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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (72.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Board
Star Rating
(320)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BoardIBM Cognos Controller
Star Rating
(36)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (72.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Cognos ControllerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Board excels in its Forecasting - Supply Chain Planning feature, receiving a score of 9.3, while IBM Cognos Controller falls behind with a score of 7.9 in Forecasts Comparison. This indicates that Board provides more robust forecasting capabilities, which is crucial for businesses looking to optimize their supply chain.
- Reviewers mention that Board's Quality of Support is rated at 8.6, significantly higher than IBM Cognos Controller's 7.3. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Board's support team, which can be a deciding factor for companies needing reliable assistance.
- G2 users highlight Board's superior Reports Interface with a score of 8.7, compared to IBM Cognos Controller's lack of a specific score in this area. This suggests that Board offers a more user-friendly and visually appealing reporting experience, making it easier for users to generate insights.
- Users on G2 report that Board's Data Preparation features, particularly its Connectors and Data Governance, score 8.6 and 8.4 respectively, indicating a strong capability to integrate and manage data. In contrast, IBM Cognos Controller does not provide comparable ratings, which may limit its effectiveness in data handling.
- Reviewers mention that Board shines in Custom Reporting with a score of 9.8, while IBM Cognos Controller's custom reporting capabilities are less emphasized. This high score reflects Board's flexibility in allowing users to tailor reports to their specific needs, enhancing usability for diverse business scenarios.
- Users say that Board's Dashboards feature is rated at 8.7, providing a more interactive and insightful user experience compared to IBM Cognos Controller's lower score in similar functionalities. This makes Board a more attractive option for organizations that rely heavily on visual data representation for decision-making.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Board
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
273
8.4
17
Ease of Use
8.5
272
8.1
18
Ease of Setup
7.9
127
8.1
7
Ease of Admin
8.1
119
7.9
7
Quality of Support
8.6
266
7.2
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
119
8.1
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
269
8.7
18
Features by Category
Reports
8.7
211
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
203
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
211
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
199
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.6
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
8.3
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
13
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
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
Self Service
8.5
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
196
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.7
197
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.2
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
Merchandise
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
9.1
38
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
Assortment Planning and Optimization
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
8.7
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Warehouse Management
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Collaborate
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
Logistics
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Budget Creation
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.0
47
Not enough data
8.0
44
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
Budget Management
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
Forecasting
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
5.5
34
Not enough data
Analytics
8.0
47
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
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
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
8.2
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
7.5
26
Feature Not Available
Reporting
8.0
27
Not enough data
7.4
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
Closing Process
7.2
25
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
AI - Financial Close
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
Financial Planning
8.7
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.7
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data
8.6
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
Status Communication
8.6
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
Visibility
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
Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Retail Intelligence
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
Data Management
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
Mobile
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Retail 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sales Performance Features - Sales Planning
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Territory Management - Sales Planning
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Quota & Capacity Management - Sales Planning
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Incentives
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
Personalization
7.5
14
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Administrative
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.5
112
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
Data Analysis
8.9
117
Not enough data
8.8
119
Not enough data
Decision Making
8.7
117
Not enough data
8.8
120
Not enough data
8.8
121
Not enough data
8.7
116
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Board and IBM Cognos Controller are categorized as Financial Close
Unique Categories
Board is categorized as Analytics Platforms, Supply Chain Visibility, Budgeting and Forecasting, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Predictive Analytics, Demand Planning, Sales & Ops Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Retail Analytics, Retail Assortment Planning, Retail Intelligence, Sales Performance Management, and Sales Planning
IBM Cognos Controller has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Board
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
Information Technology and Services
9.0%
Computer Software
7.6%
Retail
5.0%
Financial Services
4.3%
Chemicals
4.3%
Other
69.8%
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
Board has no discussions with answers
IBM Cognos Controller has no discussions with answers
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