# Aptean Distribution ERP vs Infor M3 Comparison | | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 20 | 123 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $$-$$$ SaaS pricing per user, per month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Aptean Distribution ERP Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Order Management (3 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (1 reviews) - Downtime Issues (1 reviews) ### Infor M3 Pros: - Accurate Data (1 reviews) - Data Management (1 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (1 reviews) - Difficulty (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (87 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 7.5 (88 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 6.6 (39 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 6.5 (36 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 6.7 (14 reviews) | 7.6 (74 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 7.2 (35 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 6.3 (76 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Aptean Distribution ERP #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Infor M3 #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Infor M3 Cloud Price: $$-$$$ SaaS pricing per user, per month Description: The base user subscription to M3 Cloud or an Industry CloudSuite offers end-to-end finance, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities built in and the Infor technology platform, Infor OS and Birst analytics. M3 based CloudSuites are hosted on leading Amazon Web Services providing security and disaster recovery. [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/infor-m3/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Accounting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | 8.3/10 | 38 | #### General Ledger | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | 7.8 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Tags / Dimensions** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | 7.7 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Accounts Receivable | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Invoice Customization** | Not enough data | 7.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **AR Automation** | Not enough data | 7.5 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Collections Automation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Accounts Payable | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **AP Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Other Functionality | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | Not enough data | 8.0 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | | **Inventory Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Recognition Rules** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Reconciliations** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payroll** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Time and Expense** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Reporting & Analytics | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Financial Statements** | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Budgeting / Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Platform | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Customization** | Not enough data | 7.5 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Workflow Capability** | Not enough data | 7.4 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 7.9 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 7.3 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Output Document Generation** | Not enough data | 7.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Integration | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Data Import and Export Tools** | Not enough data | 8.0 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 7.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | 7.3 (17 reviews) | #### Cash Flow | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Track Cash Flow** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Income and Expenses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Exports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Budgeting & Forecasting | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Budgeting / Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Import** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Revenue | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Revenue Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Revenue Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Payroll | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### AI | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tax Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Support Chatbots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bank Reconciliations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Mobile Applications - Accounting | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Cloud Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **UI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Offline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Accounting | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Supply Chain Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A | #### Analytics | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Forecasting - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Tracking - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Collection - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Business Reporting - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Warehouse Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Sales and Operations Planning - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Production Planning - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workforce Management - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Process Automation - Supply Chain Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Process ERP | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | 9.1/10 | 14 | #### Accounting | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tags & Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Batches** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Settlements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Inventory & Warehouse | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Inventory Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shelf Life** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hazardous Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Purchasing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Demand** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **In Transit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Sales & Marketing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Customer Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ATP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Order History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Returns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Credit Limits** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Manufacturing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **MRP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Formulas & Recipes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Work Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Co-Products & By-Products** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Quality Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Inspections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rework** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Waste** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Defects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recalls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer Requirements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Distribution | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Picking & Packing** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Custom Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Labelling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### HR | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Process ERP | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mixed Mode ERP | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A | #### Accounting | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tags & Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Batches** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Settlements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Inventory & Warehouse | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Purchasing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Demand** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **In Transit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Sales & Marketing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Customer Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ATP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Order History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Returns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Credit Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Discrete Manufacturing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **MRP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Work Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **BOM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Process Manufacturing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Formulas & Recipes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Co-Products & By-Products** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### ETO Manufacturing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Concurrent Engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Quality Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Inspections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rework** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Waste** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Defects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Service | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Field Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Warranty Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Distribution | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Picking & Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### HR | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Mixed Mode ERP | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Approval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Performance | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Selection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Supplier Information | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Qualifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Drop Shipping | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A | #### Product Sales | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Product Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Filters** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Page Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Reports & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Order Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pricing Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-commerce Platform Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Discrete ERP | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | 8.6/10 | 11 | #### Accounting | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Tags & Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cash Management** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payment Batches** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Settlements** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Inventory & Warehouse | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inventory Costing** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Product Master** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Purchasing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Demand** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **In Transit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Receiving** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Sales & Marketing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Customer Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ATP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Order History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Returns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Credit Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Manufacturing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **WIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Work Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MRP** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **BOM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Quality Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Inspections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rework** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Waste** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Defects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Distribution | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Picking & Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### HR | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Discrete ERP | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Distribution ERP | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | 7.3/10 | 20 | #### Accounting | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **AP Automation** | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **AR Automation** | Not enough data | 6.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | 5.9 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Tags & Dimensions** | Not enough data | 5.6 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Cash Management** | Not enough data | 5.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payment Batches** | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payment Settlements** | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Inventory | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inventory Costing** | Not enough data | 6.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Product Master** | Not enough data | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 6.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Warehousing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Locations** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Multi-Warehouse** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Third-Party** | Not enough data | 6.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Purchasing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Demand** | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **In Transit** | Not enough data | 7.1 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Receiving** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Sales & Marketing | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Customer Master** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **ATP** | Not enough data | 7.2 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Order History** | Not enough data | 6.