24SevenOffice vs. Infor M3

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
24SevenOffice
Score 6.4 out of 10
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24SevenOffice is a modular, all-in-one enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with integrated capabilities such as customer relationship management (CRM), financial and project management, and communication.N/A
Infor M3
Score 6.7 out of 10
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Infor M3 is designed for medium to large global manufacturers, distributors, and after-sales service providers—delivering flexibility to manage mixed-mode and complex value chains. M3 is designed with industry-specific functionality and flexible deployment options, and presents a multi-company, multi-country, and multi-site enterprise resource planning (ERP) cloud solution platform. M3 was originally developed by Intentia, which merged with Lawson (2005), and which in turn was acquired by…N/A
Pricing
24SevenOfficeInfor M3
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
24SevenOfficeInfor M3
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
24SevenOfficeInfor M3
Considered Both Products
24SevenOffice
Chose 24SevenOffice
We selected 24SevenOffice because the vendor made a lot of promises and demos related to network uptime and features. None of this ended up being exactly correct in real life. I have never used any other PM software so I can't really speak to how it compares in a lot of those …
Infor M3

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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
24SevenOfficeInfor M3
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.1
2 Ratings
1% below category average
Infor M3
8.6
4 Ratings
18% above category average
Pay calculation6.72 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.62 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Direct deposit files5.12 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.9
2 Ratings
7% above category average
Infor M3
8.0
4 Ratings
8% above category average
API for custom integration9.02 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Plug-ins6.72 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.0
2 Ratings
13% below category average
Infor M3
8.0
4 Ratings
0% above category average
Single sign-on capability6.72 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Role-based user permissions7.42 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
6.9
2 Ratings
2% below category average
Infor M3
8.7
6 Ratings
21% above category average
Dashboards6.72 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Standard reports8.02 Ratings9.06 Ratings
Custom reports5.82 Ratings9.06 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
6.1
2 Ratings
22% below category average
Infor M3
8.4
6 Ratings
10% above category average
Accounts payable5.52 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Accounts receivable5.82 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Global Financial Support7.12 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers6.72 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations5.72 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Configurable Accounting7.42 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Standardized Processes5.52 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
6.8
2 Ratings
14% below category average
Infor M3
8.8
2 Ratings
12% above category average
Inventory tracking7.72 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Automatic reordering6.52 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Location management6.72 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.6
2 Ratings
2% below category average
Infor M3
8.6
2 Ratings
11% above category average
Pricing8.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Order entry9.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Credit card processing6.52 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Cost of goods sold8.12 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Order Orchestration6.82 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.1
2 Ratings
4% below category average
Infor M3
8.1
4 Ratings
9% above category average
Billing Management5.52 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management9.02 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management7.52 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.52 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Period Close6.72 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.1
2 Ratings
7% below category average
Infor M3
8.4
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Budgeting and Forecasting8.42 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Project Costing6.52 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Cost Capture8.62 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Capital Project Management6.12 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance8.62 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition8.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.1
2 Ratings
4% above category average
Infor M3
8.3
2 Ratings
20% above category average
Project Planning and Scheduling8.32 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers7.42 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality5.52 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.1
2 Ratings
5% below category average
Infor M3
8.3
2 Ratings
11% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management8.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
6.6
2 Ratings
4% below category average
Infor M3
8.4
2 Ratings
20% above category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Contract Authoring7.42 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Contract Repository6.42 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated5.52 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Supplier Management4.82 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
6.7
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Infor M3
8.7
2 Ratings
29% above category average
Risk Repository7.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Control Management8.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments6.72 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Issue Detection7.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Remediation and Certification4.82 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
6.8
2 Ratings
1% above category average
Infor M3
8.3
2 Ratings
21% above category average
Transportation Planning and Optimization7.42 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management5.22 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Fulfillment Management5.22 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management5.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
6.4
2 Ratings
14% below category average
Infor M3
8.7
2 Ratings
17% above category average
Production Process Design8.62 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Production Management7.72 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Configuration Management6.12 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Work Execution7.62 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs4.82 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.6
2 Ratings
7% above category average
Infor M3
9.0
2 Ratings
24% above category average
Forecasting8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Inventory Planning9.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance Monitoring7.72 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
24SevenOffice
7.3
2 Ratings
2% above category average
Infor M3
7.9
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Proposal Management4.52 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Product Master Data Management8.62 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
24SevenOfficeInfor M3
Likelihood to Recommend
5.5
(2 ratings)
8.0
(7 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
24SevenOfficeInfor M3
Likelihood to Recommend
24SevenOffice
I would say if you have a staff that's already experienced in the 24SevenOffice program that would be best. People who are brand new to it will have too much time ramping up and training. Also, you'd better have a rock-solid network infrastructure if you want success with this program. A business with less tech-savvy workers just wouldn't work.
