Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 25, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - IFS Field Service or SAP ERP?
SAP ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than IFS Field Service, and SAP ERP is rated higher (97/100) than IFS Field Service (83/100). IFS Field Service offers users more features (16) than SAP ERP (15).
Looking for the right Field Service 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. SAP
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...
SAP: SAP ® AG is German software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. SAP ® is the market leader in enterprise application software. The company's best-known software products are its enterprise resource planning application (SAP ® ERP), its enterpr...
Who is more expensive? IFS Field Service or SAP ERP?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Field Service 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 Field Service and SAP ERP.
IFS Field Service price starts at $65 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 IFS Field Service Management is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Field Service software. SAP ERP price starts at $108 per user/month , When comparing SAP ERP to its competitors, the software is rated 10 - much higher than the average Field Service software cost.
Bottom line: SAP ERP is more expensive than IFS Field Service.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared IFS Field Service Vs. SAP ERP based on some of the most important and required Field Service features.
IFS Field Service: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Contact Management, Contract Management, Customer Database, Customer Self Service Portal, Customer Service, Customer Support Tracking, Document Management, Workflow Rules & Management.
SAP ERP: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Accounting Module.
Target customer size
IFS Field Service Management is perfect for mid-sized and large field service organizations. SAP ERP is a remedy that is best fit for large companies.