Compare Cube and IBM Planning Analytics 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (53.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cube
Star Rating
(126)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CubeIBM Planning Analytics
Star Rating
(247)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that IBM Planning Analytics excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Cube. Users appreciate its fast and flexible modeling capabilities, allowing them to design assumptions and forecast workloads quickly, which enhances decision-making processes.
- Users say that Cube shines in its ease of implementation and customer support. Many recent users highlighted how the platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems and requires minimal ramp-up time, making it a great choice for teams looking for a quick setup.
- Reviewers mention that while Cube has a slightly higher star rating, IBM Planning Analytics offers a more robust set of features for budgeting and forecasting. Users noted its powerful analytical tools and integration with Excel, which is particularly beneficial for finance professionals who rely on familiar interfaces.
- According to verified reviews, IBM Planning Analytics provides superior data visualization capabilities, with users praising its ability to pull live data and create insightful reports. This feature is crucial for teams that need to analyze data efficiently rather than spending time on data manipulation.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Cube's customer support is a standout feature, with many users describing it as one of the best they've experienced. This level of support can be a deciding factor for teams that prioritize ongoing assistance and responsiveness during their FP&A processes.
- Users report that IBM Planning Analytics is particularly strong in variance analysis and forecasting, with features that allow for detailed comparisons and adjustments. This capability is essential for organizations that need to adapt quickly to changing financial landscapes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cube
No pricing availableIBM Planning Analytics
30-day FREE Trial
Free Trial
Start your 30-day Free trial!
Discover how you can automate and accelerate planning, budgeting and forecasting processes with IBM Planning Analytics, no download required.
- Connected Planning
- Excel and web interface
- Scenario planning
Free Trial
Cube
No trial information availableIBM Planning Analytics
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
102
8.6
168
Ease of Use
8.9
102
8.1
180
Ease of Setup
8.5
55
7.4
141
Ease of Admin
9.0
47
7.9
102
Quality of Support
9.1
101
8.0
161
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
49
8.3
96
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
95
8.8
161
Features by Category
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Warehouse Management
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Collaborate
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.6
27
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Budget Creation
8.2
63
9.0
61
8.6
57
8.8
60
8.6
59
9.0
59
8.1
62
9.1
59
8.0
48
9.0
58
8.8
56
9.1
58
Budget Management
8.7
50
9.1
56
8.2
49
9.1
58
8.1
43
8.6
58
Forecasting
8.8
56
9.0
55
8.9
48
9.0
55
8.6
48
8.9
54
8.4
49
8.8
55
7.7
10
7.1
45
Analytics
8.8
59
8.7
55
8.7
53
8.8
55
8.5
49
8.9
54
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.3
60
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Reporting Structure
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.1
49
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
Standard Analytics
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.4
60
Not enough data
Custom Analytics
6.6
50
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.0
17
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.8
17
Planning
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Reconciliation
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
33
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
Closing Process
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
9.0
24
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
8.8
12
9.1
47
|
Verified
9.1
19
8.9
45
|
Verified
8.3
17
8.7
47
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
9.4
19
9.0
81
|
Verified
9.0
20
8.9
83
|
Verified
9.2
21
9.3
80
|
Verified
Data
7.2
20
8.4
67
|
Verified
8.5
21
8.7
82
|
Verified
9.4
22
8.5
69
|
Verified
8.4
19
8.1
79
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.4
20
8.2
74
|
Verified
9.4
19
8.2
74
|
Verified
7.9
16
9.1
63
|
Verified
7.8
12
8.3
64
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
5.7
14
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales 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
Data Sourcing
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Predictive Analytics
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.7
17
Sales Management
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Operations
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
Campaign Activity
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
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cube and IBM Planning Analytics are categorized as FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and Budgeting and Forecasting
Unique Categories
Cube is categorized as Financial Close and Financial Analysis
IBM Planning Analytics is categorized as Workforce Planning, Sales & Ops Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, HR Analytics, Sales Analytics, and Marketing Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cube
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Planning Analytics
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
Computer Software
12.7%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Financial Services
9.5%
Consumer Goods
4.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.0%
Other
57.1%
Financial Services
11.2%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Accounting
6.3%
Banking
6.3%
Consulting
6.3%
Other
60.2%
Discussions
Cube has no discussions with answers
IBM Planning Analytics has no discussions with answers
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
