Compare Anaplan and Datarails 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (73.3% of reviews)
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Anaplan
Star Rating
(452)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.8% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(310)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.3% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Anaplan excels in providing a user-friendly interface, with many users highlighting its intuitive design that simplifies the planning process. This ease of navigation is particularly beneficial for teams managing complex, multi-dimensional data.
- Users say Datarails offers a straightforward setup process, making it easy for organizations to get started with financial reporting and analysis. Reviewers appreciate how well it integrates with Excel, enhancing their ability to organize and report financial data effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Anaplan's flexibility and powerful calculation engine are standout features, allowing users to model complex business logic without relying on traditional coding. This capability enables teams to iterate quickly and adapt to changing business needs.
- Reviewers mention that while Datarails has a strong support system, some users experienced initial challenges with support responsiveness. However, they noted that issues were resolved quickly, showcasing the team's commitment to customer service.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Anaplan's recent updates have improved its visibility features, allowing users to gain better insights through NUX dashboards. This enhancement is particularly valuable for organizations looking to make data-driven decisions.
- Users report that Datarails is effective for consolidating complex, multi-layered business models, which is a significant advantage for mid-market companies. The platform's potential for expansion and standardization of financial processes is also frequently praised.
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
Datarails
Datarails FP&A Premium
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- FinanceOS FP&A
- 5 users
- 2 integrations
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Anaplan
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
327
8.7
278
Ease of Use
8.7
331
8.0
285
Ease of Setup
8.1
305
7.6
244
Ease of Admin
8.4
298
8.2
175
Quality of Support
8.1
323
9.3
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
291
9.2
174
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
303
9.5
282
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
89
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
154
9.1
169
8.8
153
8.5
136
8.8
154
8.9
140
9.1
155
8.5
153
8.7
152
7.8
117
8.9
148
8.7
139
Budget Management
8.3
147
8.8
157
8.8
146
8.3
129
7.3
145
8.0
125
Forecasting
8.5
148
8.8
141
8.9
146
8.2
127
8.8
146
8.3
125
9.0
148
8.2
124
5.5
118
6.7
89
Analytics
8.7
146
8.4
142
8.8
148
8.4
128
9.0
141
8.2
118
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
4.4
18
7.1
33
4.9
18
7.1
33
5.6
18
7.4
35
Data Management
Not enough data
9.1
164
Not enough data
9.0
169
Not enough data
8.6
158
Reporting Structure
Not enough data
8.5
140
Not enough data
8.1
147
Not enough data
8.4
148
Standard Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
136
Not enough data
8.3
145
Not enough data
8.7
152
Not enough data
8.9
158
Custom Analytics
Not enough data
8.4
156
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.8
152
Not enough data
8.2
148
Not enough data
8.6
103
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
7.1
28
Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
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
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
Financial Data Transfer
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
8.7
5
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
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
9.2
185
Not enough data
7.7
175
Not enough data
7.6
161
Not enough data
8.7
185
Not enough data
8.7
184
Not enough data
7.5
165
Not enough data
7.8
180
Not enough data
8.2
182
Not enough data
Reconciliation
8.1
9
8.9
77
|
Verified
9.1
9
8.7
74
|
Verified
8.3
9
8.8
34
Reporting
8.1
9
8.4
78
|
Verified
6.1
9
8.1
79
|
Verified
7.0
9
8.4
79
|
Verified
Closing Process
8.1
9
7.6
61
|
Verified
6.7
8
7.0
60
|
Verified
7.5
8
7.8
63
|
Verified
AI - Financial Close
2.7
5
6.1
11
Not enough data
6.4
11
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
6.3
12
Financial Planning
9.1
121
|
Verified
8.0
79
|
Verified
8.2
124
|
Verified
8.8
87
|
Verified
8.2
130
|
Verified
8.7
90
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
4.5
23
6.8
28
5.8
26
7.2
29
Financial Insight
9.2
137
|
Verified
8.2
96
|
Verified
9.3
143
|
Verified
8.0
96
|
Verified
9.4
141
|
Verified
8.1
95
|
Verified
Data
7.6
135
|
Verified
8.7
103
|
Verified
8.0
131
|
Verified
8.8
103
|
Verified
7.7
124
9.1
111
|
Verified
6.5
127
|
Verified
8.3
101
|
Verified
Status Communication
7.9
128
|
Verified
8.3
95
|
Verified
8.6
132
|
Verified
9.1
96
|
Verified
8.8
137
|
Verified
9.0
101
|
Verified
7.9
120
|
Verified
8.2
32
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
Reconciliation - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audit - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Permissions and Security - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
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
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administrative
8.1
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
102
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.2
83
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
185
Not enough data
7.7
175
Not enough data
7.6
161
Not enough data
8.7
185
Not enough data
8.7
184
Not enough data
7.5
165
Not enough data
7.8
180
Not enough data
8.2
182
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
119
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 Datarails are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Close, and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Unique Categories
Anaplan is categorized as Sales Planning, Sales & Ops Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Compensation Management, Sales Performance Management, Workforce Management, and Workforce Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Anaplan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Datarails
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
12.4%
Information Technology and Services
12.4%
Financial Services
12.4%
Management Consulting
8.2%
Computer Software
5.3%
Other
49.2%
Financial Services
7.6%
Hospital & Health Care
6.6%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Construction
5.0%
Accounting
4.6%
Other
71.3%
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
Datarails has no discussions with answers
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