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Infor LX vs SAP S/4HANA 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 LX
Ranking in ERP
17th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP S/4HANA
Ranking in ERP
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
119
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor LX is 1.5%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 11.9%, down from 16.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Eugenio Santos - PeerSpot reviewer
Program adapts to our requirements and handles our operations effectively
The interface we use currently needs enhancement, as I am still using the outdated green screens. I would benefit for us to adpot the latest INFOR user interface, which is a more integrated interface. Additionally, improvements in warehouse handling with handheld terminal, quality management in warehouses, and managing a dual sourcing strategy would be beneficial. I have had to build my own applications for some features that are lacking, and aligning all components for uncertainty management in the market is necessary.
Deepak Madhavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Implementation simplifies ERP management with comprehensive data integration and visibility
A lot of people would say the pricing. SAP is seen as quite expensive even now. It doesn't work for smaller or medium optimizations. The licensing and pricing could be looked at. In Brownfield migration, the trade-off between greenfield and brownfield means you either keep it clean or match the business requirements. Sometimes, it's not possible to do both. While ValixAPI provides significant support in making those decisions and the SAP consultant is very useful, we are still dependent on past history and how it was originally set up. I wouldn't call that a real disadvantage, yet more accessible consulting would be beneficial. Incorporating all other cloud products, like APO or IPP, into the S/4 house might also help.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."
"Infor LX's most valuable feature is that it's very interactive."
"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software."
"The most important feature of Infor LX for me is the use of models for accounting, which create effects in different layers simultaneously."
"One of the major advantages of Infor LX is the stability of the program."
"Infor LX is effective for planning, manufacturing, and distribution processes."
"Infor LX has improved my customers' manufacturing processes by creating a standard in the process, which improves performance in manufacturing as well as finance, distribution, and supply chain."
"I find everything I need in S4/HANA."
"The integration is quick to implement and very user-friendly."
"SAP S/4HANA dominates around 70 percent of the ERP market in Chile, and I believe this isn't merely coincidental. I've always maintained that if someone believes SAP S/4HANA lacks a certain functionality, they haven't explored it thoroughly. However, there's a widespread lack of understanding regarding its full potential and how to configure it."
"S/4HANA offers a lot of additional capability with respect to performance due to its in-built architecture for many functions including finance, production, quality, manufacturing, inventory or sales distribution and logistics."
"SAP S4HANA provides a solution towards a green industry. They keep making a different version of the solution to meet the needs of different industries, such as automotive and utilities."
"S4HANA is a completely integrated solution. It's an end-to-end ERP system with strong manufacturing and financial integration, which is not common among ERPs. And it's a solution that's driven by industry best practices."
"The solution's most valuable features are performance and processes."
"It is a stable solution."
 

Cons

"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX."
"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens. I would benefit from a more integrated interface."
"Infor needs more APIs, as in the current version, APIs are not fully developed."
"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."
"The user interface of Infor LX needs significant enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"The interface needs enhancement, as I am still using outdated screens."
"The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved."
"It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting."
"In an upcoming release of SAP S4HANA, chain management should be easier."
"During parallel preparation of go-live processes, SAP B1 and S4H transactional data alignment can be difficult to track."
"MRP repost area should be improved. The production information report also needs to be improved."
"It could be improved by focusing on user-related challenges, as end users might face certain difficulties."
"The tool needs to improve its interface and functionalities."
"There could be a bit more competitiveness in their licensing and pricing."
"The customer service and support are average. There is room for improvement in response time."
"The problem with the tool is that its complexity is very high."
 

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."
"Pricing is variable due to different deals and discounts, typically starting at around $2000 US dollars for one license."
"As for pricing, it depends on the business size and flow. If it's a medium-sized business, it might seem affordable, but for larger businesses with complex processes, it could be considered expensive."
"Regarding pricing, I don't regularly deal with the financial aspects, but it is not a cheap solution."
"The price of the solution is on the higher side compared to others."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The pricing model is based on an annual license."
"It is an expensive solution. On a scale from one to five, with five being the most expensive, I would rate the price at four."
"There is a license required for the use of this solution and we are on a monthly subscription. The cost of the solution is expensive compared to other solutions."
"The solution is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Non Profit
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Educational Organization
32%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Infor LX?
One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated.
What needs improvement with Infor LX?
The interface we use currently needs enhancement, as I am still using the outdated green screens. I would benefit for us to adpot the latest INFOR user interface, which is a more integrated interfa...
What is your primary use case for Infor LX?
I use Infor LX for the manufacturing business at our plant. I mainly use it for operations such as purchasing, engineering master data, shop floor, inventory, and customer orders. It is important t...
Are there any advantages of SAP S4 HANA over SAP Business One (SAP B1) apart from the cost?
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 com...
What needs improvement with SAP S4HANA?
There could be a bit more competitiveness in their licensing and pricing.
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?
It is a great product to be implemented for different industries for my customers. Can it be used globally?
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
SAP S4HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
Nestle, O.C. Tanner, Sabre, New York Life Insurance Co., MEMEBOX, Siemens AG.
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