Software · head to head
Infor CloudSuite vs Global Shop Solutions
Infor CloudSuite
Software
Industry-specific cloud ERP solutions
- From
- $2500/month
- Rated
- -
Global Shop Solutions
Software
Cloud and on-premise ERP for small manufacturers
- From
- $500/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; Global Shop Solutions no price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead
- They diverge on capability: Infor CloudSuite covers Supply chain management, Global Shop Solutions covers Inventory management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Infor CloudSuite and Global Shop Solutions actually diverge.
| Attribute | Infor CloudSuite | Global Shop Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $2500/month | $500/month |
| Platforms | Cloud | Cloud, On-premise, Web |
| Founded | 2002 | 1985 |
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
- Human resources
- Infor Insights
- Cloud-based platforms
- Enterprise encryption
- Role-based access
- Audit trails
Only in Global Shop Solutions
- Inventory management
- Order management
- Reporting
- EDI
- QuickBooks
- Encryption
- Access controls
- Audit logging
Both cover
- Financial management
- Manufacturing
- Third-party systems
- REST APIs
- 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 Global Shop Solutions
- Replacing on premises ERP with a hosted suite on AWSnot Global Shop Solutions
- Integrating ERP functions with third party systems through the Infor Industry Cloud Platformnot Global Shop Solutions
Global Shop Solutions
- ERP for discrete manufacturers running job shops and make to order productionnot Infor CloudSuite
- Shop floor data collection and schedulingnot Infor CloudSuite
- Running manufacturing ERP on premise, in the cloud or as SaaSnot 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
Global Shop Solutions
- No price or price range is published; the pricing page collects business details and returns a quote instead
- Licensing is by concurrent user, meaning the number of employees in the system at once, rather than by named seat
- Cost is split into an upfront charge plus an ongoing quarterly charge rather than a single subscription
- Graphical shop floor interfaces carry their own upfront and ongoing quarterly cost on top of the base licence
- No minimum user count, implementation fee or contract term is published
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
Global Shop Solutions
$500/month- Starter$500/month
- Basic ERP
- Inventory management
- Financial module
- Premium$1500/month
- Advanced modules
- Manufacturing
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Infor CloudSuite if
- You need supply chain management.
- You work on Cloud.
- You also want procurement.
Choose Global Shop Solutions if
- You need inventory management.
- You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
- You also want order management.
Questions people ask
- Is Infor CloudSuite or Global Shop Solutions better?
- Neither clearly leads. Infor CloudSuite starts at $2500/month and Global Shop Solutions at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Infor CloudSuite or Global Shop Solutions?
- Infor CloudSuite starts at $2500/month and Global Shop Solutions at $500/month.
- Does Infor CloudSuite or Global Shop Solutions run on more platforms?
- Infor CloudSuite runs on Cloud. Global Shop Solutions runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
- 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 Global Shop Solutions is typically brought in for.
- What can Infor CloudSuite do that Global Shop Solutions cannot?
- Infor CloudSuite covers Supply chain management, Procurement, Human resources, Infor Insights. Global Shop Solutions covers Inventory management, Order management, Reporting, EDI. Both handle Financial management, Manufacturing, Third-party systems, REST APIs.