# Infor M3 vs SAP Business ByDesign Comparison

| | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 125 | 190 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (48.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $$-$$$ SaaS pricing per user, per month | Contact SAP Business ByDesign | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Infor M3

Pros:
- Accurate Data (1 reviews)
- Data Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)
- Difficulty (1 reviews)

### SAP Business ByDesign

Pros:
- Accurate Data (2 reviews)
- Business Growth (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Business Size Limitations (1 reviews)
- Difficult Customization (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.0 (89 reviews) | 7.8 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (90 reviews) | 7.9 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.6 (41 reviews) | 7.6 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.5 (36 reviews) | 8.0 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (75 reviews) | 7.7 (84 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.2 (35 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.4 (77 reviews) | 7.2 (82 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### SAP Business ByDesign

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Public Edition

Price: Contact SAP Business ByDesign

Description: SAP Business ByDesign is available for a monthly subscription fee, based on a base package, user types, and number of users. The price includes hosting, unlimited storage, access to all application areas, quarterly upgrades, 24/7 support etc.

Key Features:
- Tenants (minimum): 1
- Users (minimum): 5

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-bydesign/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 8.3/10 | 39 |
| **SAP Business ByDesign** | 8.1/10 | 75 |

#### General Ledger

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Journal Entries** | 7.9 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | 7.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Audit Trail** | 7.7 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Accounts Receivable

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Customization** | 7.9 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **AR Automation** | 7.5 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Collections Automation** | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Accounts Payable

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | 8.3 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Processing** | 8.5 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 8.5 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Other Functionality

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | 8.0 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Reporting** | 8.0 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | 8.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Recognition Rules** | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reconciliations** | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payroll** | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
| **Time and Expense** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Reporting & Analytics

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Financial Statements** | 8.1 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Custom Reporting** | 7.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | 7.5 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workflow Capability** | 7.4 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.8 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.9 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 7.3 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Output Document Generation** | 7.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Import and Export Tools** | 8.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | 7.3 (17 reviews) | 7.5 (21 reviews) | 

#### Cash Flow

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Track Cash Flow** | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Income and Expenses** | Not enough data | 8.5 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **File Exports** | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Budgeting & Forecasting

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Import** | 8.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Revenue

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Revenue Types** | Not enough data | 8.3 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Revenue Allocation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Payroll

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.9 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### AI

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Process ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 9.1/10 | 14 |
| **SAP Business ByDesign** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 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 | 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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Demand** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **In Transit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sales & Marketing

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Manufacturing

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Picking & Packing** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI  - Process ERP

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAP Business ByDesign** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Picking & Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### HR

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI  - Mixed Mode ERP

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Discrete ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 8.7/10 | 13 |
| **SAP Business ByDesign** | 9.2/10 | 29 |

#### Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | 8.6 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Journal Entries** | 8.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Tags & Dimensions** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Cash Management** | 7.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Payment Batches** | 7.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Payment Settlements** | 8.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Payment Methods** | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Inventory & Warehouse

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | 9.7 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Costing** | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Product Master** | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 7.9 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Demand** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 9.0 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **In Transit** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Receiving** | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 

#### Sales & Marketing

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Master** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **ATP** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Order History** | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Returns** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Credit Limits** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 

#### Manufacturing

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **WIP** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Work Orders** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **MRP** | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **BOM** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **MPS** | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 

#### Quality Management

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inspections** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Rework** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **Waste** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Defects** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Distribution

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Picking & Packing** | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Shipping** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 

#### HR

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI 

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Discrete ERP

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 7.3/10 | 20 |
| **SAP Business ByDesign** | 8.9/10 | 47 |

#### Accounting 

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | 7.7 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **AP Automation** | 6.7 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **AR Automation** | 6.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Journal Entries** | 5.9 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tags & Dimensions** | 5.6 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Cash Management** | 5.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Batches** | 7.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | 7.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Settlements** | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Methods** | 7.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Inventory

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Costing** | 6.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Master** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | 7.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integrations** | 6.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Warehousing

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Locations** | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-Warehouse** | 8.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Third-Party** | 6.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Demand** | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **In Transit** | 7.1 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Receiving** | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Sales & Marketing

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Master** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **ATP** | 7.2 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Order History** | 6.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Returns** | 6.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Credit Limits** | 8.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pricing & Discounts** | 6.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Assembly

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **BOM** | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Kitting** | 7.6 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Disassembly** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Logistics 

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Picking & Packing** | 8.0 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Packaging** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Shipping** | 8.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Routing** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tracking** | 8.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### HR

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workforce Management** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Distribution ERP

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | 7.7/10 | 24 |
| **SAP Business ByDesign** | 7.8/10 | 78 |

