor CloudSuite is a kind of ERP that is suitable for a medium or small discrete manufacturer, especially in the health sector, life sciences, and biotechnologies."
"Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations."
"If you are working in the food and beverage industry, I would say it's a perfect solution."
"The stability of the solution is perfect. I rate it a ten out of ten."
"Mainly, we pushed back a $7M plant expansion because we were able to increase throughput with our existing facility."
"Customer service is very friendly and helpful, and as soon as we raise a ticket for any issue, they basically take care of it irrespective of geographic boundaries."
"The solution serves its purpose and does what we need it to do."
"It is the most stable solution that I've ever worked with."
"The positive impact my customers have experienced from using QAD Cloud ERP includes easy integration with multiple different applications, connectivity with regulatory authorities and banks, having bank drivers for easy payments and receiving money, and it has fantastic web UI reporting, which satisfies many different stakeholders within the entire organization worldwide."
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement in the pricing. For us, it's the pricing aspect. Since we're South African, it's difficult when it's a dollar-based product."
"In Germany, there aren't enough IT specialists for customization and software development, causing projects to take too long."
"There should be better clarity and agreement on all interfaces and requirements before signing a contract. This would avoid unexpected costs and complications later on."
"For the quality department, there is a module called quality, and I feel it has to be a little bit simplified."
"Currently, there are some challenges with handling large reports, possibly due to setup limits or issues with the solution."
"The disadvantages of Infor CloudSuite are related to Absence Management. There are too many setups for users to establish absence plans, formulas, and calculations."
"The price of the solution is not good."
"As far as pricing and licensing are concerned, more licenses are needed when companies grow with Infor CloudSuite."
"They could improve by moving away from the architecture of Progress 4GL as currently they are undergoing a very drastic change by redoing the entire application with Java and web-based technologies, projected to be released by 2026 with the incorporation of analytics, process intelligence, and AI to help business users."
"Just implementing an ERP system takes a lot of time."
"The product lacks a lot of features and technology."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for five years, but it was a one-time opportunity."
"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"The platform's pricing depends on the specific number of users."
"The pricing is not built on a standard model."
"I feel it is not very cheap, very economical but also not very expensive."
"I'm working for a German company, but I'm located in Portugal. In the German market, Infor's price isn't an issue for clients, but Infor is losing market share every year to SAP in Portugal. Portuguese clients find SAP more affordable. Infor needs to work on this."
"For on-premise installations, the licensing is yearly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
12%
Healthcare Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
8%
Transportation Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise4
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor CloudSuite CRM?
Infor CloudSuite is cheaper than SAP and the license is on a yearly basis.
What needs improvement with Infor CloudSuite CRM?
There are areas where Infor CloudSuite can improve. I have touched on the pros and key strengths of Infor CloudSuite, but end-user feedback indicates that there are several areas where the user exp...
What is your primary use case for Infor CloudSuite CRM?
I can highlight a couple of other scenarios regarding my main use case or how I've implemented Infor CloudSuite. One is Infor Document Management, which I've seen in the past with other ERP systems...
What needs improvement with QAD Cloud ERP?
Areas of QAD Cloud ERP that could be improved include the ongoing enhancements they are making; it has grown significantly over my last 25 years, incorporating many different business needs, and th...
What is your primary use case for QAD Cloud ERP?
My customers usually use QAD Cloud ERP mainly in manufacturing from automobile industries, specifically tier two and tier three manufacturing companies, not the tier one auto manufacturers. They ma...
What advice do you have for others considering QAD Cloud ERP?
My impression of the modular architecture of QAD Cloud ERP is that it's a 4GL, Progress 4GL based database system, so it is a server-client technology as well as web-based, making it a really conve...
 

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Sample Customers

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Tower International, Kendra Scott
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