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Compare Anaplan and PlanGuru 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$99.00 Per Month
Anaplan
Star Rating
(449)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(37)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Anaplan excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to PlanGuru. Users appreciate its flexibility, allowing them to create virtually any model they need, which is particularly beneficial for complex business processes.
- According to verified reviews, Anaplan's implementation process is praised for its intuitive design, making it easier for users to onboard without needing extensive coding knowledge. In contrast, while PlanGuru offers solid support during setup, it may not match the seamless experience that Anaplan provides.
- Users say that Anaplan's collaborative features stand out, enabling multiple users to contribute and analyze planning scenarios effectively. This collaborative aspect is often highlighted as a fun and engaging part of the user experience, whereas PlanGuru, while supportive, may not offer the same level of interactivity.
- Reviewers mention that PlanGuru shines in customer support, with many users appreciating the direct access to knowledgeable team members rather than automated responses. This personal touch is especially valuable for small business owners who may lack extensive financial planning experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Anaplan integrates easily with other systems, significantly reducing the time required for financial planning tasks. Users find this integration capability crucial for managing complex data, while PlanGuru, although effective for small businesses, may not offer the same level of integration flexibility.
- According to recent user feedback, both products receive high marks for their ease of use, but Anaplan edges out slightly with its user-friendly interface that simplifies complex tasks. PlanGuru, while also user-friendly, may not provide the same depth of functionality that larger enterprises require.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Anaplan
Essential
Contact Us
Essential capabilities to support basic planning and modeling. Best for small, mid-market.
- Self-service connections
- Classic engine
- UX Collaboration
PlanGuru
Single Entity
$99.00
Per Month
This cloud-based version is perfect for the SMB or Nonprofit that needs to budget/forecast for a single entity or for Advisors who work on behalf of their clients.
- Unlimited # of Scenarios per Company
- Import directly from QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel
- Excel Import for Financial & Non-Financial Data
Free Trial
Anaplan
No trial information availablePlanGuru
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
326
9.2
32
Ease of Use
8.7
330
8.5
33
Ease of Setup
8.1
304
8.1
14
Ease of Admin
8.4
297
8.3
13
Quality of Support
8.1
322
9.4
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
290
9.7
13
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
302
9.3
32
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
153
9.0
28
8.8
153
8.8
28
8.8
153
Feature Not Available
9.1
154
9.3
28
8.7
151
9.0
24
8.9
148
8.8
27
Budget Management
8.2
146
8.9
22
8.8
146
8.6
26
7.3
145
Feature Not Available
Forecasting
8.5
148
9.0
27
8.9
146
8.7
24
8.8
146
8.8
25
8.9
147
8.6
23
5.5
117
6.7
11
Analytics
8.7
146
8.6
23
8.8
148
8.5
24
9.0
141
8.8
28
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
4.4
18
Not enough data
4.9
18
Not enough data
5.6
18
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting Structure
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.9
15
Standard Analytics
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Custom Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
8.6
6
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Cash Flow Forecasting
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
7.3
5
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Financial Data Transfer
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
9.1
184
Not enough data
7.7
175
Not enough data
7.6
161
Not enough data
8.7
184
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
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
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
130
|
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
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
143
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data
7.6
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
125
Not enough data
6.5
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
Status Communication
7.9
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
138
|
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
184
Not enough data
7.7
175
Not enough data
7.6
161
Not enough data
8.7
184
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 PlanGuru are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Anaplan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PlanGuru
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
8.2%
Computer Software
5.3%
Other
49.1%
Accounting
16.2%
Construction
10.8%
Computer Software
10.8%
Wholesale
5.4%
Environmental Services
5.4%
Other
51.4%
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
What does Planguru do?
1 Comment
SF
Allows me as a layman to budget at a high level and create scenarios based upon the numbers to make solid strategic decisions. Proper projections of cash...Read more
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