#### Accounting

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | 8.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **AR Automation** | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Audit Trail** | 7.8 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Collections Automation** | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Financial Statements** | 7.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Invoice Customization** | 6.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Journal Entries** | 7.4 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Monitor Cash Positions** | 6.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Processing** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Recognition Rules** | 6.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reconciliations** | 7.4 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | 7.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | 7.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Batches** | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Settlements ** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 7.8 (25 reviews) | 
| **Payment Methods** | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Back Office

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Allocation** | 7.1 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Asset Register** | 6.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Lean Management** | Feature Not Available | 6.9 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Maintenance** | 7.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Organization Management** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | 6.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Portfolio Mix** | Feature Not Available | 6.7 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Requisition** | 8.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | 6.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Sourcing** | 7.3 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Status** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Warranty Management** | Not enough data | 7.5 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Front Office

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **ATP** | 7.5 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Checkout Process** | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Configuration Rules** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Contact & Account Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customer Portal** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Field Service Booking** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.7 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Field Service Dispatch** | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product & Price List Management** | 7.9 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Catalog** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Promotions and Discounts** | 8.3 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Quote & Order Management** | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Returns / Refunds** | 7.4 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Storefront Design Tools** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Territory & Quota Management** | 8.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tickets** | Feature Not Available | 7.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Visual Configuration** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Import and Export Tools** | 6.7 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Inventory Database** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **In Transit** | 8.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | 7.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | 7.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Reporting** | 8.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | 8.2 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Picking Methods** | 8.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Picking Planning** | 8.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Receiving** | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Shipping Options** | 7.9 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | 7.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Output Document Generation** | 7.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workflow Capability** | 7.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Production

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **BOM** | 8.8 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Defects** | 7.8 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Identify Demand** | 7.8 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inspections** | Feature Not Available | 7.4 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Manage Resources** | 8.5 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **MPS** | 8.8 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **MRP** | 8.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Production Plans** | 8.1 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Rework** | 7.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Waste** | 6.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **WIP** | 6.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Reporting & Analytics

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Reporting** | 8.3 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - ERP Systems

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor M3** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAP Business ByDesign** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (4):** [ERP Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems), [Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting), [Distribution ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/distribution-erp), [Discrete ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/discrete-erp)

**Unique to Infor M3 (2):** [Process ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-erp), [Mixed Mode ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mixed-mode-erp)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Infor M3 | SAP Business ByDesign | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 9.5% | 39.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.9% | 43.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 48.6% | 16.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Infor M3

- **Apparel & Fashion:** 11.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.5%
- **Food & Beverages:** 5.7%
- **Textiles:** 4.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.9%
- **Furniture:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 50.5%

#### SAP Business ByDesign

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.1%
- **Accounting:** 8.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.8%
- **Retail:** 4.8%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 43.5%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Infor M3

- [SAP ECC](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (943 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 (1061 reviews)
- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4863 reviews)
- [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (906 reviews)
- [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (733 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 (2017 reviews)
- [IFS Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/ifs-cloud/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (272 reviews)
- [Odoo ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-odoo-erp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (351 reviews)
- [SAP Business One](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-one/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (541 reviews)

### Alternatives to SAP Business ByDesign

- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4863 reviews)
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- [Acumatica](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2017 reviews)
- [Odoo ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-odoo-erp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (351 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)
- [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (4283 reviews)
- [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (733 reviews)
- [TallyPrime](https://www.g2.com/products/tallyprime/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-enterprise/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1058 reviews)
- [Certinia Financial Management Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/certinia-financial-management-cloud/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (437 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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"

### SAP Business ByDesign

- Title: [Can I put in bits in the system and automate the ERP](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30667-can-i-put-in-bits-in-the-system-and-automate-the-erp) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes its possible to automate those processes. 
PO's can be send automatically for e.g. specific Suppliers if stock drops below a certain point etc.
SAP..."
- Title: [What is SAP Business ByDesign ERP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sap-business-bydesign-erp) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "SAP Business ByDesign is an ERP System that helps customers configure their specific solution in a straightforward manner with the tools provided without..."
- Title: [I would like to understand the development capabilities for my company specific requirements.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-would-like-to-understand-the-development-capabilities-for-my-company-specific-requirements) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hello,
please have a look at this video that explains how to configure, adapt and extend SAP Business ByDesign:..."
- Title: [Which certification](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51727-which-certification) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Sneha, I would need some more information what kind of certification you are looking for. If you want to become a certified Application Associate for SAP..."
- Title: [What is use case for SME sectors](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34352-what-is-use-case-for-sme-sectors) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "SAP Business ByDesign is a full business management tool, used to integrate all departments into a single system. The entire organization uses the same..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/infor-m3-vs-sap-business-bydesign)