Compare Solidworks and IFS Applications - Dec 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Solidworks or IFS Applications?

IFS Applications is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Solidworks, and Solidworks is rated higher (92/100) than IFS Applications (77/100). Solidworks offers users more features (15) than IFS Applications (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Solidworks!

Looking for the right ERP solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

IQMS Vs. IFS

IQMS: IQMS is a people company. Focused on quality, relationships and results, IQMS makes an on-going commitment to its manufacturing ERP software and customers so they can experience greater operational efficiency, leaner production and higher profits. Structured on accountability, IQMS’ combined manufacturing software, MES software and ERP software wil...

IFS: IFS is a public company founded in 1983 that develops, supplies, and implements IFS Applications™, a component-based extended ERP suite built on SOA technology. IFS focuses on agile businesses where any of four core processes are strategic: service & asset management, manufacturing, supply chain and project. The company has over 2,000 customers and...

Who is more expensive? Solidworks or IFS Applications?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of ERP software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Solidworks and IFS Applications.

Solidworks accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 EnterpriseIQ is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of ERP software. IFS Applications accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 EnterpriseIQ is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of ERP software.

Bottom line: IFS Applications is more expensive than Solidworks.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Solidworks Vs. IFS Applications based on some of the most important and required ERP features.

Solidworks: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Advanced Shipment Notification, Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring, Supply Chain Planning, Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module.

IFS Applications: Dashboard, Document Management, Project Management, Forecasting, Employee Scheduling.

Target customer size

Solidworks has been designed specifically for the manufacturing industry and includes sectors such as Aerospace & Defence, Automotive & Assembly manufacturing, General manufacturing, as well as Medical manufacturing to name a few. The software is a useful product for businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types.