Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IFS Applications
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
IFS Applications is presented by the vendor as an agile application suite that offers enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and enterprise project management, handling 4 core processes: Service & Asset Management Full Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Field Service Management (FSM) Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with support for process manufacturing, discrete manufacturing…N/A
Sparkrock
Score 9.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Sparkrock’s cloud-enabled solution helps organizations manage their finance and accounting, human resources and payroll, human services case management, and donor and fundraising activities. According to the vendor, key benefits and features include: Finance Management with capabilities to help organizations increase transparency and reduce risk. Workforce Management to help front-line employees deliver services to clients, with tools that help them to be…N/A
TimeForge
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
With the TimeForge suite of workforce management tools users can manage employee scheduling, payroll, vacation requests and more from a single portal designed to easily integrate with other systems. TimeForge was acquired and is now owned and supported by TRUNO (acquired 2016).N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IFS ApplicationsSparkrockTimeForge
Free Trial
NoNoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$50,000 per installationNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
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Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
4.4
3 Ratings
50% below category average
Sparkrock
9.4
3 Ratings
24% above category average
TimeForge
-
Ratings
Pay calculation7.43 Ratings9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.83 Ratings9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files5.83 Ratings10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
8.7
5 Ratings
16% above category average
Sparkrock
10.0
2 Ratings
30% above category average
TimeForge
-
Ratings
API for custom integration8.75 Ratings10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Plug-ins8.75 Ratings10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
9.8
5 Ratings
16% above category average
Sparkrock
9.5
5 Ratings
13% above category average
TimeForge
-
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Single sign-on capability10.05 Ratings10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.75 Ratings9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
8.5
5 Ratings
15% above category average
Sparkrock
9.0
4 Ratings
20% above category average
TimeForge
-
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Dashboards8.25 Ratings9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports8.15 Ratings9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports9.45 Ratings9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
7.5
5 Ratings
2% below category average
Sparkrock
8.8
5 Ratings
14% above category average
TimeForge
-
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Accounts payable9.45 Ratings10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.45 Ratings9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Global Financial Support9.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.14 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations8.84 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting8.74 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.04 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
9.0
5 Ratings
13% above category average
Sparkrock
9.3
2 Ratings
16% above category average
TimeForge
-
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Inventory tracking9.15 Ratings9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Automatic reordering9.45 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Location management9.45 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
6.1
5 Ratings
25% below category average
Sparkrock
-
Ratings
TimeForge
-
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Pricing8.85 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Order entry8.35 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Credit card processing8.24 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost of goods sold7.95 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Orchestration7.54 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
3.8
4 Ratings
65% below category average
Sparkrock
9.6
1 Ratings
25% above category average
TimeForge
-
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Billing Management7.94 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management8.54 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management8.54 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.54 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Period Close9.14 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
2.7
1 Ratings
95% below category average
Sparkrock
9.4
1 Ratings
21% above category average
TimeForge
-
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Budgeting and Forecasting3.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Costing6.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost Capture5.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Capital Project Management2.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance2.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition2.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
3.5
4 Ratings
67% below category average
Sparkrock
-
Ratings
TimeForge
-
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Project Planning and Scheduling9.64 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers8.64 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality7.64 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools8.44 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
9.4
2 Ratings
24% above category average
Sparkrock
9.3
1 Ratings
23% above category average
TimeForge
-
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Award Lifecycle Management9.42 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
3.5
4 Ratings
67% below category average
Sparkrock
9.6
1 Ratings
31% above category average
TimeForge
-
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Bids Analyzed and Compared9.13 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Authoring8.13 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Repository8.13 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated9.34 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Supplier Management9.34 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
4.9
4 Ratings
30% below category average
Sparkrock
-
Ratings
TimeForge
-
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Risk Repository8.44 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Management8.74 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments8.44 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue Detection7.24 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Remediation and Certification7.84 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
7.5
4 Ratings
9% above category average
Sparkrock
-
Ratings
TimeForge
-
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Transportation Planning and Optimization8.12 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management8.72 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management7.72 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Fulfillment Management7.23 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management8.44 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
6.7
4 Ratings
10% below category average
Sparkrock
-
Ratings
TimeForge
-
Ratings
Production Process Design9.13 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Production Management8.84 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Configuration Management8.54 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Work Execution9.14 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs9.44 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
9.0
4 Ratings
23% above category average
Sparkrock
9.3
1 Ratings
26% above category average
TimeForge
-
Ratings
Forecasting8.54 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Planning9.44 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Monitoring9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Applications
4.6
4 Ratings
45% below category average
Sparkrock
-
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TimeForge
-
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Proposal Management8.13 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Master Data Management8.53 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
IFS ApplicationsSparkrockTimeForge
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(5 ratings)
9.0
(9 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(4 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
IFS ApplicationsSparkrockTimeForge
Likelihood to Recommend
IFS
Order to cash processes and scenario are implemented natively in IFS. An HR module exists for career management also (objectives, comportments, training, mobility) but may be improved in terms of workflow validation (e.g. training to validate by a manager) or reporting.
