IFS Cloud vs. SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IFS Cloud
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
IFS is a low-code / no-code approach to IFS solution suite, supporting various industries including aerospace & defense, construction, energy & utilities, and manufacturing with ERP, EAM and field service management functionality. IFS Cloud can be run as a service from IFS, or in a location of choice including on-premise as a containerized application.N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular cloud ERP software designed for every business need – powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in an industry, and expand globally. It can be deployed either on premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid combination for quicker time-to-value.
$0
per month FUE users*
Pricing
IFS CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Custom Pricing
per month FUE users*
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IFS CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details* FUE = Full user equivalent, which allows flexible customer choice among: 1 Advanced user, 3 Core-users, or 30 self-service users per FUE. Minimum purchase is 35 FUEs.
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Features
IFS CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
8.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.7
250 Ratings
7% above category average
Pay calculation8.52 Ratings7.4210 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.02 Ratings7.3213 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.02 Ratings7.4211 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.3
2 Ratings
24% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.2
365 Ratings
1% below category average
API for custom integration9.52 Ratings7.3350 Ratings
Plug-ins9.02 Ratings7.2321 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.3
2 Ratings
13% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
420 Ratings
2% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.02 Ratings8.5393 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.52 Ratings8.0413 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.7
2 Ratings
33% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.4
424 Ratings
6% above category average
Dashboards9.52 Ratings7.2394 Ratings
Standard reports9.52 Ratings7.6418 Ratings
Custom reports10.02 Ratings7.3391 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.0
2 Ratings
16% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
418 Ratings
8% above category average
Accounts payable9.02 Ratings8.1416 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.02 Ratings8.0398 Ratings
Global Financial Support9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.9
2 Ratings
23% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.9
364 Ratings
1% above category average
Inventory tracking9.52 Ratings8.1355 Ratings
Automatic reordering10.02 Ratings7.8310 Ratings
Location management10.02 Ratings7.0299 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.3
2 Ratings
18% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.0
380 Ratings
3% above category average
Pricing9.02 Ratings7.9360 Ratings
Order entry10.02 Ratings8.5369 Ratings
Credit card processing8.52 Ratings7.423 Ratings
Cost of goods sold9.52 Ratings8.1349 Ratings
Order Orchestration8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
8.9
2 Ratings
18% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Billing Management8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Period Close9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
8.8
2 Ratings
15% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Costing9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost Capture8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Capital Project Management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.3
2 Ratings
31% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Project Planning and Scheduling9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
8.9
2 Ratings
16% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Award Lifecycle Management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.4
2 Ratings
30% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Bids Analyzed and Compared8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Authoring9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Repository10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Supplier Management9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
10.0
1 Ratings
42% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Risk Repository10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue Detection10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Remediation and Certification10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
8.9
2 Ratings
26% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Transportation Planning and Optimization9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Fulfillment Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.7
2 Ratings
25% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Production Process Design9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Production Management9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Configuration Management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Work Execution9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.4
2 Ratings
26% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Forecasting9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Planning10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Monitoring9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.6
1 Ratings
28% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Proposal Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Master Data Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
IFS CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(2 ratings)
8.5
(481 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(10 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(2 ratings)
8.1
(374 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.5
(2 ratings)
8.4
(75 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(4 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
IFS CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
IFS
The IFS Cloud has well suited to keeping track from beginning to end and engages from the internal team to the external team very well. It takes everything with them and helps them to grow at a wide pace. It creates a systematic workflow process which helps in achieving the goal more fast and friendly environment
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SAP
SAP S/4HANA Cloud leverages an in-memory database, allowing for real-time data processing and analytics. This enables organizations to make informed decisions based on up-to-the-minute information S/4HANA Cloud integrates various business modules, including finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain. This integration facilitates seamless data flow across different functional areas
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Pros
IFS
  • Integration with other third-party application is easy and reliable
  • Product documentation is easy to follow for the new users
  • Web-based product
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SAP
  • Complete production cycle, right from planning to final product manufacturing.
  • Keeping all documents in one place, with ability to upload important stuff against the particular entries.
  • Maintain trail of any changes made to data, validations at the right places and methodological working of each process
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Cons
IFS
  • Rich look of user experience of the web-based interface
  • Some areas like HR and Payroll are not fully-suited within the solution
  • Error and issue handling/debugging is difficult
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SAP
  • The complex integration we have with ERPs make it difficult to move or upgrade to SAP S4 HANA. Reimplementing all integrations and not impact business is a challenge
  • Requires a lot of tedious testing so that no role or function is impacted
  • Very time consuming to implement or upgrade. For large corporations it would take years to slowly migrate to S4HANA
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Likelihood to Renew
IFS
No answers on this topic
SAP
The cost of SAP as an ERP is quite high and the switching costs associated with ERP systems are even higher. That being said moving from one ERP to another only happens once in a great while for large organizations. Those switching costs include retraining, IT hardware requirements, outside consultants and more
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Usability
IFS
I will give a full rating to this software as it has helped me in achieving the Goal faster than expected and has created a systematic work flow that helps us to increase our work productivity and have track of each and every section. It has one product that changes your organization's environment better to perfect.
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SAP
Modern User Interface:
The system features a contemporary and visually appealing interface, promoting a more engaging user experience.
Role-Based Access:
Users access role-specific dashboards and functionalities, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to their responsibilities.
Intuitive Navigation:
Streamlined menus and navigation paths contribute to an intuitive user experience, reducing the learning curve for new users.
Responsive Design:
The platform is designed to be responsive across various devices, allowing users to access information and perform tasks on desktops, tablets, or mobile devices
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Support Rating
IFS
The overall support is perfect and efficient.
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SAP
The technical support received by the ITT design teams and OS implementation team has been very useful in ensuring that the SAP ERP is well-tailored to our company's specific needs and operations. This coupled with the training materials, business process maps, and concept demos (sand-box demos) makes adoption easy on end-users.
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Implementation Rating
IFS
No answers on this topic
SAP
Implementation was as expected. We had minor issues with our Z* transactions, but nothing special. Some tables were extended and needed regeneration. Overall satisfactions is good.
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Alternatives Considered
IFS
User documentation of IFS Cloud is very well organized, and easy to follow. So, the time taken for the key business users to be trained is comparatively less. The integration with other well-suited third-party applications for HR and Payroll has been standardized and easy to setup, because of the REST APIs.
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SAP
In our quest for an ERP solution, we evaluated alternatives such as Oracle ERP Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365. However, SAP S/4HANA Cloud's reputation for advanced analytics, scalability, and seamless integration with other SAP solutions made it the natural choice for our organization's digital journey.
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Return on Investment
IFS
  • Reduced the time taken for the users to prepare and generate reports since most are automatic with IFS Cloud
  • Increased the reliability and visibility of the inventory of the products from procurement of raw materials through the manufacturing of final product to delivering to customer's place
  • Took a considerable time configuring the roles and access of the users while implementation
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SAP
  • Cost Savings and Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):
  • While the initial implementation costs might be significant, the centralized data management and automation features can lead to cost savings over time. This might be achieved through reduced manual labor, better inventory control, optimized procurement processes, and streamlined operations, resulting in a lower TCO.
  • Better Visibility and Compliance:
  • The system's ability to offer comprehensive data visibility can enhance compliance efforts, mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. This can lead to reduced fines or penalties related to non-compliance issues.
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ScreenShots

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.Screenshot of Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.Screenshot of Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.