Infor LX vs SAP Business ByDesign comparison

The compared Infor and SAP solutions aren't in the same category. Infor is ranked #17 in ERP , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 1.5% mindshare in the category. SAP is ranked #6 in CE , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 4.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Infor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Infor LX

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100% willing to recommend

SAP Business ByDesign

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542 Comparison Views

92% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Infor LX

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

ERP (17th)

SAP Business ByDesign

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud ERP (6th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, they serve different purposes. Infor LX is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 1.5%, up 1.5% compared to last year.
SAP Business ByDesign, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud ERP, holds 4.3% mindshare, down 9.4% since last year.

ERP Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Infor LX	1.5%
SAP ERP	10.4%
SAP S/4HANA	6.3%
Other	81.8%

ERP

Cloud ERP Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SAP Business ByDesign	4.3%
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP	18.8%
NetSuite ERP	17.6%
Other	59.3%

Cloud ERP

Featured Reviews

reviewer2149446

IT Director at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Consistent optimization of production and efficient procurement processes improve operational effectiveness

I am working as an IT Director at Istituto De Angeli, which is a company of Fareva. FAREVA is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, makeup, and home and industrial care products. I have worked with the traceability and audit features in Infor LX, including the electronic signature module, which is essential in the pharmaceutical industry. The electronic signature is a key component of compliance for our ERP. This is crucial for periodic inspections we receive from authorities, including European authorities, Italian AIFA, USA FDA and other Pharma Agencies and Ministry world wide. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Infor LX a 9.

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Manoj Sahoo

Divisional Manager IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Valuable features enhance sales and service capabilities while performance improvements are needed

We received a few complaints about the slowness in SAP Business ByDesign last year, so I think SAP can focus on improving performance, particularly when it becomes slow during data saving and handling. My feedback about the modular architecture and customized features of SAP Business ByDesign is that it is only good, but we have not explored much on this one. The initial setup for SAP Business ByDesign was complex. One disadvantage was that we had the legacy system, SAP Business One, and we could not migrate our data to SAP Business ByDesign. They should have provided a migration path.

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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 most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."

"I've been using it since December 2009, and it has been absolutely stable till now."

"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."

"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."

"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."

"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."

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"I find the tool’s every feature valuable."

"The most valuable features of SAP Business ByDesign are customer invoicing and cost and revenue, from which I get the data for my project reports."

"SAP Business ByDesign is connected to our S/4 HANA system, and we have developed some APIs which help us integrate the system with S/4 HANA."

"ByDesign's best features are its speed, real-time data, and reporting."

"I have found the consolidation of the business and group reports very useful. There is plenty of features and the manufacturing and finance aspect of the solution are strong."

"When we were using it, we did see an immediate benefit, especially in the inventory on consignment issue. We were a biotech pre-revenue company and most of our manufacturing was outsourced. So being able to track inventory within the system without creating a financial impact was very key for us."

"When comparing SAP Business ByDesign to much larger ERP solutions, such as SAP ECC 6.0 or SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business ByDesign is more user-friendly and easier to implement."

"The standard system is stable."

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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."

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

"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed."

"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed. The development of APIs must be enhanced, especially for AS400."

"Infor has now stopped and drastically reduced investing in this product."

"From a supporting point of view, Infor LX is not quite what I see with SAP and other areas."

"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."

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"The payroll module of the solution could improve."

"Scalability is difficult."

"I would say budget controlling needs improvement. I mention this because it does not have all the functionalities that we need in terms of managing the budget."

"There might be some hurdles when integrating with SAP ECC, but integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud is smooth."

"ByDesign could be improved by making screen modifications easier."

"SAP Business ByDesign can improve the flexibility and user-friendliness of the reporting during the implementations. Customizing the reports inside the device requires a lot of knowledge and most of the time a developer level is needed. For example, if you want to have a more specific reporting layout."

"The Arabic localization is neglected. It should have an Arabic interface. It lacks Arabic translation or support from right to left."

"I would like the tool’s interface to be better. Currently, we use a client application to access the product. I want that to be replaced with a web version. I would like to improve the tool’s internet availability. I also want the product’s setup to be easier."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is variable due to different deals and discounts, typically starting at around $2000 US dollars for one license."

"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."

"Everything is included in the licensing cost of the solution. However, they use a per-user model for additional charges."

"The tool’s subscription is yearly. There is no flat pricing involved and everything has a range. Pricing depends on the functionality that you would use. You need to also pay for the additional hosting and maintenance costs."

"The price of the solution could be better. They have to come up with a new strategy."

"The pricing depends on company size. It's cheaper for small companies and more expensive for large ones."

"We have to pay yearly."

"The cost starts anywhere between fifty thousand dollars and up depending on the number of licenses."

"The price of SAP Business ByDesign is less expensive than SAP S/4HANA. However, the price is on par with other similar competitors, such as Microsoft."

"I rate the price of SAP Business ByDesign a seven out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Infor LX?

For Infor LX itself, the gap for improvement is to add some AI functionality to the product in the future.

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What is your primary use case for Infor LX?

Infor LX is primarily used for manufacturing. The use case involved transitioning from a previous Wipro project, moving from Pfizer to GSK, with the entire migration occurring within Infor LX. For ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor LX?

Regarding pricing for Infor LX, on a scale where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I would rate it accordingly.

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What do you like most about SAP Business ByDesign?

The most valuable features of SAP Business ByDesign are customer invoicing and cost and revenue, from which I get the data for my project reports.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Business ByDesign?

The price is high, as every year SAP increases the price by 3.5%.

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What needs improvement with SAP Business ByDesign?

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 24% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 11% of the time

SAP S/4HANA vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 10% of the time

Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 9% of the time

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Also Known As

Infor ERP LX, ERP LX

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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.

Infor

SAP Business ByDesign is a cloud-based business management software that supports everything from finance to CRM – and is available anytime, anywhere, on almost any device. It helps medium-sized businesses seize new opportunities and accelerate growth – and it helps subsidiaries take advantage of head office resources, while keeping their flexibility.

Streamline end-to-end processes and maximize efficiency across your organization
Gain timely business insights with integrated analytics and reporting powered by SAP HANA
Manage your business from anywhere, at any time, with built-in mobile apps
Rely on highly secure data centers that are managed, monitored, and maintained by SAP experts

SAP

Sample Customers

Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko

Standard Bank of South Africa, AOK Bundesverband, PT XL Axiata Tbk, Tvoy Dom, Schaidt Innovations GmbH & Co. KG, DeLaval International AB, EMC Corporation, Lenovo, Castle Importing Inc., Unilever, Rifle Paper Co., RAK Ceramics, Rough Country, B&G Manufacturing, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town

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