We performed a comparison between Infor M3 and Microsoft Dynamics AX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It's simple to use. You don't need any complex training to use it."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to cover different types of activities, and the requirement for maintenance and data is very low."
"Infor comes up with different tools every year, and they are all compatible with Infor M3, which makes it a more reliable and trustworthy tool. The integration is very smooth."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the Infor GL tool that allows us to do our application support and development."
"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."
"M3 has several useful features for managing supply chains, production, and customer orders. It's an excellent system that helps me meet all my requirements for fixed costs."
"The user interface and user experience were good."
"It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are ease of use and performance."
"Dynamics AX provides a lot of functionality."
"AX is nearly a Tier One product, so implementations are long, but there's a lot of flexibility. Also, the ability to handle different issues found in larger organizations."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality."
"It is stable, suitable for businesses, and covers all business needs."
"The response time of the solution is very good."
"We're using the solution for financial modules, specifically focusing on consolidation, financial configuration, management reporting for warehousing, sales. Most of the features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are good. The overall structure and functions are great. The solution is stable. The initial setup is straightforward."
"An area for improvement in Infor M3 is training. There should be more training resources available for clients. Clients also find it challenging to get consultants or integrators for Infor M3. The product doesn't have enough resources in the market to help clients."
"The product's technical support has certain shortcomings. Sometimes, my company doesn't get a proper response from their end."
"It would be great if Infor added some new workflows in the finance module. I'd also like to see better integration with third-party applications."
"The solution is stable but not agile."
"Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system."
"We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements."
"I would like to have some kind of dashboard to show an overview of different data on the same dashboard or on the same screen instead of moving to BI."
"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."
"The implementation was completed within one month."
"The older version of Microsoft Dynamics AX that we are using is not as scalable as the newer version."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX can improve system performance and security. The security is basic and needs a lot of improvement."
"It could be more scalable and stable. It would also be better if the interface were more integrated with the Microsoft ecosystem because 2012 is not really integrated."
"The tool's setup phase and pricing are areas with certain concerns where improvements are required."
"There is room for improvement when handling various currencies within the current Microsoft Dynamics AX system."
"The on-premises and desktop versions are not user-friendly."
"The general speed of the solution needs improvement."
Infor M3 is ranked 12th in ERP with 13 reviews while Microsoft Dynamics AX is ranked 6th in ERP with 52 reviews. Infor M3 is rated 8.2, while Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Infor M3 writes "The solution is a reliable, stable, and cost-saving ERP". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics AX writes "A stable product that offers excellent ROI and reliable technical support". Infor M3 is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor LN, SAP S/4HANA, Infor CloudSuite and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, whereas Microsoft Dynamics AX is most compared with SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite and NetSuite ERP. See our Infor M3 vs. Microsoft Dynamics AX report.
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Cons:
Limited Rework functionality,
Poor functionality if you need Catchweight functionality
Process controls in logistics/procurement and manufacturing are controlled by order type in M3, AX has limited controls by order type etc.
Limited Allowance for shrinkage etc. in production
Limited Variance Reporting and Actual Costing functionality
Limited functionality fro managing potency of a raw material
Limited cross warehouse sourcing suggestions functionality
Limited family forecasting functionality
PROS
Nice GUI
Ease of development within integrated development suite.
cloudbased solution and future global use.
And html5 functionality