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Sparkrock
For all companies that want to improve the performance of their employees and increase productivity, this software helps all daily business tasks to be executed on time efficiently and smoothly. A very useful program that's why we don't stop using it.
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TimeForge
Timeforge is a great time and attendance product that is cloud-based which makes it easy to access.
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Pros
IFS
  • It supports the web version in most later versions.
  • It provides various mobile versions of the applications as mobile apps to cater various areas.
  • IFS Applications allows easy configurations of the application without going for costly customization.
  • It covers almost every areas of an industrial company so any other third party applications are minimum.
  • It allows safer and easier built-in options for integrations capabilities.
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Sparkrock
  • Data collection - the system is robust and we can tailor it to collect the information we need.
  • Easily configurable - the system is easy to configure to meet our specific business needs.
  • Reporting and data extraction - the system allows for easy access to information that helps inform business decisions.
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TimeForge
  • This software is easy to access. It can assess in the office or remote locations.
  • It is user-friendly. Easy to catch on and pick up with minimal training.
  • Payment for the service is easy and painless. Plug and play.
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Cons
IFS
  • Handling massive volumes of data can be improved.
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Sparkrock
  • Many of the improvements are being met with each upgrade. Altus Dynamics has an idea portal that customers can add ideas to and vote on other customer ideas. This means that most issues that come up are resolved with each new upgrade.
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TimeForge
  • I don't have any cons at this time.
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Likelihood to Renew
IFS
No answers on this topic
Sparkrock
We are already scheduled for our upgrade to NAV 2016 beginning in May 2016.
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TimeForge
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Usability
IFS
The system is very difficult to use, overly complex, and difficult to learn. It also has limitations that are hard to overcome.
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Sparkrock
Complete workflow management to keep up to date and orderly the daily activities of employees. Allows for seamless cash flow, invoicing, general ledger, payroll, and inventory.
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TimeForge
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Support Rating
IFS
We have been unable to get answers to our questions, solutions to our problems, and they don't seem interested in working in the construction industry.
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Sparkrock
Complete tracking of employee performance, hours worked, attendance and absences, vacations, and overtime.
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TimeForge
Timeforge support is helpful. They take time to walk through each detail and ensure you understand before they let you go.
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Alternatives Considered
IFS
IFS Applications is based on Agile Technology which allows organizations to reconfigure user interface as per user requirements and make it user-friendly. Other applications are lagging on many fronts like User Interface, Online help document availability, Implementation methodology, and post-implementation expenses.
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Sparkrock
  • Real-time data that is available at our fingertips
  • Flexibility of the system to address changing needs over time
  • Elimination of the huge administrative burdens that we were experiencing as a result of the previous system due to lack of integration
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TimeForge
I was referred by a previous coworker. They are using Timeforge and were telling me about it. It was all she said it was.
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Return on Investment
IFS
  • Reporting is now centralized and managed. Previously, reports were outside the information systems and there was a risk of incoherence.
  • Accounting controls are now in place on the overall processes, including production, which helped the company to reduce closing periods or to produce more easily official mandatory accounting files yearly.
  • Interfaces between the CRM forecast tool and IFS helped to keep the tools in sync, and to decrease the processing times prior to production launch.
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Sparkrock
  • As a technician it's hard for me to say what effect the ROI has had on our organization, however our finance team seems satisfied on it. We look forward to deploying the staff dashboards for better financial tracking throughout our whole organization.
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TimeForge
  • Timeforge has helped with the accountability of our employees with respect to the hours they work.
  • Scheduling has added the ability to reach out to all employees so that they can access the schedule to ensure they show up for their hours.
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