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Returns** | Not enough data | 6.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Credit Limits** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | 6.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Assembly | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **BOM** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Kitting** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Disassembly** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | #### Logistics | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Picking & Packing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Packaging** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Shipping** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Routing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### HR | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Payroll** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | | **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Distribution ERP | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### ERP Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | 7.1/10 | 8 | | **Infor M3** | 7.7/10 | 24 | #### Accounting | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **AP Automation** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **AR Automation** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Audit Trail** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Budgeting / Forecasting** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Collections Automation** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Financial Statements** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 7.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Invoice Customization** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 6.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Journal Entries** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 7.4 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Monitor Cash Positions** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 6.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payment Processing** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Recognition Rules** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 6.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Reconciliations** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 7.4 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Tags / Dimensions** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 7.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payments Scheduling** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 7.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payment Batches** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payment Settlements ** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | | **Payment Methods** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Back Office | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Allocation** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Asset Register** | Not enough data | 6.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Lean Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Maintenance** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 7.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Portfolio Mix** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Purchase Orders** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Requisition** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Sourcing** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Status** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Warranty Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Front Office | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **ATP** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Checkout Process** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Configuration Rules** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Contact & Account Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer Portal** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Field Service Booking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Field Service Dispatch** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product & Price List Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Product Catalog** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Promotions and Discounts** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Quote & Order Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Returns / Refunds** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Storefront Design Tools** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Territory & Quota Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Tickets** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Visual Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | #### Integration | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Import and Export Tools** | Not enough data | 6.7 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Logistics | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Centralized Inventory Database** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **In Transit** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | Not enough data | 7.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inventory Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Picking Methods** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Picking Planning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Receiving** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Shipping Options** | Not enough data | 7.9 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Platform | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Customization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Output Document Generation** | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Workflow Capability** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Production | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **BOM** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Defects** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Identify Demand** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Inspections** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Manage Resources** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **MPS** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **MRP** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Production Plans** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Rework** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Waste** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **WIP** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Reporting & Analytics | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Generative AI | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - ERP Systems | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Demand Planning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A | #### Analytics | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Segmentation analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Historical Forecast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multiple users** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Forecast collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Planning | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Planning dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Capacity Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Assortment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Business functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Goal planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Comprehensive Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Warehouse Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A | #### Warehouse Definition | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Locations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Warehouse Slotting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Cross Docking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pick & Pack** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Worker performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Error Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Procurement analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Inventory Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Customer Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cycle Counting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Inventory Management Platform Features | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Centralized Inventory Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory Level Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stock History Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Low Stock Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bundles, Kits, & Variants** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **eCommerce Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Accounting Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Exporting / Importing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Order Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A | #### Order Entry | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Register** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Order Tracking | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backorder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Inventory Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Stock Levels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Flow Of Goods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reserving Goods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customer Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Order Status** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Information Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Subscription Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Payment Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automatic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Order Management | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Accounting & Finance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Aptean Distribution ERP** | N/A | N/A | | **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Distribution ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/distribution-erp), [ERP Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems) **Unique to Aptean Distribution ERP (6):** [Demand Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/demand-planning), [Order Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/order-management), [Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supplier-relationship-management-srm), [Warehouse Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/warehouse-management), [Supply Chain Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-planning), [Drop Shipping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drop-shipping) **Unique to Infor M3 (4):** [Process ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-erp), [Mixed Mode ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mixed-mode-erp), [Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting), [Discrete ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/discrete-erp) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Aptean Distribution ERP | Infor M3 | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 52.6% | 8.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 47.4% | 42.7% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 48.5% | ### By Industry #### Aptean Distribution ERP - **Wholesale:** 36.8% - **Consumer Goods:** 21.1% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 10.5% - **Wine and Spirits:** 5.3% - **Sporting Goods:** 5.3% - **Retail:** 5.3% - **Executive Office:** 5.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.3% - **Automotive:** 5.3% #### Infor M3 - **Apparel & Fashion:** 11.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.7% - **Food & Beverages:** 5.8% - **Textiles:** 4.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.9% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.9% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.9% - **Financial Services:** 2.9% - **Furniture:** 2.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.9% - **Other:** 49.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Aptean Distribution ERP - [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2007 reviews) - [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4767 reviews) - [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (4197 reviews) - [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (903 reviews) - [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1041 reviews) - [QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-enterprise/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1056 reviews) - [SAP ECC](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (941 reviews) - [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (728 reviews) - [Certinia Financial Management Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/certinia-financial-management-cloud/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (437 reviews) - [ShipStation](https://www.g2.com/products/shipstation/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (581 reviews) ### Alternatives to Infor M3 - [SAP ECC](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (941 reviews) - [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1041 reviews) - [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4767 reviews) - [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (903 reviews) - [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (728 reviews) - [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-dynamics-365-supply-chain-management/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (103 reviews) - [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2007 reviews) - [Odoo ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-odoo-erp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (349 reviews) - [IFS Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/ifs-cloud/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (272 reviews) - [SAP Business One](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-one/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (539 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Aptean Distribution ERP No discussions available for this product. ### Infor M3 - Title: [What is Infor m3 ERP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-infor-m3-erp) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "triple M - Make, Move & Maintain..... super flexible & configurable system." - Title: [How likey are you to switch over to a new ERP](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50315-how-likey-are-you-to-switch-over-to-a-new-erp) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "An end-user-friendly system so we can perform processes simply" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aptean-distribution-erp-vs-infor-m3)