IFS Cloud vs. SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IFS Cloud
Score 10.0 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 8.6 out of 10
N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular ERP that enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in any industry, and expand globally. SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a SaaS product and can also be deployed in a hybrid landscape for quicker time to value.​ ​​ SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a foundational component of the SAP…N/A
Pricing
IFS CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IFS CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsPer user, per month
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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
7.9
Ratings
10% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
Ratings
15% above category average
Pay calculation8.40 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.90 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.90 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.3
Ratings
20% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.9
Ratings
4% above category average
API for custom integration9.50 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Plug-ins9.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.3
Ratings
13% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.4
Ratings
3% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.50 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.7
Ratings
29% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.9
Ratings
9% above category average
Dashboards9.50 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Standard reports9.50 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Custom reports10.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.0
Ratings
15% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
Ratings
7% above category average
Accounts payable9.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Global Financial Support9.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations9.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Configurable Accounting8.50 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.50 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.9
Ratings
22% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.6
Ratings
8% above category average
Inventory tracking9.50 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Automatic reordering10.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Location management10.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.3
Ratings
17% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.4
Ratings
7% above category average
Pricing9.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Order entry10.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Credit card processing8.50 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Cost of goods sold9.50 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Order Orchestration8.50 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
8.9
Ratings
17% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.6
Ratings
14% above category average
Billing Management8.50 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management9.50 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management9.50 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Period Close9.50 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
8.8
Ratings
14% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Costing9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost Capture8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Capital Project Management9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.3
Ratings
29% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
9.3
Ratings
29% above category average
Project Planning and Scheduling9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
8.8
Ratings
17% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
Ratings
11% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management9.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.4
Ratings
30% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.2
Ratings
17% above category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared8.50 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Contract Authoring9.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Contract Repository10.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated9.50 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Supplier Management9.50 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
10.0
Ratings
42% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
9.8
Ratings
40% above category average
Risk Repository10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Control Management10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Issue Detection10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Remediation and Certification10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
8.9
Ratings
29% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.2
Ratings
21% above category average
Transportation Planning and Optimization9.50 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management8.40 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Fulfillment Management9.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management9.50 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.7
Ratings
27% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.5
Ratings
14% above category average
Production Process Design9.50 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Production Management9.50 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Configuration Management10.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Work Execution9.50 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs10.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.4
Ratings
28% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
Ratings
15% above category average
Forecasting9.50 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Inventory Planning10.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Performance Monitoring9.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
IFS Cloud
9.6
Ratings
30% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
9.0
Ratings
23% above category average
Proposal Management10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Product Master Data Management10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
User Ratings
IFS CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
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8.6
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(0 ratings)
8.2
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.5
(0 ratings)
5.7
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.7
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
IFS CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
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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The software reduces the stress of managing multiple departments in the supply chain sector. It offers great performance for both small and large businesses. With the built-in AI, it improves the overall efficiency of the organization and helps in reducing maintenance. The product customer care and support services are available 24/7.
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Pros
  • 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 S/4HANA Cloud is entirely based on continuously monitored processes enhanced in numerous operational business areas.
  • The solution allows the immediate analysis of company performance indicators due to enhanced functions.
  • Ideally built on future technologies, the organization’s platform aims at providing a system intended to expand based on business complexity.
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Cons
  • Easy options to upload data from excel to IFS Cloud
  • AI capabilities
  • Better help functionality
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  • The beginner's user-friendly UI can help learners learn easily, and it feels a bit complex.
  • Implementation of AI bot on common tasks.
  • There are no offline functionality that users can use remotely.
  • As the scalability of the products grows, they become more expensive.
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Likelihood to Renew
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I am not part of the team that makes this decision but I would recommend renewing the contract. Most employees at Tennant are long term employees and would find it difficult to change to a different software. They are comfortable using SAP.
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Usability
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 S/4HANA Cloud has a super flexible and intuitive dashboard, allowing every user to navigate effectively. It also has powerful customer help, which acts as a guide for new subscribers. The features deployed are realistic and functional, without defects. Constant changes and updates are proactively shared.
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Support Rating
The overall support is perfect and efficient.
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The support system I find great as whenever I run into problems they rectify them quickly as possible they never reacted late the support is just up to the mark for me. They provide many solutions to the problems I faced the [technical] team support is always amazing they [listen] to mean work accordingly.
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In-Person Training
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More effective
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Implementation Rating
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SAP requires
a lot of internal and external resources to complete its successful
implementation. The cloud version requires a deeper understanding of the
different capabilities of the local systems (hardware) and the connection
towards your local IT team. We found several problems on our systems that we
couldn't foresee before the implementation and roll out.
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Alternatives Considered
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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Previously we had implemented Azure Cloud Services which had cost us excessively compared to SAP cloud. Also I found the user interface easier to work with compared to the azure cloud as well. Overall the features are really good compared to Azure and cost is also less compared to it
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Return on Investment
  • Improved data availability
  • Reporting and compliance improvement
  • Faster approval cycle and audit compliance
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  • Surpasses many well reputed applications in terms of performance and data insight when you are into SAP products
  • More reliable and secure as we are not going to create multiple copy of master data, one single shared master data and all will work like charm
  • For authentication we can also use Microsoft MFA or Google single sign-on , so less complexity
  • For customized business process, we can implement extension packages which are like templates
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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 a 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 the 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.