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Infor M3 vs Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP comparison

 

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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 M3
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
ERP (11th), Activity Based Costing Software (8th)
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Cloud ERP (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, they serve different purposes. Infor M3 is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 3.2%, down 4.8% compared to last year.
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud ERP, holds 17.2% mindshare, down 26.1% since last year.
ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Infor M33.2%
SAP ERP11.2%
SAP S/4HANA6.3%
Other79.3%
ERP
Cloud ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP17.2%
NetSuite ERP15.5%
SAP S/4HANA Cloud9.7%
Other57.599999999999994%
Cloud ERP
 

Featured Reviews

UD
Vice President, Delivery at Independent Computer Consulting Group, Incorporated
Maximized industry-specific process efficiency with rapid implementation
The best features of Infor M3 are the micro-vertical and industry ready-made solutions rather than generic solutions. They have ready-made solutions ready, so the implementation of the process discovery happens very fast. It won't take more than two months, and if the process is very simple and they adopt the standard, it may happen within five weeks, covering the implementation cycle which will finish within seven to eight months. Most of the time, it helps streamline business processes; maybe some processes such as unique subcontracting vary by continent or job work, which could be different due to legal compliance. Other than that, everything helps because the processes are very much streamlined. Everywhere you have a check and maker concept, there is a workflow, and all those things are there; document management is also very simple. You can drag and drop the reports. The workflow feature is very good and flexible, working with multi-level authorization and all those capabilities. Apart from that, the GUI interface screens are really good. Users can design their own workspace based on the roles, and there are roles-based security options, with many roles available that you need not define—you can just tweak them.
Muhammad Umair Siddiqui - PeerSpot reviewer
Oracle Practice Lead GGC Countries at Jaffer Business Systems
AI automation saves time and simplifies financial processes
The data entry process is very time-consuming. Without using options like ODA, manually entering data in the GLS screen or Oracle invoices is a time-consuming job. The screens could be improved, as a lot of mouse clicks are required, and multiple fields need to be entered. Although it has a workaround with spreadsheets, the screen interface could be better.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The user interface and user experience were good."
"provides all modules, supply chain, HR - it's good for management."
"Its ease of use is most valuable. Inquiries are transparent, and it shows good information on each screen. We don't have to go to 14 different screens to find out about one item, which is a big advantage."
"It's simple to use. You don't need any complex training to use it."
"Infor M3 has tailor-made packages for each and every industry."
"Infor M3 has several valuable features, including customer order management and integration capabilities with third-party applications like ION."
"Overall, I rate Infor M3 nine out of ten for a positive experience."
"It's very stable, and it handles all types of industrial and manufacturing businesses in very good ways. I've found it to be easy."
"The solution is scalable and very stable. You don't need to worry about the underpinning infrastructure."
"My company found the financial planning and budgeting modules of Oracle ERP Cloud more sophisticated and valuable than its other modules."
"It is easy and very convenient for clients to go to the front end and check whatever update they want to look at."
"The navigation is user-friendly and the management-related dashboards provide excellent functionality."
"Built-in business intelligence has real-time reporting features that are quite handy."
"The embedded AI is very beneficial for automations, and it provides a lot of help to customers."
"The solution is user-friendly with a good integration layer."
"The user interface is the best feature."
 

