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Market Segments
Enterprise (55.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Anaplan
Star Rating
(436)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(262)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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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 Solver. Users appreciate its flexibility, allowing them to create complex models without needing coding skills, which enhances the overall user experience.
- According to verified reviews, Anaplan's implementation process is praised for being intuitive and efficient, with users highlighting the well-structured online training courses that facilitate quick onboarding. In contrast, some Solver users have noted challenges during setup, indicating a less streamlined experience.
- Users say that Anaplan's collaborative features stand out, enabling multiple users to contribute to planning and analysis seamlessly. This capability is often highlighted as a key advantage over Solver, where users have expressed a desire for more robust collaboration tools.
- Reviewers mention that while Solver provides strong support and is particularly helpful for budgeting processes, Anaplan's overall support quality is perceived as lower. Users of Solver have reported positive experiences with training and support, which has been crucial for their implementation success.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Anaplan's advanced forecasting capabilities are a major strength, with users noting its effectiveness in scenario analysis and planning. Solver, while competent, does not receive the same level of acclaim for its forecasting features, which some users feel could be improved.
- According to recent user feedback, Anaplan's integration capabilities are well-regarded, making it easier to connect with other business processes. In contrast, Solver users have mentioned that while it offers decent integration, it may not be as seamless as Anaplan's, potentially impacting workflow efficiency.
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
Solver
No pricing availableFree Trial
Anaplan
No trial information availableSolver
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
318
9.0
220
Ease of Use
8.6
322
8.3
222
Ease of Setup
8.1
296
7.7
152
Ease of Admin
8.3
292
8.5
133
Quality of Support
8.1
314
9.0
212
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
285
9.2
132
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
295
9.5
217
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
8.5
89
8.8
152
8.3
84
8.8
153
8.5
82
9.1
153
8.6
94
8.7
151
8.4
79
8.9
148
9.0
90
Budget Management
8.2
146
9.0
83
8.8
146
8.8
82
7.3
145
8.0
80
Forecasting
8.5
148
8.6
92
8.9
146
8.6
82
8.8
145
8.5
81
8.9
147
8.7
77
5.5
117
6.7
48
Analytics
8.7
146
8.7
88
8.8
148
8.8
84
9.0
141
8.6
77
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
4.4
18
6.9
9
4.9
18
6.5
9
5.6
18
6.9
9
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
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
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
120
|
Verified
8.0
58
|
Verified
8.2
124
|
Verified
8.7
66
|
Verified
8.1
127
|
Verified
8.4
63
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
4.5
23
5.4
12
5.7
25
6.1
12
Financial Insight
9.2
133
|
Verified
8.5
123
|
Verified
9.3
138
|
Verified
8.2
113
|
Verified
9.4
137
|
Verified
8.3
115
|
Verified
Data
7.6
133
|
Verified
7.9
111
|
Verified
8.0
130
|
Verified
8.1
122
|
Verified
7.7
122
8.9
133
|
Verified
6.5
127
|
Verified
8.5
127
|
Verified
Status Communication
7.9
126
|
Verified
7.7
102
|
Verified
8.6
132
|
Verified
8.1
103
|
Verified
8.8
134
|
Verified
7.9
106
7.9
119
|
Verified
7.9
82
|
Verified
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 Solver are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Unique Categories
Anaplan is categorized as Sales Planning, Sales & Ops Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Financial Close, Compensation Management, Sales Performance Management, Workforce Management, and Workforce Planning
Solver has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Anaplan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Solver
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
48.6%
Accounting
13.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.0%
Hospital & Health Care
10.0%
Computer Software
4.1%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
58.9%
Alternatives
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
If anyone has any tips they can share, beyond the basics, like VBA and Macros?
2 Comments
AF
Hi Tim, I have been working with Solver's product as a independent consultant for over 7 years. What are you trying to accomplish with the tool.
Glad to...Read more
How do you integrate your loan management system?
1 Comment
AF
Hi Melanie, not sure if this was answered yet, but we have integrated many different types of systems into the data warehouse. I am currently working with a...Read more
Integration-Nextgen
1 Comment
CA
There isn't a direct connection for NextGen. Solver can connect to Azure or on-premise SQL Server databases. You can also connect to OData. You can also...Read more
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