Software · head to head
Infor CloudSuite vs Dynamics AX
Infor CloudSuite
Software
Industry-specific cloud ERP solutions
- From
- $2500/month
- Rated
- -
Dynamics AX
Software
Comprehensive ERP for enterprise operations
- From
- $210/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Infor CloudSuite no price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form; 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
- They diverge on capability: Infor CloudSuite covers Supply chain management, Dynamics AX covers Supply chain.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Infor CloudSuite and Dynamics AX actually diverge.
| Attribute | Infor CloudSuite | Dynamics AX |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $2500/month | $210/month |
| Platforms | Cloud | Cloud, Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2002 | 1975 |
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 Infor CloudSuite
- Supply chain management
- Procurement
- Infor Insights
- Third-party systems
- REST APIs
- Cloud-based platforms
- Enterprise encryption
- Role-based access
Only in Dynamics AX
- Supply chain
- Project accounting
- Power BI
- Power Apps
- Office 365
- Azure
- Azure security
- Data encryption
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.
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
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Infor CloudSuite
$2500/month- Core Suite$2500/month
- Financial management
- Supply chain
- Manufacturing
- Complete Suite$4500/month
- All modules
- Advanced analytics
- AI capabilities
Dynamics AX
$210/month- Finance$210/month
- General ledger
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Operations$210/month
- Supply chain
- Manufacturing
- Inventory
Which should you pick?
Choose Infor CloudSuite if
- You need supply chain management.
- You work on Cloud.
- You also want procurement.
Choose Dynamics AX if
- You need supply chain.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want project accounting.
Questions people ask
- Is Infor CloudSuite or Dynamics AX better?
- Neither clearly leads. Infor CloudSuite starts at $2500/month and Dynamics AX at $210/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Infor CloudSuite or Dynamics AX?
- Infor CloudSuite starts at $2500/month and Dynamics AX at $210/month.
- Does Infor CloudSuite or Dynamics AX run on more platforms?
- Infor CloudSuite runs on Cloud. Dynamics AX runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- What is Infor CloudSuite best used for?
- Infor CloudSuite is most often used for industry specific cloud erp for manufacturing, distribution and healthcare, replacing on premises erp with a hosted suite on aws, integrating erp functions with third party systems through the infor industry cloud platform. Of those, industry specific cloud erp for manufacturing, distribution and healthcare and replacing on premises erp with a hosted suite on aws are not what Dynamics AX is typically brought in for.
- What can Infor CloudSuite do that Dynamics AX cannot?
- Infor CloudSuite covers Supply chain management, Procurement, Infor Insights, Third-party systems. Dynamics AX covers Supply chain, Project accounting, Power BI, Power Apps. Both handle Financial management, Manufacturing, Human resources, Compliance tools.