Compare IFS Applications and Solidworks - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 09, 2022

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

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:

IFS Vs. IQMS

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...

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...

Who is more expensive? IFS Applications or EnterpriseIQ?

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 IFS Applications and EnterpriseIQ.

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

Bottom line: IFS Applications is more expensive than EnterpriseIQ.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

EnterpriseIQ: Advanced Shipment Notification, Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Monitoring.

Target customer size

The software is a useful product for businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types. 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.



IFS Applications

ITQlick rating
(3.7/5)

IFS Applications is an enterprise resource planning solution for businesses of all sizes. Its functionalities include business intelligence, HR management, accounting, manufacturing, and others. The sof...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Budgeting & CPM, Dashboards & KPIs, Document Management.

Solidworks

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

Enterprise IQ/IQMS MES is cloud-based integrated Enterprise Resource Planning and manufacturing execution solution designed for manufacturing environment in small, medium size and large businesses across multip...

Categories: Product Lifecycle Management, ERP, BI Module, Cloud ERP, Customer Management Module.

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IFS Applications: 5 Features

Dashboard
Document Management
Project Management
Forecasting
Employee Scheduling

EnterpriseIQ: 15 Features

Advanced Shipment Notification
Inventory Management
Order Processing Management
Supply Chain Analytics
Supply Chain Monitoring
Supply Chain Planning
Accounting Module
Business Intelligence Module
CRM Module
Human Resources Module
Inventory Management Module
Manufacturing Module
Procurement Module
Project Management Module
Supply Chain Management Module
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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IFS Appl...
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
77/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
18
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Solidwor...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
39
SAP ERP
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$108 per user/month
Functionality
44
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NetSuite...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
$999 per month
Functionality
18
Global S...
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
67

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.