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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (72.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Anaplan
Star Rating
(435)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(36)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (72.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about IBM Cognos ControllerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Anaplan excels in Budget Creation, particularly with its Formulas feature, which received a score of 9.1, indicating a strong capability for complex budgeting scenarios. In contrast, IBM Cognos Controller's budgeting features are perceived as less flexible, with users mentioning that the Budget Hierarchies scored only 8.8, suggesting limitations in structuring budgets effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Anaplan's Forecasting capabilities are robust, particularly in Rolling Forecasts which scored 8.9, allowing for dynamic adjustments based on real-time data. Conversely, IBM Cognos Controller's forecasting features are seen as less intuitive, with a lower score of 8.3 for Historical Data, indicating potential challenges in leveraging past data for future predictions.
- G2 users highlight Anaplan's superior Collaboration tools, especially in Supply Chain Planning, which scored 8.6, facilitating seamless teamwork across departments. In comparison, IBM Cognos Controller's collaboration features are rated lower, with users reporting that the Workflow Automation scored only 6.7, suggesting a need for improvement in automating collaborative processes.
- Users on G2 appreciate Anaplan's Data Visualization capabilities, with a score of 8.2, which enhances the user experience by providing clear insights. In contrast, IBM Cognos Controller's Data Visualization features are rated lower at 7.6, leading reviewers to express a desire for more engaging and informative visual reporting options.
- Reviewers say that Anaplan's Integration APIs are highly rated at 7.7, allowing for easier connectivity with other systems, which is crucial for businesses looking to streamline operations. On the other hand, IBM Cognos Controller's integration capabilities are perceived as less comprehensive, with users mentioning a score of 8.2 for Integration, indicating that while functional, it may not meet the needs of more complex integrations.
- Users report that Anaplan shines in Performance Management Integration, scoring 7.9, which allows for better alignment of financial and operational metrics. In contrast, IBM Cognos Controller's performance management features are rated lower at 7.3, leading users to feel that the integration of performance metrics could be more seamless and effective.
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
IBM Cognos Controller
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Anaplan
No trial information availableIBM Cognos Controller
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
317
8.4
17
Ease of Use
8.6
321
8.1
18
Ease of Setup
8.1
295
8.1
7
Ease of Admin
8.3
291
7.9
7
Quality of Support
8.1
313
7.2
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
284
8.1
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
294
8.7
18
Features by Category
Analytics
8.6
92
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.2
90
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
8.6
107
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
78
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
182
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
Reconciliation
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Feature Not Available
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
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
4.5
23
Not enough data
5.7
25
Not enough data
Financial Insight
9.2
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data
7.6
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
122
Not enough data
6.5
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
Status Communication
7.9
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
119
|
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
182
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 IBM Cognos Controller are categorized as Financial Close
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Controller has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Anaplan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Cognos Controller
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
12.7%
Financial Services
12.7%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Management Consulting
8.4%
Computer Software
5.4%
Other
48.5%
Financial Services
33.3%
Defense & Space
9.1%
Accounting
9.1%
Real Estate
6.1%
Insurance
6.1%
Other
36.4%
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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
IBM Cognos Controller has no discussions with answers
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