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IFS vs TOTVS

IFS logo

IFS

ERP

ERP for project-centric and asset-centric businesses

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TOTVS logo

TOTVS

ERP

Brazilian cloud ERP for business management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IFS no price, per user rate, minimum commitment or contract term is published on the site; the only route to a figure is a demo booking; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • They diverge on capability: IFS covers Project management, TOTVS covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IFS and TOTVS actually diverge.

Attributes where IFS and TOTVS differ
AttributeIFSTOTVS
Starting price$1000/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud, HybridCloud (SaaS)

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP), founded (1983).

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 IFS

  • Project management
  • Field service
  • Asset management
  • IoT sensors
  • Mobile workforce
  • Analytics
  • Data protection
  • User management

Only in TOTVS

  • Financial management
  • CRM
  • Compliance
  • Brazilian tax systems
  • REST APIs
  • Cloud platforms
  • Data encryption
  • Access controls

Both cover

  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Third-party systems
  • Audit logging
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

IFS

  • Enterprise resource planning for asset intensive industries such as aerospace, energy and manufacturingnot TOTVS
  • Enterprise asset management and predictive maintenancenot TOTVS
  • Field service management and workforce schedulingnot TOTVS

TOTVS

  • Brazilian business managementnot IFS
  • Tax compliancenot IFS
  • Multi-module integrationnot IFS
  • Regional supportnot IFS

Where each one falls short

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

IFS

  • No price, per user rate, minimum commitment or contract term is published on the site; the only route to a figure is a demo booking
  • IFS Cloud is sold as an industry specific composable suite rather than as a priced product with published editions

TOTVS

  • Strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • Complex implementation required for enterprise deployments
  • Smaller feature set compared to global players like Oracle or SAP in some areas
  • Language and localization primarily focused on Portuguese and Spanish

Pricing, plan by plan

IFS

$1000/month
  • Standard$1000/month
    • Core ERP
    • Project management
    • Field service
  • Premium$3000/month
    • Advanced features
    • Extensive integrations
    • AI capabilities

TOTVS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose IFS if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Cloud, Hybrid.
  • You also want field service.
IFS review

Choose TOTVS if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud (SaaS).
  • You also want crm.
TOTVS review

Questions people ask

Is IFS or TOTVS better?
Neither clearly leads. IFS starts at $1000/month and TOTVS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IFS or TOTVS?
IFS starts at $1000/month and TOTVS at On request.
Does IFS or TOTVS run on more platforms?
IFS runs on Cloud, Hybrid. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
What is IFS best used for?
IFS is most often used for enterprise resource planning for asset intensive industries such as aerospace, energy and manufacturing, enterprise asset management and predictive maintenance, field service management and workforce scheduling. Of those, enterprise resource planning for asset intensive industries such as aerospace, energy and manufacturing and enterprise asset management and predictive maintenance are not what TOTVS is typically brought in for.
What can IFS do that TOTVS cannot?
IFS covers Project management, Field service, Asset management, IoT sensors. TOTVS covers Financial management, CRM, Compliance, Brazilian tax systems. Both handle Supply chain, Manufacturing, Third-party systems, Audit logging.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

IFS: Why is IFS P2 Energy Solutions pricing not published?

IFS provides custom pricing based on organization size and specific needs. The website directs interested buyers to book a demo or contact the sales team rather than publishing standard rates.

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TOTVS: What markets does TOTVS operate in?

TOTVS operates in 41 countries with dominant presence in Brazil (over 50% market share) and ranks among the top 3 ERP providers in Latin America.

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IFS: What is the process to get pricing information from IFS?

The website includes calls-to-action for 'Book a demo' and 'Contact us' as the primary pathways to discuss pricing and contract terms with the sales team.

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TOTVS: When was TOTVS founded?

TOTVS (originally Microsiga) was founded in 1983 by Laércio Cosentino and Ernesto Haberkorn. The company changed its name to TOTVS in 2005.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS publicly traded?

Yes. TOTVS is publicly traded as a Brazilian company, providing financial transparency and corporate governance oversight.

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TOTVS: What ERP solutions does TOTVS offer?

TOTVS provides cloud-based ERP systems designed for small, medium, and large enterprises with integrated modules for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and human resources.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS only for Brazilian companies?

No. TOTVS serves 41 countries globally, though it has strongest market penetration in Brazil and Latin America where it ranks as the largest emerging markets software firm.

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