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Enterprise (54.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
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Anaplan
Star Rating
(446)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(11)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Anaplan excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization. Users appreciate its flexibility, noting that it allows for the creation of various models tailored to specific business needs.
- Users say that Anaplan's implementation process is notably smooth, with many highlighting the well-structured online training courses that make onboarding easier. In contrast, Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization has received fewer recent reviews, which may indicate challenges in user experience or support.
- Reviewers mention that Anaplan's user-friendly interface encourages collaboration, allowing multiple users to contribute to planning and scenario analysis. This collaborative feature is less emphasized in Blue Yonder, where users focus more on its inventory tracking capabilities.
- According to verified reviews, Anaplan is praised for its integration capabilities, making it suitable for complex business processes. Users find that it significantly reduces the time needed for planning tasks, while Blue Yonder's strengths lie in its multi-echelon inventory optimization, which is beneficial for tracking various inventory types.
- Users highlight that Anaplan's ease of use is a major advantage, with many stating that it requires no coding knowledge, making it accessible for a wider range of users. In contrast, Blue Yonder's usability is perceived as more complex, with a lower satisfaction rating in this area.
- Reviewers note that Anaplan's support quality is commendable, contributing to its reputation as a reliable partner in business. Meanwhile, Blue Yonder's support has not been as frequently mentioned, which may raise concerns about its responsiveness and effectiveness in assisting users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Anaplan
Essential
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Essential capabilities to support basic planning and modeling. Best for small, mid-market.
- Self-service connections
- Classic engine
- UX Collaboration
Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization
No pricing availableFree Trial
Anaplan
No trial information availableBlue Yonder Inventory Optimization
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
323
7.5
8
Ease of Use
8.6
327
6.0
8
Ease of Setup
8.1
301
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
294
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
319
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
287
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
299
6.7
7
Features by Category
Analytics
8.6
92
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
Warehouse Management
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.3
92
Not enough data
8.2
88
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
Collaborate
8.2
119
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
Logistics
7.7
96
Not enough data
8.5
98
Not enough data
8.2
98
Not enough data
Budget Creation
8.5
152
Not enough data
8.8
152
Not enough data
8.8
153
Not enough data
9.1
153
Not enough data
8.7
151
Not enough data
8.9
148
Not enough data
Budget Management
8.2
146
Not enough data
8.8
146
Not enough data
7.3
145
Not enough data
Forecasting
8.5
148
Not enough data
8.9
146
Not enough data
8.8
145
Not enough data
8.9
147
Not enough data
5.5
117
Not enough data
Analytics
8.7
146
Not enough data
8.8
148
Not enough data
9.0
141
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
4.4
18
Not enough data
4.9
18
Not enough data
5.6
18
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
70
Not enough data
7.4
66
Not enough data
6.6
72
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
7.0
64
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
7.4
69
Not enough data
7.7
79
Not enough data
8.3
73
Not enough data
7.2
69
Not enough data
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
7.3
47
Not enough data
6.5
47
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
183
Not enough data
7.7
174
Not enough data
7.6
161
Not enough data
8.7
183
Not enough data
8.6
183
Not enough data
7.5
165
Not enough data
7.8
179
Not enough data
8.2
181
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Reporting
8.1
9
Not enough data
6.1
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Closing Process
8.1
9
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
AI - Financial Close
2.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Planning
9.1
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
4.7
24
Not enough data
5.8
26
Not enough data
Financial Insight
9.2
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data
7.6
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
124
Not enough data
6.5
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
Status Communication
7.9
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
Sales Performance Features - Sales Planning
8.3
34
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
Territory Management - Sales Planning
8.9
36
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
Quota & Capacity Management - Sales Planning
9.0
35
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Planning
4.7
10
Not enough data
4.8
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Performance Management
3.5
10
Not enough data
3.0
10
Not enough data
3.0
10
Not enough data
Incentives
7.0
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
Personalization
6.7
84
Not enough data
8.1
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administrative
8.1
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.2
83
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
183
Not enough data
7.7
174
Not enough data
7.6
161
Not enough data
8.7
183
Not enough data
8.6
183
Not enough data
7.5
165
Not enough data
7.8
179
Not enough data
8.2
181
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.4
124
Not enough data
7.2
106
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
104
Not enough data
7.7
105
Not enough data
7.5
99
Not enough data
8.5
118
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.4
94
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Anaplan and Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization are categorized as Supply Chain Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Anaplan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Consulting
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Financial Services
12.5%
Management Consulting
8.3%
Computer Software
5.3%
Other
48.8%
Retail
20.0%
E-Learning
20.0%
Consumer Goods
20.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Building Materials
10.0%
Other
20.0%
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Discussions
How is anaplan different?
6 Comments
RM
Anaplan is a blank model when you start with but you can implement anything using Anaplan tool. Implementation duration can be very less in implementing in...Read more
What is anaplan software?
4 Comments
KL
Anaplan is a cloud-based planning tool designed to help organizations with integrated business planning. It allows organizations to build detailed, real-time...Read more
What database does anaplan use?
3 Comments
SK
Anaplan users Hyperblock technology for in-memory database calculations.
Some additional information is available here:...Read more
Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization has no discussions with answers
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