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Infor
Manufacturing: Infor M3 is designed specifically for manufacturers and provides robust production planning and supply chain management features. The software can help optimize production processes, improve inventory management, and automate purchasing and order fulfillment.Distribution: Infor M3 offers advanced supply chain management capabilities, including inventory management and order tracking, making it an ideal solution for distribution companies.Large Organizations: Infor M3 is a scalable solution that can accommodate the needs of large organizations with complex supply chain and production requirements. The software's modular design allows organizations to customize their implementation to their specific needs.Global Operations: Infor M3 provides multi-language and multi-currency support, making it a suitable solution for organizations with global operations.
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Pros
24SevenOffice
  • Excellent UI that is easy to use. All features are a breeze.
  • Because of the depth at which it has data, it can be used very well.
  • Its integration with other ERP software is also possible for better analysis.
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Infor
  • Very stable product. Some of its weaknesses are also its strengths. The lack of web services seems to actually increase stability.
  • No software vendor in this space is perfect. Lawson does perform as advertised.
  • Again, a weakness of this (limited functionality) is a hidden strength as well. In software there is a complexity/feature tradeoff. Where Lawson lacks in features, it does give you a more simple setup for your organization.
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Cons
24SevenOffice
  • Unfortunately, usability is a major issue at times. I hear complaints about dropped network traffic, and it's not our infrastructure.
  • The interface is confusing. We have to train new employees with a lot of detailed instructions which shouldn't be necessary.
  • We have had to pay for any support on the above issues.
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Infor
  • Not intuitive at all, difficult to learn.
  • System is archaic, seems to be largely unchanged since the early 2000's.
  • Reports are all in PDF form, which for financial reporting purposes is tedious to turn back into Excel sheets.
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Usability
24SevenOffice
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Infor
This is a highly configurable product. Where all available support provided by [Information] is very good and exceeds our expectations! The investment in this product by Infor continues to be significant and is showing results! Infor is going a long way and is here to stay! No doubt about that!
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Support Rating
24SevenOffice
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Infor
The support is satisfactory, given the large user base of the product. We had no issues to meet our reporting deadlines with Lawson. The organizational support team internally are well trained and hence only on exceptional basis issues are escalated to Lawson support team. We had no negative experience so far with the support of Lawson.
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Alternatives Considered
24SevenOffice
24SevenOffice has its own pros and cons just like any other software. It is a great software for an organization to do project management or financial management. It stacks up very competitively against others and is probably in the top 3. the UI that is offered by this software surpasses all the others that I have used and/or mentioned above. It is a breeze to understand most parts of the software by yourself. I think in terms of support there could be some improvement that can be possible and will result in much better feedback from its clients. Overall I give it a great rating in terms of usability and capability to handle the majority of business management, project management, and financial management features.
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Infor
Lawson is comparable to the other ERP's I have used. Similar functionality and interface. Usability is comparable.
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Return on Investment
24SevenOffice
  • We were using a fairly similar program from an ROI perspective previously so I can't say it's had a big effect.
  • That said the network issues represent lost hours/money.
  • The added training is also expensive.
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Infor
  • I wish Infor M3 (formerly Lawson Intentia) were more detailed. But, this actually may be a weakness of my employer and not Infor M3 (formerly Lawson Intentia).
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