Cons

"The solution must provide more learning documents."
"It should be improved in terms of procurement of the supply chain and business intelligence analysis. We have the Infor BI tool, but it's more complex to use than, for example, Power Pivot or QlikView in the market."
"Sometimes, M3 alone cannot handle all the planning functionalities required by a customer. It has to be used along with industry-specific planning tools because M3 doesn't have all the features. However, no product can handle all the requirements of all the industries. There will be some shortcomings in all the products. Though this is an area for improvement, it is not a very serious shortfall or limitation. It can be covered by using third-party planning applications that integrate with Infor M3."
"Customer support from Infor is responsive and addresses issues, but the response time can be delayed, which sometimes leads me to explore private vendors."
"Improvements could be made in security and scalability."
"We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements."
"The implementation could be simplified, it's complex."
"Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system."
"I would like to see an improved approach to pulling data with VDI."
"You need a lot of knowledge to set up Oracle ERP Cloud."
"Improve support services in the new features roadmap."
"Oracle should offer a platter system rather than module-based licensing, similar to what SAP offers, allowing customers to implement only what they need without separate module licenses."
"The solution should implement improvements with AI technology. Specifically, in the realm of ERP tools, this can be particularly beneficial, not only for cloud-based systems but for all types of tools. Additionally, a highly desirable feature is the ability to work offline."
"The solution could benefit from improvements in project management, project execution, and project costing, especially for industries like construction."
"One disadvantage is that we don't have immediate access to evaluate or fix data that is not in the app until we own the database."
"Oracle ERP Cloud needs to be more mature, especially in terms of some advanced modules, such as manufacturing, supply chain planning, and production."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a yearly licensing cost. The price is based on the modules you need. There are several modules, such as HR module, accounting module, sales module, scheduling module, etc., and the price will vary depending on the number of modules you choose. The customers always say that it's very expensive. It can cost a lot of money if your organization is huge. It's not implemented in a lot of organizations in my country because it's too expensive."
"The tool’s licensing is yearly."
"If you compare Infor M3 to SAP, Infor M3 is less expensive than SAP, but if you compare Infor M3 to Dynamics 365, Infor M3 is more expensive. It also depends on the model that you buy. It depends on whether you have the complete package or whether you have separate models."
"I'm not part of the team that manages Infor M3 pricing, but it depends on the client, integration, ship-out, and training levels. You get the price from the solution provider, but it would be best to discuss it because nothing is set in stone regarding pricing."
"Infor M3 is a tier-two product and is cheaper than tier-one products such as SAP and Oracle. However, it is more expensive than some other tier-two products. The licensing cost is dependent on the number of users. Also, if you purchase other tools from Infor as a package, then there may be other discounts offered."
"The cost is between $50 and $100 per user annually."
"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither expensive nor cheap."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"It is too costly."
"The product pricing is based on a per-user model. It is expensive."
"The tool’s price must be improved."
"The price is average compared to other vendors. The licensing is on a yearly basis depending on the subscription pattern. There are no extra costs apart from licensing."
"Oracle ERP Cloud is not a cheap solution."
"In a developing country such as Bangladesh, Oracle ERP Cloud is expensive compared to on-premise solutions, so the turnover is very low. Customers become more comfortable using on-premise services because of the high subscription costs of Oracle ERP Cloud."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
7%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Infor M3?
The product's initial setup phase is easy.
What needs improvement with Infor M3?
Some customers expect more out-of-box reports, and in some areas, they should provide more reports. However, Infor has introduced a report tool so that key users or global champions can generate re...
What is your primary use case for Infor M3?
Infor M3 is specifically dominant in fashion, food and beverages, and chemicals manufacturing; it works into micro-verticals. In food and beverage, it specializes in meat processing, confectionery,...
What do you like most about Oracle ERP Cloud?
The user interface is the best feature.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle ERP Cloud?
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP might be considered expensive, especially in Pakistan due to conversion rates. It can be difficult to convince customers because of price differences when compared with EBS....
What needs improvement with Oracle ERP Cloud?
In terms of room for improvement, I believe Oracle can make better enhancements to Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.
 

Also Known As

Infor Lawson M3, Lawson M3
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Sample Customers

Grosfillex, High Five Sportswear, L_derach, OTK Group, PHS Group, Propper International, Red Wing Shoe Company, Reynolds Catering Supplies, Saudi Diesel, Sheetz, Zeppelin, Zodiac Aerospace
Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV, Australian Finance Group Ltd., Shelf Drilling Ltd., Boise State University, The Rancon Group, Arin Innovation, PROMATIS software GmbH, KBBO, Delaware Life Insurance, Worthington Industries, Solairus Aviation
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