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Dynamics AX vs Infor CloudSuite

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Dynamics AX

Software

Comprehensive ERP for enterprise operations

From
$210/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Infor CloudSuite

Software

Industry-specific cloud ERP solutions

From
$2500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dynamics AX dynamics 365 Finance is 210 USD per user per month paid yearly, and Finance Premium is 300 USD per user per month paid yearly; Infor CloudSuite no price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form
  • They diverge on capability: Dynamics AX covers Supply chain, Infor CloudSuite covers Supply chain management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dynamics AX and Infor CloudSuite actually diverge.

Attributes where Dynamics AX and Infor CloudSuite differ
AttributeDynamics AXInfor CloudSuite
Starting price$210/month$2500/month
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud
Founded19752002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dynamics AX

  • Supply chain
  • Project accounting
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps
  • Office 365
  • Azure
  • Azure security
  • Data encryption

Only in Infor CloudSuite

  • Supply chain management
  • Procurement
  • Infor Insights
  • Third-party systems
  • REST APIs
  • Cloud-based platforms
  • Enterprise encryption
  • Role-based access

Both cover

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Human resources
  • Compliance tools
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dynamics AX

  • Core financial management and accounting for large enterprisesnot Infor CloudSuite
  • Consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operationsnot Infor CloudSuite
  • Manufacturing and supply chain operations on the Dynamics 365 platformnot Infor CloudSuite

Infor CloudSuite

  • Industry specific cloud ERP for manufacturing, distribution and healthcarenot Dynamics AX
  • Replacing on premises ERP with a hosted suite on AWSnot Dynamics AX
  • Integrating ERP functions with third party systems through the Infor Industry Cloud Platformnot Dynamics AX

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dynamics AX

  • Dynamics 365 Finance is 210 USD per user per month paid yearly, and Finance Premium is 300 USD per user per month paid yearly
  • Higher capacity and storage entitlements are reserved for the Premium tier
  • Copilot Credits for agent features are bought separately, either pre purchased with up to 20 percent off for committed units or paid as consumed
  • Agent features require a separate Azure subscription

Infor CloudSuite

  • No price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form
  • Infor Velocity Suite is advertised as one flat fee but no amount is published
  • CloudSuite runs on Amazon Web Services only, with no other cloud or on premises option stated on the page
  • Functionality is packaged as industry specific CloudSuites rather than one general ERP product

Pricing, plan by plan

Dynamics AX

$210/month
  • Finance$210/month
    • General ledger
    • Accounts payable
    • Accounts receivable
  • Operations$210/month
    • Supply chain
    • Manufacturing
    • Inventory

Infor CloudSuite

$2500/month
  • Core Suite$2500/month
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain
    • Manufacturing
  • Complete Suite$4500/month
    • All modules
    • Advanced analytics
    • AI capabilities

Which should you pick?

Choose Dynamics AX if

  • You need supply chain.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want project accounting.
Dynamics AX review

Choose Infor CloudSuite if

  • You need supply chain management.
  • You work on Cloud.
  • You also want procurement.
Infor CloudSuite review

Questions people ask

Is Dynamics AX or Infor CloudSuite better?
Neither clearly leads. Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Infor CloudSuite at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dynamics AX or Infor CloudSuite?
Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Infor CloudSuite at $2500/month.
Does Dynamics AX or Infor CloudSuite run on more platforms?
Dynamics AX runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Infor CloudSuite runs on Cloud.
What is Dynamics AX best used for?
Dynamics AX is most often used for core financial management and accounting for large enterprises, consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operations, manufacturing and supply chain operations on the dynamics 365 platform. Of those, core financial management and accounting for large enterprises and consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operations are not what Infor CloudSuite is typically brought in for.
What can Dynamics AX do that Infor CloudSuite cannot?
Dynamics AX covers Supply chain, Project accounting, Power BI, Power Apps. Infor CloudSuite covers Supply chain management, Procurement, Infor Insights, Third-party systems. Both handle Financial management, Manufacturing, Human resources, Compliance tools.
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