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Head-to-head · Aerospace Manufacturing Software

Infor ERP vs Helios

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Infor ERP #2 in Aerospace Manufacturing Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Infor
Helios #8 in Aerospace Manufacturing Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Contact Forterro

Infor ERP leads on 0 checks, Helios on 5, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInfor ERP · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresHelios · 5 of 5

Infor ERP scores higher on our rubric for aerospace manufacturing software: 9.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Helios offers aerospace compliance; Infor ERP doesn't publish it. Helios offers shop-floor execution; Infor ERP doesn't publish it. Helios offers lot/serial traceability; Infor ERP doesn't publish it. Helios offers quality management; Infor ERP doesn't publish it. Helios offers production planning; Infor ERP doesn't publish it.

Infor ERP is the better fit for manufacturers seeking an established full ERP. Helios is the better fit for aerospace plants needing planning and process traceability.

  • Infor ERP fits best

    Manufacturers seeking an established full ERP

  • Helios fits best

    Aerospace plants needing planning and process traceability

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Side by side

Feature Infor ERP 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Helios 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.9
Ranking #2 in Aerospace Manufacturing Software #8 in Aerospace Manufacturing Software
Best for Manufacturers seeking an established full ERP Aerospace plants needing planning and process traceability
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Infor ERP 0/5 · Helios 5/5
Aerospace compliance Not published ✓ (best)
Shop-floor execution Not published ✓ (best)
Lot/serial traceability Not published ✓ (best)
Quality management Not published ✓ (best)
Production planning Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Covers finance, supply chain, manufacturing, inventory, and order management
  • Supports multi-company, multi-currency, traceability, and warehouse integration
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment with APIs and Infor integration services
  • Plans production with PIC/PDP, MRP II and finite- or infinite-capacity scheduling
  • Tracks shop-floor operations, lots and serial numbers through production
  • Manages first-article dossiers, nonconformances and surface-treatment processes
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales consultation rather than a published plan structure
  • Aerospace-specific compliance and MES depth are less clearly detailed
  • Deployment options and product scope vary across the Infor ERP portfolio
  • Pricing requires contacting Forterro's sales team
  • Evaluation depends on a vendor demonstration
  • Its capabilities are focused on aerospace and defence manufacturing
Our verdict

Infor ERP is a portfolio of industry-specific enterprise resource planning solutions for growing businesses, midsize organizations, and large global enterprises. It brings financial management, supply chain execution, procurement,…

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Aerospace and defence manufacturers, subcontractors, assemblers and OEMs can use Helios as an ERP system spanning production planning, workshop execution, supply-chain management, quality and traceability. Its stated fit covers mechanical…

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  1. Infor ERPAerospace Manufacturing Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. HeliosAerospace Manufacturing Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Infor ERP — where it wins

    • Covers finance, supply chain, manufacturing, inventory, and order management
    • Supports multi-company, multi-currency, traceability, and warehouse integration
    • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment with APIs and Infor integration services

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales consultation rather than a published plan structure
    • Aerospace-specific compliance and MES depth are less clearly detailed
    • Deployment options and product scope vary across the Infor ERP portfolio

  • Helios — where it wins

    • Plans production with PIC/PDP, MRP II and finite- or infinite-capacity scheduling
    • Tracks shop-floor operations, lots and serial numbers through production
    • Manages first-article dossiers, nonconformances and surface-treatment processes

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Forterro's sales team
    • Evaluation depends on a vendor demonstration
    • Its capabilities are focused on aerospace and defence manufacturing
  • Infor ERP9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad ERP suite for manufacturers that need finance, production, inventory, and order control.

    Visit InforFull verdict →
  • Helios7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Helios connects aerospace production planning with shop-floor tracking and quality controls.

    Contact ForterroFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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